Transit Oriented Redevelopment: To Kwa Wan, Hong Kong

This studio is concerned with addressing the challenges facing the To Kwa Wan community, namely housing cost inflation, resident displacement, and an aging built environment. Urban renewal in Hong Kong resonates with urban renewal in the United States in the mid 1900s: residents are forced out of their community due to development by the public sector. Major investments in the built environment, combined with inclusionary housing programs and a robust stakeholder network were proposed to combat these ongoing issues.

The new MTR station combined with redevelopment in this area is resulting in displacement of current residents and higher housing costs from new demand.

Proposed inclusionary housing and industry zoning for To Kwa Wan to reduce displacement.