Urban Design Study for the New Central Harbourfront - Stage 2 Public Engagement Public Opinion Collection Exercise Comment Card

Based on the public views collected in the Stage 1 Public Engagement launched last year, a refined urban design framework and different design concepts for the key sites have been prepared to achieve an overall vision of creating a “vibrant, green and accessible New Central Harbourfront”. You can “mix and match” the alternative design concepts. Other ideas are also welcome. We would like to know your views. Please fill in your comments and suggestions.

Location Plan of the Study Area and Key Sites Key Sites : 1 Comprehensive Development Area (CDA) Site adjoining No. 4 to 6

2 Commercial Site north of IFCII

3 CDA Site north of

4 Waterfront Related Commercial and Leisure Use Site north of City Hall

5 Government, Institution or Community Site north of CITIC Tower

6 Waterfront Related Commercial and Leisure Use Sites near HKCEC Extension

7 Waterfront Promenade

8 Waterfront Related Commercial and Leisure Use Site near Central Piers No. 9 and 10

1 Illustrative Master Layout Plans showing Possible Combinations of Alternative Design Concepts for the Key Sites These combinations are not exhaustive.

Model Photo of Illustrative Master Layout Plan A Model Photo of Illustrative Master Layout Plan B

Part 1: Design Vision (1) Do you agree to the design vision of “creating a vibrant, green and accessible New Central Harbourfront”? (please tick ( √ ) one appropriate box) Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree (1a) Any other comments? Any other suggestions?

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(2) Do you agree to adopt a sustainable and balanced approach in designing the New Central Harbourfront (i.e. a mix of commercial, leisure, recreational, open space, cultural uses, etc to enhance the uniqueness of Central as ’s Central Business District (CBD), to provide diversified uses, and to enrich the waterfront as a place for leisure by locals and tourists)? (please tick ( √ ) one appropriate box) Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree

(2a) Any other comments? Any other suggestions?

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2 Part 2: Design Concepts for the Key Sites

Please tick ( √ ) one appropriate box to indicate your views on the design concepts proposed for the following key sites.

Sites 1 and 2: Comprehensive Development Area (CDA) Site adjoining Central Piers No. 4 to 6 and Commercial Site north of IFC II Concept A (Hotel & Office) Common features: Concept B (Office & Office) Additional floor at Central Piers No. 4 to 6 for retail, dining and other waterfront-related uses Boardwalks along the harbourfront Elevated walkway system Site 2 connecting the adjacent Site 2 areas Bus terminus on ground floor of Site 2 Site 1 Site 1 - Facelift of the pier area - Enhance accessibility

Office

Hotel

Central Piers Hotel and office developments (18 and 30 storeys) No. 4 to 6 Two office developments (16 and 30 storeys) - Adding vibrancy with variety in uses - Meeting demand for super Grade A offices in Central

(3) Like both Like Concept A Like Concept B No Preference Dislike both Concepts A & B Concepts A & B

(3a) Any other comments? Any other suggestions?

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3 Site 3: CDA Site north of Statue Square

Concept A (Reduced Landscaped Deck) Concept B (Larger Landscaped Deck)

Site 3 Site 3

Reduced landscaped deck Larger landscaped deck - A series of open space at ground level - Public open space primarily on landscaped deck - Extension of Statue Square to the waterfront - Continuous open space extended from Statue Square to the waterfront - Pedestrian movement through at-grade pedestrian crossings, elevated - Unimpeded pedestrian movement to the waterfront separated from walkways and subway vehicular traffic - Visual corridor from Central to the waterfront - Visual corridor maintained from the landscaped deck - Building interaction at street level - Building interaction at both street and deck levels Landscaped Deck ( 1 to 2 storeys ) At-grade Open Space

Common features: • Reduced development intensity with 4 to 6 interconnected Retail, public car park, and ancillary car park in the basements blocks and cascading design for 8 to 10 storeys office/retail facilities in the west - Smaller building footprints and building bulk • Mini-bus, coach and taxi drop-off facilities on ground level - Enhance visual connectivity (4) Like both Like Concept A Like Concept B No Preference Dislike both Concepts A & B Concepts A & B

(4a) Any other comments? Any other suggestions? ______

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Site 4: Waterfront Related Commercial and Leisure Uses Site north of City Hall

Concept A (More Separate Blocks with Clock Tower) Concept B (Fewer Separate Blocks)

Site 4 Site 4

Six small and separate blocks with reconstructed Star Ferry Clock Tower Four small and separate blocks - Smaller building footprints and building massing - Fewer but large blocks on smaller site area (due to realigned Road P2 to accommodate the re-assembled Queen’s Pier)

Common features: Small and separate 1 to 3 storey waterfront related commercial and leisure uses - Enrich harbourfront experience - Enhance visual connectivity to the harbour

(5) Like both Like Concept A Like Concept B No Preference Dislike both Concepts A & B Concepts A & B (5a) Any other comments? Any other suggestions?

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No Comments 5 Sites 5 and 6: Arts and Cultural Precinct

Design Features:

Site 5: A complex of three separate blocks of 13 to 17 Site 5 storeys primarily for arts and culture related facilities - Meet public aspiration for arts and culture related uses at the site Site 6 Site 6: Boardwalks, public landing steps and a floating market as tourist attractions Four 1-3 storey small blocks for alfresco dining and outdoor activities Arts and culture related uses - Provide leisure and entertainment facilities supporting the adjacent arts and cultural facilities - Maintain visual connection from the city core to the harbour

(6) Site 5 Like the Concept Dislike the Concept

(6a) Any other comments? Any other suggestions?

