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Concerns Grow Over Redevelopment Plans for Iconic Hong Kong Flower Market

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Concerns Grow Over Redevelopment Plans for Iconic Hong Kong Flower Market

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  • Members of Hong Kong's Town Planning Board raised concerns that the famous flower market could lose its "spirit" during redevelopment.
  • Board member Wong Woon-chung expressed the hope that the market's unique characteristics would be preserved in the plans.
  • The proposed plan aims to revitalize the area, involving 31 buildings and affecting approximately 275 households and 33 shops.
  • Residents and a concern group fear the integrity of the flower market will be compromised, advocating for the inclusion of old buildings in the project.
  • The development aims to create a residential and commercial complex with 1,350 flats, targeting completion around 2035.

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