The recent development of urban Macao calls for renewal or redevelopment of many historical community districts.
The Iao Hon community is an old community with more than 40 years in Macao. The poor living conditions in Iao
Hon have seriously affected the quality of life of its residents. This research takes on Iao Hon as the study site and
conducts surveys of residents on satisfaction with their living conditions and willingness to renew. Descriptive and
referential statistical analyses will be performed. The objective of this study is to identify and justify a set of practical
and sustainable renewal strategies to revitalise the community. More specifically, the strategies will ensure Iao Hon to
be an economically sustainable community with diverse businesses, an environmentally sustainable community with
ecological and livable neighbourhoods, and a socially sustainable community with equality and happiness, so that
Iao Hon becomes an exemplar community in Macau for other communities to emulate for renewal.

Authors: Xiaoyi Yan, Long Zhou, Guoqian Shen