Hong Kong proposes new building rules, incentives to favour elderly amid ageing population

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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