Recap HK Historical Monuments

Hello! So, Jason Hilgefort brought to my attention that the HKSAR government is going has released a number of historic buildings - that will come with somewhat similar conditions as the "Vacant Land" program (3 years renewable free lease, budget to repair the basics).

Original Article

https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3126283/they-deserve-another-look-hong-kong-heritage-officials

What kind of buildings? Grading.

https://www.amo.gov.hk/en/built2.php

1,444 Building open to proposal from Social Entreprises and NGOs

http://www.aab.gov.hk/en/aab_1.php

http://www.aab.gov.hk/form/AAB-SM-chi.pdf

Some new additional listing are super impressive

http://www.aab.gov.hk/en/news_20210315.php

http://www.aab.gov.hk/form/20210315_plans_photos_3_new_items.pdf

Map of all the sites with full documentation. Some sites in Tsuen Wan. Many all around HK

https://gish.amo.gov.hk/internet/default.html?lang=en-us

Search engine of all historic sites

http://www.aab.gov.hk/en/historicbuilding.php

How NGOs, Social Entreprise, and companies can apply

https://www.heritage.gov.hk/en/heritage/conservation.htm#2

"To adopt creative approaches in preserving historic buildings and expanding their usage, with a view to transforming these buildings into unique cultural landmarks. The modus operandi of social enterprise under commercial management will be adopted to achieve a win-win situation. The Government provides financial support as appropriate to render the scheme practicably feasible.

Information on Revitalising Historic Buildings Through Partnership Scheme"

https://www.heritage.gov.hk/en/rhbtp/about.htm

One similar project to what I imagine a MakerBay Historic Site could be, is Oi! (on Oil Street):

https://www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/Museum/APO/en_US/web/apo/about_oi.html

They basically get the historical building for free, and make a contract to offer cultural programs for several years. I think they have to renew their contracts with the government by proving they are delivering on their promise. When I fist came to Hong Kong, I was invited by Videotage, a local underground video and digital art non-profit hosted at Oi!

https://www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/Museum/APO/en_US/web/apo/y_project.html

I know we have a lot on our plate. After moving, I am happy to examine the possible sites, and make a proposal. I expect the way it would work to be similar to the "Vacant site" in Ma Wan: Slow bureaucratic process. But if we get a beautiful historic site for free.. I mean, it would totally change our lives!

If it is similar to Ma Wan "Vacant site" I imagine it would take

3 months to get qualified as NGO
3 months to apply with a proposal with quotes from different suppliers
6 months for them to review
12 months for the government to get all the permissions and get the construction site going
12 months of actual construction

So that's essentially a 3 years process before we could move in - in the best case.

But it might be worth it!

Let me know your thoughts Cesar