https://www.scmp.com/rss/321305/feed Calvin Kan is the Planning & Development Executive for Land Advisory Services at Knight Frank. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Following the Second World War, Hong Kong was transformed from an entrepot to an export-oriented industrial economy and was the world’s leader in terms of its export volume. While the industrial sector flourished in the 1970s, it has since repositioned itself as a financial hub. The economic context of Hong Kong had created a large stock of 1,500 industrial buildings, according to government data. To conserve these building resources and reduce construction waste, conversion of under-utilised... https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3191468/how-hong-kongs-revitalisation-schemes-can-give-new-lease-life-old?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3191468/how-hong-kongs-revitalisation-schemes-can-give-new-lease-life-old?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 06 Sep 2022 04:00:17 +0000 Hong Kong has earned a reputation as an international city with high living standards. However, it continues to be affected by high air pollution levels, congestion, and an overall lack of space. Property consultant Knight Frank suggests that expanding the tram network and pedestrianisation can solve this. According to the Government, trams provide frequent and affordable services without roadside emissions on Hong Kong Island for approximately 180,000 passengers per day. While only a small... https://www.scmp.com/property/hong-kong-china/article/1871344/expanding-pedestrian-zones-can-solve-hong-kongs-congestion?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/property/hong-kong-china/article/1871344/expanding-pedestrian-zones-can-solve-hong-kongs-congestion?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 27 Oct 2015 00:30:15 +0000