![]() ![]() Many of which I will be highlighting in this blog (see PHVLO HATCH, form society and openground). Rental prices rose a shocking 54% in 2020, compared with 2017, according to a Bloomberg calculation using Midland Commercial data.Īrguably, some of these establishments are actively trying to give back to the community or establishing creative spaces for local artists. Attracting new and affluent visitors who understandably want a great snap with their caramel macchiato but inadvertently feeding into an industry that is pricing out the local community by driving up prices of space. The fear of gentrification is very real in this area and it is hard not to see these new modern renovations as symbolic of this shift – setting up attractive spaces but having no knowledge of the local culture. A new and thriving scene however it has not been without its controversy. But today we are going to focus on the coffee shops. Change, community and coffee The Park by Years | Image by Jessica Tangįirstly, there is a lot to cover in Sham Shui Po: from the history, the lively markets, the electronics arcade, second hand stores, authentic local eats and textile industry. Its locality is what really makes it shine. We can thank the locals who keep the area flourishing. ![]() An immensely vibrant district full of massive chunks of personality scattered about every street. It can be a sharp contrast to Central with it’s the glitz and glamour attracting people like a magpie to a sparkling trinket, but Sham Shui Po’s richness of culture is what makes it special. One of the first things you often hear about Sham Shui Po is it’s high population density and its reputation for being a less privileged district in Hong Kong. ![]() Chatteris’ own Jessica Tang sheds light on the area through her favourite places to grab a refreshment. Located in the heart of Kowloon, Sham Shui Po is a diverse and evolving neighbourhood with lots to explore. ![]()
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