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A “Hong Kong” model of sustainable development

Wai Chung Lai, Lawrence; Wing Chau, Kwong; Chi Wing Ho, … - In: Property Management 24 (2006) 3, pp. 251-271

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to discuss a Coasian interpretation of a model of sustainable development for Hong Kong that incorporates three segments, namely economy, society, and environment. Design/methodology/approach – The approach is analytical, using concepts of property...

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The leasehold system as a land management measure to attain sustainable development planning by contract : A Hong Kong case study

Ho, Eric C.K. - In: Property Management 24 (2006) 3, pp. 272-292

Kong has adversely affected and adaptability of the leasehold system in achieving sustainability. Research limitations …

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014971643

HKSAR's nature conservation policy – a new formulation for an old problem?

Winstanley, T. - In: Property Management 24 (2006) 3, pp. 322-341

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine Hong Kong's newly published nature conservation policy (NCP) which introduces two additional mechanisms to address sites deemed by Government of HKSAR to be of prime conservation importance. These sites have historically proven problematic, as...

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Energy issues in Chongqing

Li, Baizhan; Liu, Meng; McKinnell, Keith - In: Property Management 24 (2006) 3, pp. 342-353

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to trace the heavy reliance of coal as an energy source in the city of Chongqing and the serious impact this has had on the air quality together with the municipal authority's responses. Design/methodology/approach – It provides a factual description of...

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Exploring the relationship between the sustainability of construction and market value : Theoretical basics and initial empirical results from the residential property sector

Lorenz, David P.; Trück, Stefan; Lützkendorf, Thomas - In: Property Management 25 (2007) 2, pp. 119-149

Purpose – The basic purpose of this paper is to explore the relationship between the sustainability of construction on … sustainable development. Originality/value – The paper offers insights into the relationship between the sustainability of …

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Is the social agenda driving sustainable property development in Melbourne, Australia?

Li Ang, Su; Wilkinson, Sara J. - In: Property Management 26 (2008) 5, pp. 331-343

triple bottom line (TBL) theoretical framework. The TBL posits that sustainability has social, economic and environmental … considered more than economic arguments for incorporating sustainability into developments. The business case, or the economic … drivers for sustainability alone do not convince developers. Research limitations/implications – The questionnaire survey …

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Statutory zoning and the environment : A Hong Kong empirical analysis of the direct effect of zoning on the environment and the potential contribution of planning conditions to sustainable development

Lai, L.W.C.; Lam, G.C.; Chau, K.W.; Hung, C.W.Y.; Wong, S.K. - In: Property Management 27 (2009) 4, pp. 242-266

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to develop a hypothesis for evaluating the potential contribution of planning conditions to protect the environment by reducing environmental complaints (ECs) in an institutional context of growing communicative planning and interpret the results of an...

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Measures of environmentally sustainable development and their effect on property asset value : An Australian perspective

Warren, Clive - In: Property Management 28 (2010) 2, pp. 68-79

sustainability credentials. The developer's and owner's dilemma that has emerged from the uncertainty as to what a sustainable …

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Compliance concerns of environmental laws at building design stage : Transaction cost considerations

Wong, Franky W.H.; Chan, Edwin H.W.; Lam, Patrick T.I. - In: Property Management 30 (2012) 2, pp. 157-175

Purpose – This study aims to identify the most critical concerns of property developers in terms of the transaction costs involved in compliance with environmental laws at the building scheme design stage when key design decisions are made. Design/methodology/approach – Sixteen structured...

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The sustainable and the criminogenic: the case of new‐build housing projects in Britain

Cozens, Paul; Hillier, David; Prescott, Gwyn - In: Property Management 17 (1999) 3, pp. 252-261

This paper discusses the crime‐specific problems that may arise with regard to potential solutions that have been provided to achieve the projected housing need of 4.4 million new homes by 2016. The development of “brownfield” land in this regard is briefly discussed and the urban‐rural...

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