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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?