The Housing Bureau introduced the “Well-Being” design guidelines for public housing to enhance facilities and the living environment for residents.
The guidelines, which focus on living a green and vibrant lifestyle, suggest the installation of multi-functional sports courts, increased greenery, and community garden facilities.
The guidelines also suggested the addition of inclined seats in elevators, and the installation of handrails in lobbies to facilitate the elderly.
Meanwhile, the guidelines also spell out measures to be implemented to promote intergenerational integration and social connectivity, foster neighbourly relationships, and strengthen the sense of community belonging. Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho Wing-yin said a task force had visited 26 public housing estates across 17 districts, engaging with nearly 3,000 residents to understand their needs when formulating the guidelines.
The guidelines were developed by integrating feedback, encompassing both hardware and software enhancements, which Ho described as people-centered and warm.
Future public housing estates will adhere to these design guidelines, with design consultants incorporating relevant concepts in tendering for renovation projects to gain bonus points, said Ho.
Authorities will seek public feedback and evaluate effectiveness after implementing the guidelines, said Ho, who hoped the guidelines could be extended to Urban Renewal Authority and private housing projects.
