This project aids the Urban Renewal Authority in identifying and preserving the essence of place in Central, Hong Kong. To better understand users's past, present, and desires for future regarding the essence as perceived by each individual, we utilized social mapping and semi‐standard interview. We determined that the past essence cannot be brought back entirely based on the data collected. However, elements of essence could be created through placemaking application tools. These application tools are intended to preserve the cultural heritage, remind people of the traditions and foster a sense of community in Central, Hong Kong.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Hao, Emily Yun
• Ricciuti, Kalyn Marie
• Na, Ronglin
• Brady, Sean Dale

Subject

• Infrastructure
• Culture
• Community

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-030218-084812

Keyword

• City planning
• Architecture--Conservation and restoration
• Multiculturalism

Advisor

• Balistrieri, Thomas J.
• Sturm, Stephan

Year

• 2018

Center

• Hong Kong, China Project Center - IQP

Sponsor

• Hui, Joseph
• Ma, Michael
• Urban Renewal Authority (URA)
• Ho, Wilfred A. C.

Date created

• 2018-03-02

Location

• Hong Kong

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright