Residential mobility in an era of economic transformations and population reformations: A case study of Hong Kong

Integrations, identity and conflicts: A cross-border perspective on residential relocation of Hong Kong citizens to Mainland China

“…This makes relocation across the border a lot less tempting to them, as compared to other age groups, and thus renders the PCSSA irrelevant in the process. The finding in regards to the reluctance of old people to move, both across the border and within Hong Kong (Hui & Yu, 2009a, 2009b, point to an alarming issue relating to urban renewal/ redevelopment in Hong Kong. Due to economic concerns (either being too poor to consider moving 8 or being asset-rich, incomepoor which renders them ineligible for public housing), the elderly's housing choices are severely limited.…”

Strategic planning for the sustainable development of the construction industry in Hong Kong

“…4, which is estimated to reach 8.6 million in 2036 (C&SD, 2007), as well as aspiration for higher living standards and changes in household formation. The land to accommodate the growing housing needs include new development areas in the rural (Hui & Yu, 2009). In addition, the trend of ageing local population should not be ignored (Fig.…”

“…In terms of construction investment, the government is encouraged, particularly during economic austerity to invest on the essential infrastructure development, community facilities, urban regeneration projects and housing programmes for the expanding but also ageing population, in order to meet the needs of the society (Hui & Yu, 2009). The Government should also take the lead to generate employment opportunities, and more importantly, preserve the skill sets and knowledge of the Hong Kong construction industry.…”

Housing price, elderly dependency and fertility behaviour

“…Besides, as the United Nation points out, the projected world's average fertility would fall below the replacement rate by 2025 (The Economist, 2007). In response to the prolonged low fertility rate, the population ageing has been becoming a global issue and arising from the rising life expectancy as well as the declining fertility rate (see Hui & Yu, 2009;Hui, Li, Wong, Zheng, & Yu, 2012). According to Census and Statistics Department of Hong Kong, the elderly accounts for 13.0% (age above 65) of Hong Kong's total population in 2010.…”