Private housing estates in Hong Kong
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Private housing estate is a term used in Hong Kong for private mass housing—a housing estate built by a private developer, as opposed to a public housing estate built by the Hong Kong Housing Authority or the Hong Kong Housing Society. It is usually characterised by a cluster of high-rise buildings, with its own market or shopping mall. Mei Foo Sun Chuen, built by Mobil, is the earliest (1965) and largest by number of blocks (99).
Early real estate development in Hong Kong followed the urban street pattern: single blocks packed along streets, most managed independently, with quality varying from block to block. Private housing estates, on the other hand, provide integrated management throughout the whole estate, attracting more affluent residents.
Mei Foo Sun Chuen, Taikoo Shing, Whampoa Garden, and City One Shatin are early notable examples. More projects followed, and the idea became widely accepted as the middle class of Hong Kong emerged.
Wall effect
There has been controversy over the "wall effect" (Template:Lang-zh, literally "folding screen building") caused by uniform high-rise developments that adversely impact air circulation, leading to an aggravation of the urban heat effect while also impacting public hygiene and contributing to air pollution.[1]
In 2006, the environmental group Green Sense[2] has expressed concern that their survey on 155 housing estates found 104 have a "wall-like' design". It cited estates in Tai Kok Tsui and Tseung Kwan O as the "best examples".[3]
Then-head of the planning department, Ava Ng, argued that the air ventilation factor had been taken into consideration with regard to the auction of all prime sites on the land application list, and mentioned that the erection of tall buildings at these sites would not create any "wall effect".[4]
In May 2007, citing concern over developments in West Kowloon, and near Tai Wai and Yuen Long railway stations, Wong Kwok-hing, of the Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions, put forward a motion calling for measures to reduce screen-like buildings that maximise good views at the expense of air flow in densely populated areas. The motion was vetoed by functional constituency representatives.[5][6]
Lists of estates
The following is a partial list of private housing estates in Hong Kong:
Hong Kong Island
Kowloon
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Kwai Tsing District
| Name | Chinese name | Area | Completed | No. blocks | No. units | Developer | Photo | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield Garden | Template:Zh | Tsing Yi | 1990 | 11 | 3,216 | Sun Hung Kai Properties | ||
| Mayfair Gardens | Template:Zh | Tsing Yi | 1984 | 8 | 1,912 | Sun Hung Kai Properties | ||
| Rambler Crest | Template:Zh | Tsing Yi | 2003 | 5 | 1,587 | Cheung Kong | ||
| Tierra Verde | Template:Zh | Tsing Yi | 1999 | 12 | 3,459 | MTR Corporation | ||
| Tsing Yi Garden | 青怡花園 | Tsing Yi | 1986 | 7 | 1,520 | Cheung Kong | ||
| Villa Esplanada | Template:Zh | Tsing Yi | 2000 | 10 | 2,824 | Sun Hung Kai Properties Cheung Kong China Resources |
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| Wonderland Villas | Template:Zh | Kwai Chung | 1984 and 1987 | 22 | 1,502 | Sun Hung Kai Properties Henderson Land Development |
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Sai Kung District
| Name | Chinese name | Area | Completed | No. blocks | No. units | Developer | Photo | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grandiose | Template:Zh | Tseung Kwan O | 2006 | 3 | 1,472 | New World Development | File:Tko55c copy.jpg | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". |
| LOHAS Park | Template:Zh | Lohas Park | 2008–ongoing | 78 | 23,132 | MTR Corporation and others |
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| The Beaumount | Template:Zh | Lohas Park | 2013–2016 | 9 | 2,649 | Cheung Kong | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | |
| Manor Hill | Template:Zh | Lohas Park | 2022 | 2 | 1,556 | Kowloon Development and others |
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| Ocean Shores | 維景灣畔 | Tiu Keng Leng | 2001–2003 | 17 | 5,728 | Swire Properties Sun Hung Kai Properties |
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| Metro Town | 都會駅 | Tiu Keng Leng | 2006–2007 | 9 | 3,771 | Nan Fung/MTR/Cheung Kong | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | |
| Oscar by the Sea | Template:Zh | Pak Shing Kok | 2002 | 7 | 1,959 | Sun Hung Kai Properties | File:OscarbytheSea2021.jpeg | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". |
| East Point City | Template:Zh | Hang Hau | 1997 | 7 | 2,184 | Sun Hung Kai Properties | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | |
| La Cite Noble | Template:Zh | Hang Hau | 1999 | 6 | 2,184 | Henderson Land Development | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | |
| Residence Oasis | Template:Zh | Hang Hau | 2004 | 6 | 2,133 | Sino Land/MTR/Kerry Properties | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | |
| Nan Fung Plaza | Template:Zh | Hang Hau | 1999 | 5 | 1,614 | Bright Region and others | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | |
| Maritime Bay | Template:Zh | Hang Hau | 1998 | 2 | 736 | Sino Land | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | |
| Tseung Kwan O Plaza | Template:Zh | Tseung Kwan O | 2004 | 8 | 2,880 | Nan Fung Group | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | |
| The Papillons | Template:Zh | Tseung Kwan O | 2018 | 11 | 857 | Chinacheng Group | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | |
| Savannah | Tseung Kwan O | 2017 | 13 | 804 | Wheelock | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | ||
| Monterey | Tseung Kwan O | 2018 | 34 | 926 | Wheelock | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | ||
| Alto Residences | Template:Zh | Tseung Kwan O | 2018 | 30 | 605 | Lai Sung Group/Empire Group | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | |
| Capri | Template:Zh | Tseung Kwan O | 2017 | 23 | 428 | Wheelock | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | |
