Almost 90 percent of submissions received about the proposed redevelopment of Hong Kong's historic flower market opposed the scheme, the city's urban planning body has said.
In a report published last Wednesday, the Town Planning Board (TPB) said it had received 767 representations during a two-month period of public inspection from mid-August to mid-October. Among them, 674 were against the redevelopment, while 70 showed support, and 13 both supported and opposed the scheme.
Those who submitted opinions will be given a chance to present them to members of TPB in meetings on Wednesday and Thursday before the TPB decides whether to amend the proposal to meet or partially meet the opinions expressed in the representations.
The flower market redevelopment, a scheme proposed by Urban Renewal Authority (URA) last March, has been criticized by former chief executive Leung Chun-ying and lawmaker Doreen Kong, as well as residents and florists in the community, who have formed a concerned group to advocate against the project.
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