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Paradigm shift in open space planning

➢Multiple functional approach

➢From Town Park to Town Plaza

➢Integrating nature conservation / ecology revitalization / flood prevention with recreation

How design and management would respond?

Suggested Discussion Focus

K.K. LING, SBSDirector, Jockey Club Design Institute for Social Innovation,

Professor of Practice (Planning), The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Honorary Professor, The University of Hong Kong

Adjunct Professor, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Land Use and Open Space

Background Information

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Prevailing Paradigm: Public Open Space (“O” Zone) is Just One of the Land Use Elements in the Master Planning Scheme

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Sheung ShuiMTR

Shek Wu Hui

Public Housing

Tai Tau Leng

Tsung Pak Long

Tin Ping Estate

ShenugShui

Centre

Schools

Fanling Wai

Public Housing

Ling Shan Tsuen

Low Density Housing

Medium Density Housing

Source: Google Earth

Low Density Housing

High Density Housing

High Density Housing

North District Park

North District Park

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Yuen Long MTR

Long Ping MTR

Yoho

Long Ching Estate

Yuen Long Kau Heung

Ma Tin Tsuen

Chun Wah Villas

Medium Density Housing

Medium Density Housing

Low Density Housing

High Density Housing

High Density Housing

Source: Google Earth

Yuen Long Park

Yuen Long Park

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Tin Shui Wai Park

KingswoodVillas

Private Housing

Public Housing

Tin Shui Wai MTR

Tin Yau Court

Tin Shing Court

Tin TszEstate

Tin Yiu Estate

Community Facilities

KingswoodCourt

Tin Ching Estate

Tin Yuet Estate

Tin Fu CourtTin Yan Estate

Tin WahEstate

Tin ShuiEstate

Source: Google Earth

Tin Shui Wai Park

Photo Credit: Caroline Chan, MHKIP

➢ Public Open Space➢ Pedestrian Thoroughfare➢ Shopping Street➢ Air Ventilation Corridor➢ Visual Corridor

Shifting Paradigm: (1) Five Key Functions in the Master Planning Scheme

Kwu Tong North & Fanling North New Development Areas

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Form a network that physically and visually links parks, street trees and countryside to facilitate public access

Hung Shui Kiu NDA

Community FarmOpen Space Spine

Proposed HSK Station and Regional Plaza

Regional Park

Source: Planning Department

Hung Shui Kiu New Development Area Revised Recommended Outline Development Plan

A

BA

B

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New Town ExtensionTung Chung East

Recommended Outline Development Plan of Tung Chung East

Source: Planning Department

Green wedges penetrating, flanking and connecting development parcels

(2) From Town Park to Town Plaza

Town Plaza –create eventful space for community enjoyment

➢Quality public space at strategic central location

➢Public space passed by residents everyday

➢Place making with interesting events and activities

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Yuen Long South

Yuen Long South Recommended Outline Development Plan

1. Revitalise Natural Stream 2. Create New Watercourse, Flood

Retention Facilities and Reed bed 3. Provide Tertiary Level Sewage

Treatment and Effluent Reuse

Source: Planning Department

(3) Integrating Nature Conservation /Ecology Revitalisation / Flood Retention with Recreation

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Responses in District Council

Director of Planning responded:

• Nullah can be revitalized as an feature of urban design

• Decking of the nullah is an irreversible change, and it undermines the landscape, biological and ventilation corridor potential

• Alternative traffic alleviation should be carried

1 September 2015 Yuen Long District Council

District Council Members strongly requested the nullah between Kung Um Road and KiuHing Road be decked to provide additional road space and area for car parking.

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Hung Shui Kiu: Tin Ying Road

Tin Shui Wai

Hung Hui Kiu

Source: Google Earth, Google Streetview

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Responses in District Council

Director of Planning responded:

• Revitalization of river channel has significant urban design, ecological and amenity value

• The revitalized river (can be named as Tin Shui River) with a vibrant riverside promenade will link up Tin Shui Wai and Hung Shui Kiu

1 September 2015 Yuen Long District Council

District Council Members generally objected to the abolition of Tin Ying Road worrying traffic problem would be worsened due to additional development in Hung Shui Kiu New Development Area

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Anderson Road Quarry Underground Storm Water Retention TankFlood Retention Lake in Hong Kong

Source: Drainage Services Department

Rainwater Harvesting and Flood Control

Leisure

Irrigation and non-potable purpose

Three Purpose of the Floor Retention Lake

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Tung Chung New Town extensionRiver Park in Hong Kong

Source: (left) Drainage Services Department; (right) Civil Engineering and Development Department

• New open space design integrates floor prevention, urban design and recreation purpose, with the preservation of natural features.

Would this paradigm shift bring us more well-loved public open space?

How would design and management respond to this paradigm shift for creating more well-loved public open space for our people?