https://www.scmp.com/rss/324195/feed Margaret Brooke is chairwoman of the Heritage Hong Kong Foundation and a member of the organising committee of the International Heritage Conservation Conference en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com In the world of “mega”, “smart” and “liveable” cities much is written about innovation and technology and the need for new and creative drivers to revitalise economic growth. However, many of those excited by their visions for the future overlook the “legacy” ecosystems and regulatory structures which form the platform on which their brave new world has to take root. These legacy systems include not only long established legislative frameworks with their embedded guidelines, administrative... https://www.scmp.com/property/hong-kong-china/article/2139043/lets-take-another-look-land-use-planning-and-regulation?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/property/hong-kong-china/article/2139043/lets-take-another-look-land-use-planning-and-regulation?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 27 Mar 2018 04:00:45 +0000 There has been much in the media recently regarding the Red House, a Grade 1 villa located on farmland in Pak Kok near Tuen Mun. Ownership changed hands in November last year at HK$5 million and concerns regarding demolition were first expressed last month when some tenancies were terminated and damage inflicted to parts of the surrounding walls (not included in the grading). Since then further damage has been done to the house itself resulting in the government taking action to declare it a... https://www.scmp.com/property/hong-kong-china/article/2080469/city-must-adopt-proactive-policies-protect-preserve?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/property/hong-kong-china/article/2080469/city-must-adopt-proactive-policies-protect-preserve?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Mar 2017 08:02:33 +0000