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Suggested Discussion Focus 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

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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

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K.K. LING, SBS

Director, 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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156 Sheung Shui MTR Shek Wu Hui Public Housing Tai Tau Leng Tsung Pak Long Tin Ping Estate Shenug Shui 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

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157 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

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Tin Shui Wai Park

Kingswood Villas

Private Housing Public Housing

Tin Shui Wai MTR Tin Yau Court Tin Shing Court Tin Tsz Estate Tin Yiu Estate Community Facilities Kingswood Court Tin Ching Estate Tin Yuet Estate Tin Fu Court Tin Yan Estate Tin Wah Estate Tin Shui Estate

Source: Google Earth

Tin Shui Wai Park Photo Credit: Caroline Chan, MHKIP

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➢ 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 No North & Fan anlin ling No North Ne New De 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 Farm Open 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 B A B

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New Town Extension Tung Chung East

Recommended Outline Development Plan of Tung Chung East

Source: Planning Department

Green wedges penetrating, flanking and connecting development parcels

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(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 Sep eptember 2015 Yuen en Lon Long Dis District Cou Council il

District Council Members strongly requested the nullah between Kung Um Road and Kiu Hing 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 Sep eptember 2015 Yuen en Lon Long Dis District Cou Council il District Council Members generally

bjected 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 Tank

Flood 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 extension

River 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.

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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

ur people?