"[The new proposal] can help keep the bonds within the neighborhood and the
cultural characteristics of the street." He added his father designed the
buildings about five decades ago.
Octogenarian Lee Chak-yue - who has run a printing store in the street for
about 30 years - said he was pleased but would like the government to help him
turn the shop into a museum so people can learn the history, art and skills of
the old method of printing.
Tenant Lui Yuet-ming, who lives there with her 17-year-old autistic nephew, was thrilled.
"My nephew would find it hard to adapt to a new environment if he had to move. Life will be much easier if we can stay here," the 60-year-old said. "I was so worried, I lost weight."
Lui, who hopes the government will improve hygiene conditions in the area, said their rent costs HK$3,900 a month. That is HK$1,000 to HK$2,000 lower than for similar flats in nearby areas. "It would be hard to pay the higher rent."
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