To encourage ageing in place, the 2023 Policy Address announced that the Task Force on Promoting Elderly-friendly Building Design led by the Deputy Financial Secretary would co-ordinate cross-bureau efforts in formulating proposals to promote elderly-friendly building design. The proposals are taken forward via a two-level arrangement combining mandatory requirements and encouraged features, with the mandatory requirements officially coming into effect on 1 August. Mr Edmond HO, Building Surveyor of the BD, introduces the relevant measures.
To encourage ageing in place, the 2023 Policy Address announced that the Task Force on Promoting Elderly-friendly Building Design led by the Deputy Financial Secretary would co-ordinate cross-bureau efforts in formulating proposals to promote elderly-friendly building design. The proposals are taken forward via a two-level arrangement combining mandatory requirements and encouraged features, with the mandatory requirements officially coming into effect on 1 August. Mr Edmond HO, Building Surveyor of the BD, introduces the relevant measures.
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