Hong Kong style urban conservation

DiStefano, Lynne D., Lee, Ho-Yin and Cummer, Katie (2012) Hong Kong style urban conservation. In: ICOMOS 17th General Assembly, 2011-11-27 / 2011-12-02, Paris, France. [Conference or Workshop Item]

[img]
Preview
PDF
Session1_DISTEFANO_LEE_CUMMER.pdf

Download (2MB) | Preview

Abstract (in English)

This paper examines the evolution of the field of conservation in the city of Hong Kong. In particular, highlighting the ways in which conservation and urban development can be complementary forces instead of in opposition. The city of Hong Kong will be briefly introduced, along with the characteristics that define and influence its conservation, before moving on to the catalyst for Hong Kong’s conservation paradigm shift. The paper will proceed to highlight the various conservation initiatives embarked upon by the Hong Kong SAR’s Development Bureau, concluding with a discussion of the bureau’s accomplishments and challenges for the future.

Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item (Speech)
Authors:
Authors
Email
DiStefano, Lynne D.
ldistefa@hku.hk
Lee, Ho-Yin
hoyin@hku.hk
Cummer, Katie
kcummer@hku.hk
Languages: English
Keywords: Urban areas; Urban development; Conservation; Conservation plans; financial assistance; Economic aspects; Preservation; Protection; Revitalization; Historic sites; historical buildings; Government policy
Subjects: D. URBANISM > 02. Urban planning
E. CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION > 01. Generalities
E. CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION > 09. Social and economic aspects of conservation
J. HERITAGE ECONOMICS > 05. Heritage and sustainable development
L. PRESENTATION AND TRANSMISSION OF HERITAGE > 04. Public awareness
P. GEOGRAPHIC AREAS > 04. Asia and Pacific islands
Name of monument, town, site, museum: City of Hong Kong; Hong Kong SAR’s Development Bureau,
ICOMOS Special Collection: Scientific Symposium (ICOMOS General Assemblies)
ICOMOS Special Collection Volume: 2011, 17th
Depositing User: ICOMOS DocCentre
Date Deposited: 02 Jul 2012 14:56
Last Modified: 26 Jul 2023 13:01
References: Chief Executive Donald Tsang. The 2007-08 Policy Address: A New Direction for Hong Kong. Chief Executive Speech presented in the Legislative Council, October 10, 2007, in Hong Kong. Available from:

http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/200710/10/P200710100084.htm.

Chief Executive Tung Chee Wah. The 1999 Policy Address: Quality People, Quality Home: Positioning Hong Kong for the 21st Century. Chief Executive Speech presented in the Legislative Council, October 6, 1999, in Hong Kong. Available from:

http://www.policyaddress.gov.hk/pa99/english/espeech.pdf.

Commissioner for Heritage’s Office. About the Scheme: Revitalising Historic Buildings Through Partnership Scheme.

http://www.heritage.gov.hk/en/rhbtp/about.htm.



About the Maintenance Scheme: Financial Assistance for Maintenance Scheme (the Maintenance Scheme).

http://www.heritage.gov.hk/en/maintenance/about.htm.



Central Police Station Compound.

http://www.heritage.gov.hk/en/conserve/central.htm.



Commissioner for Heritage’s Office.

http://www.heritage.gov.hk/en/about/commissioner.htm.



Conserve and Revitalise Hong Kong Heritage.

http://www.heritage.gov.hk.



Heritage Impact Assessment.

http://www.heritage.gov.hk/en/impact/index.htm.



New Initiatives on Heritage Conservation.

http://www.heritage.gov.hk/en/heritage/conservation.htm.



Policy Statement.

http://www.heritage.gov.hk/en/heritage/statement.htm.



Publications and Reports: Liberal Studies Teaching Kit on Heritage Conservation.

http://www.heritage .gov.hk/en/online/teachKit.htm.



Public Awareness Campaign on Heritage Conservation.

http://www.heritage.gov.hk/en/whatsnew/events_01.htm.

Development Bureau, The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Conserving Central. http://www.devb.gov.hk/en/issues_in_focus/conserving_central.



Organisation.

http://www.devb.gov.hk/en/about_us/organisation_/index.html.



Policy.

http://www.devb.gov.hk/en/about_us/policy/index.html.

Lam, Carrie. Personal interview with the authors. June 14, 2011.
URI: https://openarchive.icomos.org/id/eprint/1106

Actions (login required)

View Item View Item

Metadata

Downloads

Downloads per month over past year

View more statistics

© ICOMOS
https://www.icomos.org/en
documentation(at)icomos.org