gives a figure which is so far the highest in the Colony's history, but it is possible that this figure will diminish as the rate of private building development settles down to a more normal level after the tremendous impetus given by the introduction of the Buildings Ordinance, 1955.
Domestic Buildings
90. Reference was made in the report last year to the fact that, with very large schemes for domestic buildings, it had been possible to arrange the open space so that 'off the street' playing grounds could be provided for the occupants of these buildings. This tendency has shown signs of being continued and a number of other schemes arranged on this basis have been approved. Although buildings of 10, 12 or more storeys have been quite numerous, the greatest demand seems to be for buildings not exceeding 7 or 8 storeys, in order to eliminate the necessity for lifts—an amenity which adds considerably to the cost of any such project. It has been observed also that owners are experiencing difficulty in disposing of flats of the European and similar type, and that there is now a tendency for small, ‘one living room' units to be more favourably considered by developers.
91. No doubt as a result of the recent emphasis on the value and importance of tourist trade to the Colony, a number of very large hotel buildings are now projected. Several are in course of erection, particularly in the Tsim Sha Tsui area. These buildings are in the main 17 or 18 storeys in height.
Non-domestic Buildings
92. The year has seen the demolition of a number of very old buildings well known to all residents; for example, Shell House, the remaining portion of the Hong Kong Hotel, King's Building, York Building, Queen's Theatre and Chungking Arcade.
93. The erection of new factory buildings proceeded apace during the year, with particular emphasis on the industrial area of Kwun Tong which, when viewed at night, now gives the impression of a small town. Here some large factories have been erected or are in course of erection for such diverse trades as cotton spinning, paint manufacturing and watch manufacturing.
94. Consequent upon the erection of these factories, other forms of development followed, e.g. low cost housing, workers' quarters, and the other ancillary buildings necessary for the creation of what amounts to a new industrial town.
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gives a figure which is so far the highest in the Colony's history, but it is possible that this figure will diminish as the rate of private building development settles down to a more normal level after the tremendous impetus given by the introduction of the Buildings Ordinance, 1955.
Domestic Buildings
90. Reference was made in the report last year to the fact that, with very large schemes for domestic buildings, it had been possible to arrange the open space so that 'off the street' playing grounds could be provided for the occupants of these buildings. This tendency has shown signs of being continued and a number of other schemes arranged on this basis have been approved. Although buildings of 10, 12 or more storeys have been quite numerous, the greatest demand seems to be for buildings not exceeding 7 or 8 storeys, in order to eliminate the necessity for lifts—an amenity which adds considerably to the cost of any such project. It has been observed also that owners are experiencing difficulty in disposing of flats of the European and similar type, and that there is now a tendency for small, ‘one living room' units to be more favourably considered by developers.
91. No doubt as a result of the recent emphasis on the value and importance of tourist trade to the Colony, a number of very large hotel buildings are now projected. Several are in course of erection, particularly in the Tsim Sha Tsui area. These buildings are in the main 17 or 18 storeys in height.
Non-domestic Buildings
92. The year has seen the demolition of a number of very old build- ings well known to all residents; for example, Shell House, the remaining portion of the Hong Kong Hotel, King's Building, York Building, Queen's Theatre and Chungking Arcade.
93. The erection of new factory buildings proceeded apace during the year, with particular emphasis on the industrial area of Kwun Tong which, when viewed at night, now gives the impression of a small town. Here some large factories have been erected or are in course of erection for such diverse trades as cotton spinning, paint manufacturing and watch manufacturing.
94. Consequent upon the erection of these factories, other forms of development followed, e.g. low cost housing, workers' quarters, and the other ancillary buildings necessary for the creation of what amounts to a new industrial town.
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