| Abstract | Public space is an important index of living quality in city but it has been long ignored in the cities of rapid growth, for example, those cities in southeast Asia. The article uses Mong kok, a busy commercial and old traditional district of Hong Kong, as case study to explore the issues of public space in derelict city area. The article presents the existing picture of Mong Kok. The methods of observation and questionnaires are used in investigation. The authors suggest the strategies of improving public space in Mong Kok. The analysis, method and suggestion in this article may have universal significance in providing experience and reference for other areas of Hong Kong or other cities. |
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