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5 senior officials talk about the new development area of ​​healthy city, the integration of green space, the waterfront of Yuen Long, Hung Shuiqiao Nullah, and the riverside

2022-09-03T09:58:30.933Z


The Northern Metropolitan Area and "Lantau of Tomorrow" are the two major strategic development projects in the future. Deputy Financial Secretary Wong Wai-lun attended the seminar today (3rd) and pointed out that these new development areas are opportunities for the implementation of healthy and smart cities. The Government hopes that


The Northern Metropolitan Area and "Lantau of Tomorrow" are the two major strategic development projects in the future. Deputy Financial Secretary Wong Wai-lun attended the seminar today (3rd) and pointed out that these new development areas are opportunities for the implementation of healthy and smart cities. These projects increase the open space per capita to not less than 3.5 square meters, improve the attractiveness, accessibility and sharing of open space, and introduce "blue-green elements", that is, a combination of greenery and waterfront space.


The Secretary for Development, Ning Hon-ho, for example, the development of Hung Shui Kiu/Ha Tsuen and Yuen Long South will not only reserve enough green space, but also make good use of the existing river channels and nullahs to transform them into riverside promenades.

These spaces will connect different areas, with a network of pedestrian and cycle tracks to encourage people to walk in the district and reduce their reliance on vehicles.


Ninghan Hao: River Nullah Incarnates Riverside Promenade

Ning Hanhao said that the Fanling North New Development Area will have a green corridor with a total length of 5 kilometers, while the main activities and public service facilities in the Kwu Tung North New Development Area are concentrated within 500 meters of the proposed railway station and public transport interchange in the city center.

All Xinfa Long Districts will have a well-planned pedestrian network for the convenience of residents.

As for the waterfront promenade, it will be connected by another one kilometer this year to a total length of about 26 kilometers, and will be further extended to 34 kilometers in 2028.

As for the new mechanism for optimizing the GFA concession of green buildings, development projects are required to achieve a certain rating in the BEAM, or meet the specific standards of the Buildings Department in areas such as "enhancing greening" and "healthy living elements", etc. , Ning Hanhao pointed out that the BD will implement the specific implementation details as soon as possible.

The Buildings Department is also discussing optimizing the building design and improving the design standards for building ventilation, and hopes to make recommendations in the first half of next year.

The Secretary for the Environment and Ecology, Mr. Tse Chin-wan, pointed out that the odor in the near-shore would be improved; the Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Mr. Lam Sai-hung, believed that public transport capacity and the application of smart technology should be increased; the Secretary for Housing, Mr. Ho Wing-yin, shared the importance of community participation.

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Source: hk1

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