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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)