urban problems solutions. urban planning new towns

Urban problems

Solutions

Urban planning

New towns

Purpose of setting up new towns

better living conditionsmore open spacemore social / community facilities

Urban renewal

Urban Renewal Authority (URA)Urban decayBetter living environment

Reclamation

Provide more landFor transport, recreation, residential,

commercial uses

Improve transport network

RoadsHighwaysRailwaysTunnels

West Rail

Tsuen WanTuen MunYuen LongTin Shui Wai

Tseung Kwan O Line

How can the railway solve the urban problem of HK?They can improve the link between the

New Territories and the urban areasand attract more people to live in the

new towns. The old urban areas can carry out

urban renewal and be less crowded.

Pollution control

Air pollution controlTo improve air

quality

Use cleaner fuelsCar owners are

punishedUse public transportPlant more trees

Pollution control

Water pollution control

To improve water quality

Sewage treatment plants

Pay sewage charges

Reduce use of waterReuse treated waste

water

Pollution control

Noise pollution control

Set up lawsNo piling and drilling

from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. and on public holidays

Set up noise shields or barriers

Pollution controlTo handle solid

wasteReopen incineratorsReduce, recycle,

reuse, replaceUse less plastic

bags, wrapping paper, plastic bowls, foam cups

Bring your own bag when shopping (BYOB)