My building's management sent out a notification that there would be a protest in our lobby cum public open space. Don't get me started on how developers are able to build beyond site area restrictions by claiming marble gilded office lobbies are for public consumption.
Here is what was contained within the notice:
Special Notice
We would like to inform you that there will be a demonstration in the following date & time :-
Date : 31 － 08－ 2011 (Wednesday)
Time : 2:30 pm to 3:15 pm
Organization : Concerning cross-border students
Forecasted no. of demonstrants : 40
Forecasted affected location : 2/F main lobby & corridor
Should you have any queries or need any assistance, please contact us on 2893 9369.
The Management Office
Remarks: The demonstration is well noted by the Police and the relevant government departments already. The management office and the Police assured to coordinate and monitor the demonstration until all demonstrants leave the building.
I like how accommodating the protesters are. Not only do they obtain prior approval to use the public space due to safety concerns or whatever reason there is, but they are within a group that can be easily contained and within a time frame when hardly anyone in the area will even know that they are present. I certainly would never have known a protest was going on downstairs if it weren't for the notice; I wonder if they are seeking any visibility of their plight.
Here is what was contained within the notice:
Special Notice
We would like to inform you that there will be a demonstration in the following date & time :-
Date : 31 － 08－ 2011 (Wednesday)
Time : 2:30 pm to 3:15 pm
Organization : Concerning cross-border students
Forecasted no. of demonstrants : 40
Forecasted affected location : 2/F main lobby & corridor
Should you have any queries or need any assistance, please contact us on 2893 9369.
The Management Office
Remarks: The demonstration is well noted by the Police and the relevant government departments already. The management office and the Police assured to coordinate and monitor the demonstration until all demonstrants leave the building.
I like how accommodating the protesters are. Not only do they obtain prior approval to use the public space due to safety concerns or whatever reason there is, but they are within a group that can be easily contained and within a time frame when hardly anyone in the area will even know that they are present. I certainly would never have known a protest was going on downstairs if it weren't for the notice; I wonder if they are seeking any visibility of their plight.
Comments