Public housing estates in Hung Hom, To Kwa Wan and Ma Tau Wai
Encyclopedia
The following shows the public housing estates
in Hung Hom
, To Kwa Wan
and Ma Tau Wai
of Kowloon City District
, Kowloon
, Hong Kong.
. It now consists of 2 residential buildings built in 1999.
The estate, informally called Tai Wan Shan Resettlement Estate or Tai Wan Shan Estate , was a resettlement
estate built in Tai Wan Shan, a hill in Hung Hom area. It has four 7-storey blocks completed in 1956. But all the four blocks were demolished for redevelopment in 1996 and 2000. In 1999, redevelopment phase 1 project consists of two residential buildings built in the former site of Block 3 and 4. Redevelopment phase 2 project will construct three more 40-storey buildings in the former site of Block 1 and Block 3 in 2011.
. It consists of 5 residential blocks completed in 1962 and 1965. Although it was developed by Hong Kong Housing Authority
, it is currently managed by Hong Kong Housing Society
.
In 2007, the Housing Authority found that all buildings in the estate were structurally sound. Thus, structural repair and improvement works will be carried out to sustain the buildings for the next 15 years.
in the vicinity of Fat Kwong Street, Ma Tau Wai Road and Station Lane. It has 9 residential blocks completed in 1984, 1987, 1990 and 1993. Five of the blocks are for rental while 4 of them are for sale.
Ka Wai Chuen was built on the former site of the old Hung Hom Estate and consisted of nine 6-storey blocks built between 1955 and 1958. The estate was redeveloped into 4 phases, and nine buildings were constructed in 1984, 1987, 1990 and 1993. In 1990, the estate was renamed to the current Ka Wai Chuen, which was named from the pen name
of Mr. Cheung Yau Kuen, one of the founders of Hong Kong Housing Society.
. It has nine residential blocks completed in 1970, 1971, 1973 and 1974 respectively, providing a total of 3676 units.
Public housing in Hong Kong
Public housing in Hong Kong is a set of mass housing programmes through which the Government of Hong Kong provides affordable housing for lower-income residents. It is a major component of housing in Hong Kong, with nearly half of the population now residing in some form of public housing...
in Hung Hom
Hung Hom
Hung Hom is an area of Kowloon, in Hong Kong, administratively part of the Kowloon City District, with a portion west of the railway in the Yau Tsim Mong District. Hung Hom serves mainly residential purposes though is mixed with some industrial buildings in the north.-Geography:Hung Hom is located...
, To Kwa Wan
To Kwa Wan
To Kwa Wan is a bay and an area of the eastern shore of Kowloon peninsula of Hong Kong. The area is part of urban Hong Kong, and is adjacent to Hok Yuen, Hung Hom, Ma Tau Wai and Ma Tau Kok...
and Ma Tau Wai
Ma Tau Wai
Ma Tau Wai is an area in Kowloon City District, Kowloon, Hong Kong. It was originally a walled village between present-day Argyle Street and Prince Edward Road West, east of St Teresa's Hospital....
of Kowloon City District
Kowloon City District
Kowloon City District is one of the 18 districts of Hong Kong. It is located in Kowloon. It had a population of 381,352 in 2001. The district has the third most educated residents while its residents enjoy the highest income in Kowloon....
, Kowloon
Kowloon
Kowloon is an urban area in Hong Kong comprising the Kowloon Peninsula and New Kowloon. It is bordered by the Lei Yue Mun strait in the east, Mei Foo Sun Chuen and Stonecutter's Island in the west, Tate's Cairn and Lion Rock in the north, and Victoria Harbour in the south. It had a population of...
, Hong Kong.
Overview
| Name | Type | Inaug. | No Blocks | No Units | Notes | |
| Hung Hom Estate | 紅磡邨 | Public | 1999 |
2 | 835 | |
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| Ma Tau Wai Estate | 馬頭圍邨 | Public | 1962 |
5 | 2,075 | |
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| Chun Seen Mei Chuen | 真善美村 | Public | 1965 |
3 | 1,027 | HK Housing Society |
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| Ka Wai Chuen | 家維邨 | Mixed | 1984 |
9 | 2,568 | HK Housing Society |
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| Lok Man Sun Chuen | 樂民新村 | Public | 1970 |
9 | 3,676 | HK Housing Society |
Hung Hom Estate
Hung Hom Estate is built on a hill along Dyer Avenue and next to Whampoa Estate and Whampoa GardenWhampoa Garden
Whampoa Garden is the largest private housing estate located in Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong. It was built on the site of the former Whampoa Dockyards under Hutchison Whampoa Property's "garden city" concept and completed in 1991.-Features:...
. It now consists of 2 residential buildings built in 1999.
The estate, informally called Tai Wan Shan Resettlement Estate or Tai Wan Shan Estate , was a resettlement
Human migration
Human migration is physical movement by humans from one area to another, sometimes over long distances or in large groups. Historically this movement was nomadic, often causing significant conflict with the indigenous population and their displacement or cultural assimilation. Only a few nomadic...
estate built in Tai Wan Shan, a hill in Hung Hom area. It has four 7-storey blocks completed in 1956. But all the four blocks were demolished for redevelopment in 1996 and 2000. In 1999, redevelopment phase 1 project consists of two residential buildings built in the former site of Block 3 and 4. Redevelopment phase 2 project will construct three more 40-storey buildings in the former site of Block 1 and Block 3 in 2011.
