Tis the season: Flower Vendors Commandeering Public Sports Ground

[hongkongmusic]

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[JAherbert]

https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/...pgtype=section

I am sure it will.

URA magically acquired the plot ratio (effectively the extra land area) over the existing parks and sitting out areas in Mong Kok, and will transfer that extra land area to URA redevelopment projects, that means URA is likely to build very large buildings and tall towers using that extra floor area, and in the process earn extra millions for themselves (contrary to principles in the urban design guidelines I bet)

[paddylast]

I am sure it will.

URA magically acquired the plot ratio (effectively the extra land area) over the existing parks and sitting out areas in Mong Kok, and will transfer that extra land area to URA redevelopment projects, that means URA is likely to build very large buildings and tall towers using that extra floor area, and in the process earn extra millions for themselves (contrary to principles in the urban design guidelines I bet)

There wouldn't be much pleasure in sitting out in those areas anyway. Better off going across the road to the sports ground or going up the hill a bit towards Kowloon tong if physically able.

[JAherbert]

I know what you mean, very grim, but for some it is the only choice for socializing, playing chess ,etc
but will only worse

[aquaman]

if anyone is serious about making the flower market friendlier, they should close off all the streets in the neighborhood on the weekend and make it pedestrian friendly

[paddylast]

if anyone is serious about making the flower market friendlier, they should close off all the streets in the neighborhood on the weekend and make it pedestrian friendly

I would imagine 90%+ of their business is from people driving to the door of shops, and filling up their boots and backseats.

[aquaman]

I would imagine 90%+ of their business is from people driving to the door of shops, and filling up their boots and backseats.

no way

[paddylast]

no way

It's definitely a high percentage. All you have to do is think about how many plants you can carry versus how many you can stuff in a car. They wouldn't last six months if cars were banned.

[aquaman]

It's definitely a high percentage. All you have to do is think about how many plants you can carry versus how many you can stuff in a car. They wouldn't last six months if cars were banned.

Do you visit the flower market much? Most people go to buy cut flowers.

[BCD]

I agree with paddylast.
Most people go to the flower market to pick up a few things or browse. The odd large purchase shopper comes with a shopping trolley and loads up. These people form the crowds
But when I see a car pull up, they are not buying the cheap bunch of lilies, they are getting the big ticket items like potted plants, soil, pots etc. These are regular customers to a shop and they spend $