| Author | Chan, Ping-chiu |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no. 1186 |
| Subject(s) | Public housing--Hongkong--Social aspects
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| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science of the Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok, Thailand |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | This report aims at studying the social implications of public
housing policies in Hong Kong, and at exaroining whether the needs of low-income people have been satisfied. The research is done through a
comparative study of a squatter area and a public housing estate by participant-observation, which is substantiated, whenever possible, by in
formation scattered in various social surveys. The squatters are satisfied with their environment. The small size of their houses is more than compensated by the immediate and abundant open spaces which facilitate the outdoor life of children. The
main attraction of the squatter area is the strong neighborliness which engenders a sense of community, maintains social control and creates a sense of security. It is also responsible for the absence of loneliness in their daily life. In public housing estates, on the other hand, the confinement of all daily activities in a small- sized dwelling unit fails to provide the needed individual privacy. Raising children in the high- rise is also a
problem. Over crowdedness and boredom characterize life, and the casual nature of social contacts do not develop into positive neighbour relationships.
To ameleorate this situation more attention must be given to the needs of these "invisible people". The planned physical environment must be complemented by a favourable social environment. |
| Year | 1975 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | Student Research Before 1980 |
| Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Thesis (Year <=1979) |
| Chairperson(s) | Angel, Shlomo |
| Examination Committee(s) | Benjamin S. ;Goede, J.H. de |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1975 |