'Saving the Micro' is a strategy to integrate Hong Kong's informal economies through the usage of the construction sites throughout the city. The strategy is a response to the recent new policies to ban informal street activities and shows how rather than banning, integration can strengthen the quality of Hong Kong's streets. full presentation of alternative economies: http://www.slideshare.net/jbmoelker/permacity-hong-kong-fantasies-presentation-alternative-economies-31-oct-2008 This project is part of the 'PermaCity: Hong Kong Fantasies' workshop. more info about the workshop: http://ifou.org/index.php?subaction=showfull&id=1228684769&archive=

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micro now micro sites
innovate
2010 - 2020

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micro now micro sites
innovate
2010 - 2020

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micro now micro sites
innovate
2010 - 2020
integrate
> 2020
street mall

9. SAVING THE MICRO
micro now micro sites
innovate
2010 - 2020
integrate
> 2020
street mall

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micro now micro sites
innovate
2010 - 2020
upgrade integrate
> 2030 > 2020
street mall

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micro now micro sites
innovate
2010 - 2020
upgrade integrate accumulate
> 2030 > 2020 > 2030
street mall micro mall

12. SAVING THE MICRO
micro now micro sites
innovate
2010 - 2020
upgrade integrate accumulate
> 2030 > 2020 > 2030
street mall micro mall