| Abstract | The Government of Hong Kong has initiated huge programmes of housing and resettlement, however, there has been limited research to understand the tenants' satisfaction of their living conditions in various types of public housing, and their own efforts in building up a pleasant environment. The present study is adopted in the hope of making contribution to this field. Hence, the public housing blocks are divided into three types, namely
the Oldest Resettlement Blocks, Improved Resettlement Blocks and Housing Authority Blocks according to the accommodation standards: Tai Wo Hau Estate, Shek Lei Estate and Lei Muk Shue Estate were selected to represent these three types respectively. Approximately 40 tenants were selected
by stratified sampling in each estate. Tenants' satisfaction to various aspects were measured by Yeh's Index of Satisfaction and Rel ative Composite Index of Housing Satisfaction. The
variation of tenants' satisfaction to these three types of housing, and their satisfaction related to the development of tenants' organizations were examined by chi-square tests. It is found that tenants' satisfaction on the physical planning and design, estate management, and rental levels vary with respect to the types of housing estates. As confirmed by results the first relationship is that the lowest satisfaction relates with the
Oldest Resettlement Blocks, low satisfaction with the Improved Resettlement Blocks and relatively high satisfaction with the Housing Authority Blocks.
The second relationship confirmed is the lower the tenants' satisfaction the more ready they are to contribute their efforts; and the higher the satisfaction, the less ready they are to participate in tenants' organizations. Realizing the relationships, the author suggests different programmes
to suit the needs of the various types of housing blocks and makes recommendations to the tenants' organizations and the Housing Authority. Particular concern about hygienic conditions and cleanliness, repairs and regular checks, and the proposed Redevelopment Scheme is suggested to the tenants' organizations of the Oldest Resettlement Blocks. Concern about security, and lifting service is suggested to the Improved Resettlement Blocks, and about the problem of transportation to the Housing Authority Blocks. Moreover, t he tenants' organizations are suggested to develop their
community life within the estate, block, or floor. They should also demand the establishment of a Consultative Committee of Tenants' representatives
and official s of the Housing Authority where matters on housing management are discussed, and views are exchanged. Tenants' organization should look
into the possibility of sending representatives t o the board of decision making in the Housing Authority. |