Hong Kong Zones

REVIEW SUMMARY
Issue. Antiquated subdivisions
Trend. Economic development
Key. Remove government barriers to spur redevelopment.

Could antiquated residential subdivisions on the Gulf Coast become zones of economic freedom like Hong Kong?

Welcome to Platapalooza, a festival of planners, engineers and attorneys who recently welcomed any alternative idea to developing these depressed areas. About 100 of them gathered late last month to discuss a wide range of solutions.