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2. Introduction A tenement located at 45J Ma Tau Wai Road collapsed in the afternoon of 29 January 2010 and four people were buried alive and killed. The accident has led to the society’s concern about the repairs of old buildings. The public is also concerned about whether infrastructure works carried out in old districts would affect the safety of the structures of the nearby buildings.

3. Questions for Reflection 1.How can individuals or organisations contribute to the maintenance and improvement of the quality of life of the residents of old buildings? What are the obstacles to their efforts? 2.How does the Government respond to the people’s demands regarding the maintenance of old buildings? Background and Development Background and Development Government Policies and Responses Government Policies and Responses Views of Different Stakeholders Views of Different Stakeholders (Please click on the icons below to view related information)

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5. HKSARG (2009). Legislation – Chapter 123: Buildings Ordinance (See also ： http://www.legislation.gov.hk/blis_pdf.nsf/CurAllEngDoc/439 979DE5B92D2C9482575EE003EBFB6/$FILE/CAP_123_e_b5. pdf ) http://www.legislation.gov.hk/blis_pdf.nsf/CurAllEngDoc/439 979DE5B92D2C9482575EE003EBFB6/$FILE/CAP_123_e_b5. pdf HKSARG (2007). Legislation – Chapter 344: Building Management Ordinance. (See also ： http://www.legislation.gov.hk/blis_pdf.nsf/CurAllEngDoc/022 28869AB43D9C9482575EE006E56C8/$FILE/CAP_344_e_b5.p df ) http://www.legislation.gov.hk/blis_pdf.nsf/CurAllEngDoc/022 28869AB43D9C9482575EE006E56C8/$FILE/CAP_344_e_b5.p df Home Affairs Department, HKSARG (2008, September 22). Home Affairs Department - Building Management - Policy http://www.buildingmgt.gov.hk/tc/policy/1.htm http://www.buildingmgt.gov.hk/tc/policy/1.htm Development Bureau, HKSARG (2008, July). Urban Renew Strategy Review – URS Review Pamphlet. http://www.ursreview.gov.hk/eng/doc/urs_pamphlet_eng.pdf http://www.ursreview.gov.hk/eng/doc/urs_pamphlet_eng.pdf More Information … References – Government Policies & Responses Background and Development Government Policies and Responses Views of different stakeholders Questions for Reflection

6. Urban Renewal Authorithy (2010, February 25). URA announced Redevelopment Projects – Project Lists. http://www.ura.org.hk/html/c810000e19e.html http://www.ura.org.hk/html/c810000e19e.html Buildings Department http://www.bd.gov.hk/english/http://www.bd.gov.hk/english/ What’s new (February 2010) (2010, February 25) http://www.bd.gov.hk/english/whats.html http://www.bd.gov.hk/english/whats.html Frequently Asked Questions (2009, May 29) http://www.bd.gov.hk/english/services/index_faq.html http://www.bd.gov.hk/english/services/index_faq.html Hong Kong Housing Authority http://www.hkhs.com/http://www.hkhs.com/ Building Management and Maintenance Scheme (BMMS). HKHS – Our Business (n.d.) http://www.hkhs.com/chi/business/pm_bmm.asp http://bmms.hkhs.com/chi/index.html http://www.hkhs.com/chi/business/pm_bmm.asp http://bmms.hkhs.com/chi/index.html Operation Building Bright. HKHS – Our Business (2009, July 31) http://www.hkhs.com/chi/business/pm_obb.asphttp://www.hkhs.com/chi/business/pm_obb.asp References – Government Policies & Responses Background and Development Government Policies and Responses Views of different stakeholders More Information … Questions for Reflection

7. 謝志峰 ( 監製 ) ( 播放日期 ： 2010 年 2 月 3 日 ) ， 《左右紅藍綠》。香港 ： 香港電台。 [ Chinese Only ] ( 另見： http://programme.rthk.org.hk/rthk/tv/player_popup.php?pid= 4101&eid=103608&d=2010-02- 03&player=media&type=archive&channel=tv ) http://programme.rthk.org.hk/rthk/tv/player_popup.php?pid= 4101&eid=103608&d=2010-02- 03&player=media&type=archive&channel=tv The Information Services Department (ISD) & Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau, HKSARG. (2010, February 24). The Budget 2010-2011 - Budget Highlights. http://www.budget.gov.hk/2010/eng/highlights.html http://www.budget.gov.hk/2010/eng/highlights.html The Information Services Department (ISD) & Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau, HKSARG. (2010, February 24). The Budget 2010-2011 - Budget Speech. http://www.budget.gov.hk/2010/eng/speech.html http://www.budget.gov.hk/2010/eng/speech.html References – Government Policies & Responses Background and Development Government Policies and Responses Views of different stakeholders Questions for Reflection

8. 謝志峰 ( 監製 ) ( 播放日期： 2010 年 1 月 31 日 ) ， ，《城市論壇》。香港：香港電台。 (See also ： http://programme.rthk.org.hk/rthk/tv/player_popup.php?pid=899& eid=103496&d=2010-01- 31&player=media&type=archive&channel=tv ) http://programme.rthk.org.hk/rthk/tv/player_popup.php?pid=899& eid=103496&d=2010-01- 31&player=media&type=archive&channel=tv The pearl Report (Broadcast Date: 2010, July 7). Television Broadcasts Limited. (See also: http://programme.tvb.com/news/pearlreport/episode/20100207/ ) http://programme.tvb.com/news/pearlreport/episode/20100207/ Facebook (n.d.). Discussion Board - Should the government should the responsibilities ? http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?uid=278109201125&topic=1 2134 http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?uid=278109201125&topic=1 2134 獨立媒體 (2010 年 1 月 30 日 ) [ Chinese Only ] 。 http://www.inmediahk.net/node/1005981 http://www.inmediahk.net/node/1005981 References – Views of Different Stakeholders Background and Development Government Policies and Responses Views of different stakeholders More Information … Questions for Reflection

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