First field pilot

After developing a protocol for field observations, the local team conducted a “field try-out” on Thursday 23 Feb at Shek Kip Mei Estate Market. Things went much as planned; the site is fairly large and rather spacious, thus relatively easy to work at. Quite exciting observations were made of sounds, smells, layout, design, people’s movements… A local store owner (sporting an impressive set of stone jewelry) urged us to seek permissions on 2nd floor management. This spiraled up the bureaucracy, and we are finding out about permit applications (online, telephone, letters…). The snag is “film shooting” though that is obviously not our main priority. Nevertheless, once initial hurdles are overcome, we will know best practices so that we can scale up later on.