| The Wings | Template:Zh | Tseung Kwan O | 2011-2017 | 41 | 3,726 | Sun Hung Kai | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | |
| Corinthia by the Sea | Template:Zh | Tseung Kwan O | 2016 | 7 | 536 | Sino Land/K.Wah | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | |
| Park Central | Template:Zh | Tseung Kwan O | 2002-2005 | 12 | 4,542 | MTR and others | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | |
| The Parkside | Template:Zh | Tseung Kwan O | 2015 | 5 | 591 | Wheelock | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | |
| Twin Peaks | Template:Zh | Tseung Kwan O | 2016 | 2 | 372 | K.Wah | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | |
| Metro City | Template:Zh | Po Lam | 1996-2000 | 21 | 6,768 | Henderson Land Development | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | |
| Well On Garden | Template:Zh | Po Lam | 1994 | 4 | 1,280 | Nan Fung Group | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | |
| Finery Park | Template:Zh | Po Lam | 1994 | 2 | 688 | Henderson Land Development | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | |
| Serenity Place | Template:Zh | Po Lam | 1999 | 5 | 1,526 | Hong Kong Housing Society | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | |
| Radiant Towers | Template:Zh | Po Lam | 1998 | 2 | 704 | Hong Kong Housing Society | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". |
Sha Tin District
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Tsuen Wan District
Sham Tseng
| Name | Chinese name | Area | Completed | No. blocks | No. units | Developer | Photo | Coordinates |
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| Bellagio | Template:Zh | Sham Tseng | Wheelock & Co. New Asia Realty Wharf Holdings |
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| Lido Garden | Template:Zh | Sham Tseng | ||||||
| Ocean Pointe | Template:Zh | Sham Tseng | 2001 | 1 | 560 | Kerry Properties | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | |
| Rhine Garden | Template:Zh | Sham Tseng | ||||||
| Rhine Terrace | Template:Zh | Sham Tseng | 1992 | 1 | 212 | Cheung Kong Holdings | ||
| Sea Crest Villa | Template:Zh | Sham Tseng Tsing Lung Tau |
1992Template:Ndash1997 | 15 | 2,409 | Sun Hung Kai Properties | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". |
Tuen Mun District
| Name | Chinese name | Area | Completed | No. blocks | No. units | Developer | Photo | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Beach Towers | Template:Zh | Tuen Mun | 1991 | 6 | 1,272 | Sino Group | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | |
| Pierhead Garden | Template:Zh | Tuen Mun | 1988 | 6 | 1,432 | Kowloon–Canton Railway Corporation | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | |
| Sun Tuen Mun Centre | Template:Zh | Tuen Mun | 1990 | 10 | 3,500 | Kowloon–Canton Railway Corporation | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | |
| Tai Hing Gardens | Template:Zh | Tuen Mun | 1994 | 15 | 3,647 | Hang Lung Properties | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | |
| Tuen Mun Town Plaza | Template:Zh | Tuen Mun | 1992 | 8 | 1,968 | Sino Group | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". |
So Kwun Wat
| Name | Chinese name | Area | Completed | No. blocks | No. units | Developer | Photo | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aegean Coast | Template:Zh | So Kwun Wat | 2002 | 7 | 1,624 | Sun Hung Kai Properties The Luk Hoi Tong Company Henderson Land Development |
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| Avignon | Template:Zh | So Kwun Wat | 2011 | 40 | 459 | Sun Hung Kai Properties | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | |
| The Bloomsway | Template:Zh | So Kwun Wat | 2017 | 63 | 1,101 | Kerry Properties | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | |
| Emerald Bay | Template:Zh | So Kwun Wat | 2021 | 8 | 1,982 | China Evergrande | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | |
| Hong Kong Gold Coast | Template:Zh | So Kwun Wat | 1990–1993 | 20 | 2,052 | Sino Group | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | |
| NAPA | Template:Zh | So Kwun Wat | 2017 | 67 | 460 | Wheelock & Co. | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | |
| OMA OMA | So Kwun Wat | 2021 | 4 | 466 | Wing Tai Properties | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | ||
| Le Pont | Template:Zh | So Kwun Wat | 2020 | 40 | 1,154 | Vanke Property | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | |
| Seacoast Royale | Template:Zh | So Kwun Wat | 2022 | 2 | 611 | Henderson Land Development | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | |
| Spring Seaview Terrace | Template:Zh | So Kwun Wat | 1990 | 3 | 82 | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". |
Yuen Long District
| Name | Chinese name | Area | Completed | No. blocks | No. units | Developer | Photo | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Park Towers | Template:Zh | Tin Shui Wai | 2010 | 8 | 2,960 | Cheung Kong Holdings | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | |
| Kingswood Villas | Template:Zh | Tin Shui Wai | 1991–1999 | 58 | 15,808 | Cheung Kong Holdings | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | |
| Sun Yuen Long Centre | Template:Zh | Yuen Long | 1993 | 5 | Sun Hung Kai Properties Kowloon-Canton Railway Corporation |
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| Vianni Cove | Template:Zh | Tin Shui Wai | 2004 | 3 | 1,091 | Cheung Kong Holdings Sun Hung Kai Properties |
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| YOHO Town | Template:Zh | Yuen Long | 2004 2010 |
16 | 4,091 | Sun Hung Kai Properties | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". |
See also
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References
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- ↑ Carol Chung, 'Wall effect' argument rejected Template:Webarchive, The Standard, 17 April 2007
- ↑ Michael Ng Screen-effect motion vetoed Template:Webarchive, The Standard, 10 May 2007
- ↑ Olga Wong, "Call for law against 'wall effect' fails", South China Morning Post, 10 May 2007
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