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| DC Field | Value | Language |
|---|---|---|
| dc.contributor | Department of Building and Real Estate | en_US |
| dc.contributor.advisor | Wong, Ivy (BRE) | en_US |
| dc.creator | Kong, Yuk Foon Doreen | - |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://theses.lib.polyu.edu.hk/handle/200/14090 | - |
| dc.language | English | en_US |
| dc.publisher | Hong Kong Polytechnic University | en_US |
| dc.rights | All rights reserved | en_US |
| dc.title | Institutional capacity building for neighbourhood governance : an empirical study of collective action by homeowners’ associations in Hong Kong | en_US |
| dcterms.abstract | This study focused on institutional capacity building of homeowners' associations in the context of neighbourhood governance in Hong Kong. Hong Kong is one of the densely built cities in the world. Building management does not only affect the physical condition of buildings, it also matters people's livelihood. In 2023, over 23% of private buildings in Hong Kong aged over 50 years and 41% aged between 30 and 49. "Double ageing" of both the population and buildings has become a significant social concern. Despite this, forming homeowners' associations is not mandatory for buildings in Hong Kong, and even when they exist, their performance is often lacking. In light of these challenges, enhancing the institutional capacity of homeowners' associations to promote more effective building maintenance and refurbishment has become increasingly important. | en_US |
| dcterms.abstract | Previous studies around the topics and associated with Hong Kong mainly focused on attributes and factors affecting the collective action of homeowners' associations, such as the size of buildings and age of committee members. The main objective of this research is to review the issues faced by homeowners' associations from a broader and connected framework of capacity building, neighbourhood governance and collective action of homeowners' associations. The main theoretical framework adopted in this study includes the Collective Action Theory, the Institutional Analysis and Development Framework (IAD Framework) and the Logic Evaluation Model of Capacity Building. An integrated strategic model based upon the IAD Framework is also devised and adopted to analyse the findings of the study. | en_US |
| dcterms.abstract | Using an in-depth case study approach, it thoroughly investigates the key challenges faced by homeowners' associations through a comprehensive and interconnected framework that includes capacity building, neighbourhood governance and collective action. The conclusion of the case studies is that homeowners' associations in Hong Kong do not possess sufficient capacity to manage their buildings and trust is in general lacking amongst the stakeholders in the system. Homeowners' associations do not play a key role in neighbourhood governance. There are two main findings of this study. First, the study reveals that there is a big gap for building skills, knowledge, experience and leadership of homeowners' associations. This suggests that organizations or platforms are urgently required to be set up by government or quasi-government body with the assistance of technology to empower owners and committee members with necessary knowledge and capacity. Secondly, the study indicates that the double-ageing phenomenon aggravates the existing problems as demonstrated in refurbishment cases. The findings highlight the significance of rules that can provide practical guidance, an effective and affordable dispute resolution mechanism and checks and balances within the building management system. Beyond enriching the existing literature on building management, community planning and governance, the findings offer new insights that can drive policy changes and provide practical recommendations in areas such as knowledge and capacity building, building management law and dispute resolution, use of technology and big data and the oversight of homeowners' associations and building managers. | en_US |
| dcterms.extent | 132 pages : color illustrations | en_US |
| dcterms.isPartOf | PolyU Electronic Theses | en_US |
| dcterms.issued | 2025 | en_US |
| dcterms.educationalLevel | DIREC | en_US |
| dcterms.educationalLevel | All Doctorate | en_US |
| dcterms.accessRights | restricted access | en_US |
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