Hong Kong proposes new building rules, incentives to favour elderly amid ageing population
[South China Morning Post] - 11/22/2024
Development Bureau proposal includes certain design requirements and exemptions from gross floor area calculations for senior-friendly facilities.
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[HKFP] - 21/11/2024
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[South China Morning Post] - 21/11/2024
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[RTHK] - 21/11/2024
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[RTHK] - 21/11/2024
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[South China Morning Post] - 22/11/2024
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