Originally Posted by
lance1713
Any idea what the government's rationale is on not preserving more of HK's history through these buildings?
As with anywhere in the world:
$$$$$$$$
The HKSAR government can make more money "modernising" things and then selling property, etc. In cahoots with big business, they can also put a stranglehold on smaller businesses. How many small, local businesses would one expect to see in a new mall by a new Star Ferry pier in TST?