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(7) Site 6 Like the Concept Dislike the Concept

(7a) Any other comments? Any other suggestions?

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6 Site 7: Waterfront Promenade

Concept A (Urban Park) Concept B (Urban Green) Common features: Promenade, open space, boardwalk, viewing deck, seating, etc, along the waterfront PLA berth will be part of the promenade and open for public access when it is not in military use A reserve for environmentally Site 7 friendly transport Site 7

- Provide extens ive open space - Integrate the PLA berth with the promenade to allow public access - Provide environmental ly friendly transport

Designed with a park setting with a greater variety of Designed with a more natural form of landscaping and more facilities (e.g. featured piazza and waterfront event plaza) green areas - More activity spaces - More greenery and more passive recreational uses

(8) Like both Like Concept A Like Concept B No Preference Dislike both Concepts A & B Concepts A & B

(8a) Any other comments? Any other suggestions?

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Re-assembling Queen’s Pier and Site 8 Concept A (Queen’s Pier by the Harbour) Concept B (Queen’s Pier at Original Location)

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Site 8 Site 8

* Site 3 Site 4

Queen’s Pier re-assembled at the waterfront between Central Piers No. 9 Queen’s Pier re-assembled at the original location, used as a sitting out area and 10, design of Central Piers No. 9 and 10 to integrate with Queen’s Pier, 1 to 2 storey entrance and viewing deck at Site 8 for Central Piers No. 9 and pier function revived 10 Landscaped forecourt at Site 8 - Queen’s Pier re-assembled with harbour setting and pier function - Queen’s Pier at original location and its relationship with City Hall and maintained maintained - Involves reconstruction of seawall caissons and refurbishment of Central - Involves advance works of the Airport Railway Extended Overrun Tunnel Piers No. 9 and 10 - Involves realignment of Road P2 and delay of completion - The estimated re-assembly of Queen’s Pier and associated works are about - The estimated re-assembly of Queen’s Pier and associated works are about HK$220 million HK$200 million - Estimated to complete in 2012 (assuming location determined by end 2008) - Estimated to complete in 2013 (assuming location determined by end 2008) Central Piers No. 9 and 10 * Re-assembled Queen’s Pier (9) Like both Like Concept A Like Concept B No Preference Dislike both Concepts A & B Concepts A & B (9a) Any other comments? Any other suggestions?

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No Comments 8 Reconstructing Old Star Ferry Clock Tower Concept A (Clock Tower at Site 4) Concept B (Clock Tower close to Original Location)

Site 4 Site 3

Clock Tower reconstructed at Site 4 Clock Tower reconstructed close to the original location at the landscaped deck at Site 3 (reconstruction at the original location is not possible due to underground infrastructure) - Clock Tower as a focal point with a linear axial relationship with City - Clock Tower reconstructed close to the original location Hall and the re-assembled Queen’s Pier Reconstructed Clock Tower Central Piers No. 9 and 10

(10) Like both Like Concept A Like Concept B No Preference Dislike both Concepts A & B Concepts A & B

(10a) Any other comments? Any other suggestions?

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9 Part 3: The Refined Urban Design Framework Please indicate, by a tick ( √ ), your level of agreement/disagreement to the following aspects of the overall urban design for the New Central Harbourfront. Strongly Strongly Agree Neutral Disagree Agree Disagree 1. Do you agree that the present urban design has satisfied the following sustainable design principles: (a) diverse uses and activities, e.g. a mix of commercial, leisure, recreational, open space and cultural uses (b) respecting natural setting, e.g. lower development intensity, reduced building massing, view corridors to protect ridgeline, harbour view and waterfront setting (c) respecting existing urban fabric, e.g. urban environment, visual integration with the CBD and surrounding developments (d) promoting harbourfront enhancement, e.g. waterfront promenade and public open space (e) respecting cultural heritage (f) ease of pedestrian access to harbourfront (g) promoting greening and environmentally friendly building design, e.g. green roofs and good air ventilation 2. Do you agree that the present overall urban design has met the public aspirations for a vibrant, green and accessible New Central Harbourfront?

2(a) Any other comments? Any other suggestions?

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Part 4: Other Comments and Suggestions Please fill in your other comments and suggestions.

Part 5: Profile of respondent: Provision of the information below will help us determine the profile of respondents as a group.

(a) Age: 1. under 18 2. 18-29 3. 30-44 4. 45-59 5. 60 or over (b) Gender: 1. Male 2. Female (c) Area of residence: 1. HK Island 2. 3. NT & Islands 4. Others (d) Do you pay frequent visit to Sheung Wan, Central, Admiralty or 1. Yes 2. No Wanchai: (e) Have you participated in the Stage 1 Public Engagement? 1. Yes 2. No

(f) Have you visited any exhibitions or the study website on the Stage 2 1. Yes 2. No Public Engagement? (g) Optional: Are you interested in a follow-up interview? If yes, please leave your contacts with us: Telephone : ______Email : ______

Please return the Comment Card by 10 July 2008 : • By depositing in the collection box at the exhibition venues. • By post: Special Duties Section, Planning Department, 15/F North Point Government Offices, 333 Java Road, North Point, Hong Kong • By fax : 25773075 規 劃 署 • By email : [email protected] PLANNING DEPARTMENT Thank You! 11

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The data on the profile of respondents provided in this Comment Card will be used by the Government for purpose relating to the public engagement of the Urban Design Study for the New Central Harbourfront, including the processing and compiling of the views received from the public and the analysis of relevant data and statistics, reporting and making public these views and other legitimate purposes in connection with this consultation and collection of public comments. The data may be disclosed to other government departments, bureaux and the independent consultants for the above purpose.

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