On Tuesday's Backchat, we're talking about light public housing.

Hongkongers who have been on the waiting list for a public flat for at least three years are now able to apply for one of the 4,400 modular apartments currently available, with an estimated 30,000 to be built by 2028.

The temporary flats will cost HK$740 to HK$2,650 per month to rent and are expected to help grassroots families currently living in subdivided accommodation enjoy better conditions while waiting to move into a public estate.

Authorities recently pledged to boost Hong Kong's public housing capacity amid criticism from different sectors that the SAR has not been doing enough to tackle housing problems. Is light public housing the answer ?

After 9:45, we learn more from a conservationist about new oyster shell recycling project. Call us any time on 2338 8266 and join the conversation. WhatsApp us on 6899 8518. Comment on our Facebook page. Or email backchat@rthk.hk


9:05am-9:45am: Light Public Housing applications

9:05am-9:20am: Prof Ho Lok Sang, director of the Pan Sutong Shanghai-Hong Kong Economic Policy Research Institute at Lingnan University

9:05am-9:30am: Jason Leung, Head of Land and Housing Research, Our Hong Kong Foundation

9:05am-9:30am: Jo Hayes, CEO of Habitat for Humanity Hong Kong

9:30am-9:45am: Sze Lai Shan, Deputy Director, The Society for Community Organisation (SoCo)


9:45am-10:00am: Oyster shell recycling

9:45am-10:00am: Sheila Wong, Assistant Conservation Manager, The Nature Conservancy