Public Housing Collection

Choi Hung Estate, one of the oldest public housing estates in Hong Kong, Wong Tai Sin District, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China

Empty tennis court at Choi Hung Estate, one of the oldest public housing estates in Hong Kong, Wong Tai Sin District, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China

WASHINGTON D. C. 1942. A group of young dancers at the Frederick Douglass housing
WASHINGTON D.C. 1942. A group of young dancers at the Frederick Douglass housing project in the Anacostia neighborhood of Washington D.C. Photograph by Gordon Parks, July 1942

Ping Shek Estate, one of the oldest public housing estates in Hong Kong, Kwun Tong District, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China

Lai Tak Tsuen, one of the first public housing developments in Hong Kong, Tai Hang, Eastern District, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, China

Apartment blocks, Hong Kong

Public housing apartments, Shek Kip Mei, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Public housing apartment block towers in Tseung Kwan O, Sai Kung District, New Territories, Hong Kong, China

Beijing, China apartment block skyline

Apartment block towers in Tin Shui Wai, Yuen Long District, New Territories, Hong Kong, China

Highrise apartment block towers in Kowloon Bay, Kwun Tong District, New Territories, Hong Kong, China

Shek Kip Mei Estate public housing apartment block towers, Shek Kip Mei, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China

Public housing apartment block towers in Kowloon Bay, Kwun Tong District, New Territories, Hong Kong, China

Pinback button promoting public housing in New York City, late 20th century
An aubergine colored pinback button promoting public housing. The text appears in orange and reads: [Support / Public / Housing!] with the first letter of each word underlined

Val de Travers Ltd who have worked on the London County Council Estate and the London Country Council Hughesfield Estate in Deptford, London. 1938

View Of Favelas in Rocinha and Christ The Redeemer At The Top Of Corcovado Mountain, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
View Of Favelas in Rocinha and Christ The Redeemer At The Top Of Corcovado Mountain In The Background, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, South America

DETROIT, 1942. Moving vans, with a police escort, moving black families belongings into the newly built Sojourner Truth housing project in Detroit, Michigan

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"From Empty Tennis Courts to Vibrant Communities: Exploring Public Housing in Hong Kong and Beyond" Choi Hung Estate, one of the oldest public housing estates in Hong Kong, showcases an empty tennis court that once echoed with laughter and competition. Wong Tai Sin's historic Choi Hung Estate stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of public housing, providing affordable homes for generations. In 1942 Washington D. C. , young dancers at Frederick Douglass housing found solace and joy amidst challenging times, highlighting the importance of community spaces. Ping Shek Estate in Kwun Tong is another pioneer among Hong Kong's public housing developments, offering shelter and support since its inception. Lai Tak Tsuen holds a special place in history as one of the first public housing projects in Hong Kong's Tai Hang district, symbolizing a commitment to social welfare. Towering apartment blocks dotting the skyline of bustling Hong Kong serve as a reminder that public housing plays an integral role in addressing urban living challenges. Shek Kip Mei's iconic Shek Kip Mei Estate boasts towering apartment block towers that have provided countless families with safe and affordable homes over the years. From Tseung Kwan O to Tin Shui Wai, high-rise apartment block towers stand tall across various districts within New Territories—showcasing how public housing transcends geographical boundaries. The vibrant community residing within Kowloon Bay's high-rise apartment block towers exemplifies how these structures foster social cohesion amid rapid urbanization. Public housing has become synonymous with hope and opportunity for residents across different regions—a testament to its transformative power beyond mere bricks and mortar.