| 英文摘要 |
The First Market was originally a bustling commercial area located in front of Taichung Train Station, attracting heavy foot traffic. It was once one of Taichung City’s favorite shopping spots, successfully drawing both locals and tourists, which boosted economic opportunities and spurred industrial development. On October 22, 1978, a fire broke out in the First Market, destroying about half of the shops. In response, the Taichung City Government decided to reconstruct the original public market into a building with three underground floors and thirteen above-ground floors. Later named“First Plaza”, it officially opened in 1991. Surrounded by Taiwan Boulevard Section 1, Jiguang Street, Chenggong Road, and Green River West Street, it became a comprehensive entertainment and leisure plaza, reviving prosperity in the central district. Located within the commercial area in front of Taichung Train Station, First Plaza includes an underground parking lot, boutique stores, a food court, a movie theater (First Cinema), KTV, arcade, billiard hall, bowling alley, skating rink, and a Western-style music restaurant, primarily catering to youth and foreign workers. Around 2000, Southeast Asian shops began gathering nearby, and on July 3, 2016, Taichung City Government renamed it“ASEAN Plaza”, now also known as“Little Southeast Asia in Taichung”. According to the Economic Development Bureau of Taichung City Government, foreign migrant workers spend an astonishing NT$120 million monthly at ASEAN Plaza. The building’s management committee consists of 17 members. Since floors 1 to 3 are still owned by the Taichung City Government, it holds 3 seats on the committee, while the other 14 seats are elected from among over 130 owners. The committee’s finances were previously in deficit, struggling to pay even utility bills, but due to effective management in recent years, it has gradually shifted to a surplus, accumulating a fund of NT$16 million. This financial turnaround reportedly contributed to a violent incident over the committee chair election in 2021. This article explores these issues by examining administrative regulations and rights to information, referencing the Condominium Management Ordinance and other related provisions to discuss issues such as liability status, the right to present opinions, and reasonable preparation periods. |