Houses
| Name | Type | Completion |
|---|---|---|
| Hung Fai House | Harmony 3 | 1999 |
| Hung Sing House | Small Household Block | |
Ma Tau Wai Estate
Ma Tau Wai Estate is the oldest existing public housing estate in Kowloon City DistrictKowloon City District
Kowloon City District is one of the 18 districts of Hong Kong. It is located in Kowloon. It had a population of 381,352 in 2001. The district has the third most educated residents while its residents enjoy the highest income in Kowloon....
. It consists of 5 residential blocks completed in 1962 and 1965. Although it was developed by Hong Kong Housing Authority
Hong Kong Housing Authority
The Hong Kong Housing Authority is the main provider of public housing in Hong Kong. It was established in 1973 under the Housing Ordinance and is an agency of the Government of Hong Kong...
, it is currently managed by Hong Kong Housing Society
Hong Kong Housing Society
The Hong Kong Housing Society or Housing Society for short, is the second largest public housing provider in Hong Kong . The HKHS is a non-governmental organization and non profit organization that was founded in 1948 by "members coming from all walks of life" with a donation of £14,000...
.
In 2007, the Housing Authority found that all buildings in the estate were structurally sound. Thus, structural repair and improvement works will be carried out to sustain the buildings for the next 15 years.
Houses
| Name | Type | Completion |
|---|---|---|
| Hibiscus House | Old Slab Old Slab Old Slab is a design of residential block of Hong Kong public housing estate. The building of this type consists of one or more elongated rectangular blocks, joining end by end.... |
1962 |
| Magnolia House | ||
| Rose House | ||
| Narcissus House | ||
| Geranium House | 1965 | |
Chun Seen Mei Chuen
Chun Seen Mei Chuen has three residential blocks built in 1965, providing a total of 1027 units.Houses
| Name | Completion |
|---|---|
| Chi Chun Lau | 1965 |
| Chi Sin Lau | |
| Chi Mei Lau | |
Ka Wai Chuen
Ka Wai Chuen is a mixed public and a Flat-for-Sale Scheme estate developed by Hong Kong Housing SocietyHong Kong Housing Society
The Hong Kong Housing Society or Housing Society for short, is the second largest public housing provider in Hong Kong . The HKHS is a non-governmental organization and non profit organization that was founded in 1948 by "members coming from all walks of life" with a donation of £14,000...
in the vicinity of Fat Kwong Street, Ma Tau Wai Road and Station Lane. It has 9 residential blocks completed in 1984, 1987, 1990 and 1993. Five of the blocks are for rental while 4 of them are for sale.
Ka Wai Chuen was built on the former site of the old Hung Hom Estate and consisted of nine 6-storey blocks built between 1955 and 1958. The estate was redeveloped into 4 phases, and nine buildings were constructed in 1984, 1987, 1990 and 1993. In 1990, the estate was renamed to the current Ka Wai Chuen, which was named from the pen name
Pen name
A pen name, nom de plume, or literary double, is a pseudonym adopted by an author. A pen name may be used to make the author's name more distinctive, to disguise his or her gender, to distance an author from some or all of his or her works, to protect the author from retribution for his or her...
of Mr. Cheung Yau Kuen, one of the founders of Hong Kong Housing Society.
Houses
| Name | Completion | Scheme |
|---|---|---|
| Ka Lai Lau | 1984 | Rental housing |
| Ka Hing Lau | 1987 | |
| Ka Pong Lau | ||
| Ka Yee Lau | 1990 | |
| Ka Lim Lau | ||
| Ka Wing Lau | Flat-for-Sale Scheme | |
| Ka Shing Lau | 1993 | |
| Ka On Lau | ||
| Ka Tin Lau | ||
Lok Man Sun Chuen
Lok Man Sun Chuen is located in Kau Pui Lung Road, To Kwa Wan, developed by Hong Kong Housing SocietyHong Kong Housing Society
The Hong Kong Housing Society or Housing Society for short, is the second largest public housing provider in Hong Kong . The HKHS is a non-governmental organization and non profit organization that was founded in 1948 by "members coming from all walks of life" with a donation of £14,000...
. It has nine residential blocks completed in 1970, 1971, 1973 and 1974 respectively, providing a total of 3676 units.
Houses
| Name | Completion |
|---|---|
| Lok Kei Lau (Block A) | 1970 |
| Lok Kei Lau (Block B) | |
| Lok Tak Lau (Block C) | |
| Lok Fung Lau (Block D) | |
| Lok Kwan Lau (Block E) | |
| Lok Lun Lau (Block F) | 1971 |
| Lok Sin Lau (Block G) | |
| Lok Chi Lau (Block H) | 1973–1974 |
| Lok Oi Lau (Block I) | |