Interplay of Street Politics and the Origins of High-Density Standards in Hong Kong’s Resettlement Housing
Published online on January 02, 2025
Abstract
Journal of Urban History, Volume 52, Issue 4, Page 724-743, July 2026.
This study explores the origins of the density policy of resettlement housing in Hong Kong. Drawing on Alan Smart’s research, a key argument presented is that the density standards were a response to geopolitical pressures from street sleepers, ...
This study explores the origins of the density policy of resettlement housing in Hong Kong. Drawing on Alan Smart’s research, a key argument presented is that the density standards were a response to geopolitical pressures from street sleepers, ...