The planned redevelopment of parts of Hong Kong’s historic Flower Market has come under fire, with a lawmaker and a former city leader urging the authorities to give greater consideration to the area’s cultural importance. The Urban Renewal Authority (URA) announced last Friday a plan to redevelop six sites around Mong Kok’s flower market, citing traffic congestion and limited space for pedestrians. The project would involve 33 ground floor shops and 275 households and is expected to be completed in 2035-2036. Writing on Facebook last Friday, former leader Leung Chin-ying, who is also a charte…
