Converging Paths at Public Housing Estates
Through the interview with Dr Donald Liao, the chief designer of Wah Fu Estate, this short film reemerges the birth of the Estate completed in the 60s and gives an account of its special architectural design and planning features.
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Mr Ho gives an eye-witness account of the design and construction of the Bowring Bungalows and the Mark I resettlement blocks in the 1950s.
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Mr Wong, a Housing Department building contractor for many years, talks about changes in the design and construction of public housing over the years.
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Uncle Tong shares his fond memories of the neighbourly care and mutual support experienced during his days serving on the Mutual Aid Committee.
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For years, Mr Li went from door to door to collect rents, developing good relationships with estate residents in the process. He was nicknamed “the rent-collection guy” by residents.
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Mr Luk recounts his fond childhood memories of living in a tiny flat shared by the seven members of his family.
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Having managed seven-storey resettlement blocks in the 1970s, Winnie remembers how some housing officers would help poor elderly residents with their rent.
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Ms Szeto relates how she took part in improving the estate environment as an Estate Management Advisory Committee member.
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Mr Chan relates how, when he was running small shops in the estates through the economic downturn, the Housing Department helped him get through hard times.
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Bettina talks about helping South Asian residents integrate into public housing estate life and play their part in building a harmonious community.
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