High-quality public space is an indispensable part of a livable city. The Secretary for Development, Ning Hanhao, said in the Secretary's blog today (18th) that Hong Kong is highly urbanized, with dense buildings and population, and he understands that citizens desire high-quality and accessible public space. , the Hong Kong government will continue to uphold an open mind, review existing policies, guidelines, functions, design, management, etc., to create a high-quality living environment and a livable community for the public.
She emphasized that the government will play the role of a facilitator, promoting cooperation and joint efforts from all walks of life, so that public spaces are not only functional, but also widely welcomed by the general public.
Since last year, the Architectural Services Department has held a one-year project to improve the design of public spaces in Hong Kong to discuss with stakeholders and the public the feasibility of designing public spaces with innovative thinking, including inviting over 100 citizens to vote on the streets to express their ideas and visions for public spaces .
Architectural Services Department's "Space is Possible! Public Space Design Seminar" brings together a number of Hong Kong and international experts to discuss how to design public spaces with innovative thinking.
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Ning Hanhao wrote an article on the Secretary's blog on "Creating More High-Quality Public Spaces for Hong Kong", mentioning that the Architectural Services Department held the large-scale project "Space is Possible! Public Space Design is Possible" since last year. Form, focusing on the design of six types of public spaces, including lounges, parks, playgrounds, and waterfront promenades.
The finale event "Space is Possible! Public Space Design Seminar" has been held a few days ago. A total of six Hong Kong and international experts shared cases and opinions on how to design public spaces with innovative thinking. Among them, a local studio shared with scholars and led more than Thousands of children participated in the experience of designing public spaces; local art groups introduced how to use the vacant land under the Kwun Tong Bypass to promote creative arts and culture; representatives of multinational construction companies also explained how to apply Asian experiences to projects in other international cities; the United Nations Representatives of the Human Settlements Planning Agency shared their cross-sectoral cooperation, and architects and experts from Beijing, New York and Melbourne discussed the development direction of public space.
Ning Hanhao pointed out that he believes that this seminar will provide a platform for experts from all over the world to communicate and share the best practices, and also allow the local industry to learn from experience and broaden their horizons.
Yin Junxu, Chief Project Planning Manager of the Architectural Services Department, said that more than 300 representatives from government and non-government organizations, scholars, and people from different sectors participated in the workshop, simulating participation in the conception, design, procurement, use of public space projects, and even Follow up later to understand the problems and solutions that may be encountered when building public spaces.
The project team also invited more than 100 citizens to express their thoughts and visions for the public space through street voting.
The ArchSD project team invited over 100 members of the public to express their ideas and visions for public space through street voting.
(Photo from the Bureau's "Secretary's Blog)
The Architectural Services Department held a large-scale project entitled "Space is Possible! Public Space Design Possibilities" to explore the design feasibility of six types of public spaces, including sitting-out areas, parks, playgrounds and waterfront promenades.
(Photo from the Bureau's "Secretary's Blog)
Yin Junxu said that throughout the cross-departmental and cross-sectoral activities, ArchSD invited colleagues from other departments, public space users, design and management professionals, enterprises, NGOs, etc. to discuss how to improve Hong Kong's public space design.
The project team collected their opinions on the use and management of public spaces, and with reference to the UN-Habitat Great Possibilities! Design Thinking Toolkit" and "Space Great Possibilities! Design Guidelines" provide design directions and multiple "possibilities" for sustainable public spaces in Hong Kong.
He continued that the project team is developing the relevant toolkits and guidelines, which will be uploaded to the ArchSD website for free download when completed.
Design Thinking Consultant Lin Meihua said that there are many public spaces in Hong Kong that need to be refurbished and upgraded. The project team hopes that the design guide and toolkit will provide each stakeholder with a set of simple and fast tools, allowing them to become designers of public spaces .
Ning Hanhao concluded that in order to improve the livability of Hong Kong, high-quality public space is an indispensable part of urban experience. He will continue to uphold an open mind and review the current policies, guidelines, functions, design, management, etc. , to create a high-quality living environment and a livable community for the citizens.
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