Heat stress and outdoor activities in open spaces of public housing estates in Hong Kong: A perspective of the elderly community

Open spaces in Hong Kong are in short supply and they are often underused due to the adverse climate, especially in hot and humid summer. This is a missed opportunity that can be otherwise realized...

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