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This is an essential element of option 1 Hong Kong’s competitiveness Hong Kong is an internation- on the world stage. It renders The Lantau Development Advi- ally-unique urban model based our super-high density more sory Committee (LanDAC) has pro- on the tripartite tenets of super- liveable. posed a vision for the development high density, transit-oriented of Lantau Island that comprises two New Territories development, and limited urban a turning point main ideas: expansion of the exist- extent. Globally we edge towards ing new town in North Lantau, and unprecedented urbanisation, and the development of an “East Lantau the role of urban design has never Metropolis” to the east of the island. been more important. The Hong +800,000 The expansion of Tung Chung, as Kong model may well represent estimated growth of hong kong’s well as development at Sunny Bay the best template for sustainable population by the year 2054 HARMONY BETWEEN Station and the Siu Ho Wan MTRC 21st century urban growth. CITY AND NATURE depot, is a sensible mode of growth. The formula works like this: But our successful urban It builds on Hong Kong’s estab- high population density fosters model faces increasing chal- hong kong from tai mo shan (image: C J B Scholten) lished strengths as a linear, transit- first rate public transport. At the lenges. Air pollution contributes oriented city and capitalises on new same time, transit-oriented de- to thousands of early deaths + infrastructure and regional connec- velopment encourages transit each year and diminishes Hong houston THE MOST ENERGY tions. The environmental impact is significantly less, given that the arti- Lantau use, helping reduce congestion Kong’s global competitiveness. detroit EFFICIENT CITY IN THE and air pollution while improv- Much of this pollution is gen- ficial northern coast already hosts a los angeles ing convenience and liveability. erated by local traffic – and WORLD? highway and a railway. washington The East Lantau Metropolis, on The limited physical spread of the car ownership has risen drasti- chicago city helps conserve our spectacu- cally in recent years, causing in- new york the other hand, requires massive lar natural environment while the creased road congestion. upfront infrastructure investment toronto to connect it to northern Lantau at linear form of the city is naturally Car-oriented planning is not melbourne suited to the MTR system, reduc- a viable route for Hong Kong, sydney one end and Kennedy Town at the other. It presents a major environ- ing reliance on road transport. given the city’s size, density, brussels The synergy between these and finite road capacity. It is es- london mental impact on previously undis- copenhagen tokyo turbed islands, coastlines, and small three factors is essential to Hong sential that we grow in a transit- singapore hong kong amsterdam ONE BIG MOVE moscow settlements. Proper evaluation of a

Kong’s liveability and urban sus- oriented manner. If MTR is not usage energy transport plan of this scale requires considera- tainability. the most convenient and acces- LanDAC: EAST LANTAU METROPOLIS urban density + tion of alternatives. sible option, people will choose green city to drive. Hong Kong is growing and option 2 the government intends to en- We believe in an incremental sure a supply of 480,000 new growth strategy that engages and flats within the next decade. But enhances existing urban context HONG KONG’S POPULATION IS SET TO land remains scarce. How we and have conceived Nam Tong as grow – the form of this signifi- New Territories 32% a paradigm for growth. cant urban expansion – is inte- INCREASE BY 800,000 IN THE NEXT 25 YEARS. Nam Tong is a natural exten- gral to remaining “Asia’s World sion of the city, and the MTR City” and an attractive place to HOW SHOULD THE CITY GROW? 68% system, at the eastern reach of live and visit. the existing urban area. Compris- High-density, transit-orient- ing three main zones, it is easily ed development and environ- phased. Proposed land reclama- Hong Kong is growing and land supply is a pressing concern. How we grow is integral mental conservation has served tion sits outside to ensuring the city’s continuing liveability, sustainability, and competitiveness. us well to date. Let’s build on and would affect only artificial For a small territory, Hong our strengths! hong kong urban extent 5km shorelines. Kong boasts a stunning diver- Nam Tong integrates seam- The future presents uncertainties and the precise nature and extent of long-term sity of landscapes. The breadth alternatives lessly with existing plans. For in- and connectivity of our country stance, the Chief Executive, in his urban growth can never be fully predicted. We believe in a flexible, incremental parks provides valuable habitat Lantau is a large island. No 2016 Policy Address, proposed the Lantau Hong Kong Island growth strategy that works to enhance the existing urban context and builds on for a wide variety of wildlife, and doubt it holds great develop- development of the Tseung Kwan contains a network of trails where ment potential. But the issue O Area 137 fill bank for housing. existing plans. Hong Kongers find adventure and of land supply requires holistic Nam Tong provides a holistic escape each weekend. thinking, at the territory-wide framework for this proposal. In Most other global cities have level, in order to balance de- terms of transport, Nam Tong Nam Tong is a conceptual new town for 500,000 residents at the eastern edge been unable to achieve a lasting mand for development and ties in with the proposed Route 6 balance among competing land open space. To judge the merit highway (Central Kowloon Route- of the urban area. Conceived as a viable solution to the land supply problem, and uses. Among world cities, Hong of the East Lantau Metropolis Cross Bay Link), and the MTR’s an alternative to the proposed East Lantau Metropolis, this vision is built on the Kong residents enjoy access to un- proposal, it should be evalu- planned East Kowloon and North spoiled natural landscapes with ated alongside alternatives. Island lines. Residents would principles that make Hong Kong a sustainable urban model. an ease that residents of sprawl- Nam Tong is a viable, flexible, enjoy quick, direct MTR rides to INCREMENTAL GROWTH ing London, New York City, or and cheaper alternative that has both Central and the East Kow- FARRELLS: NAM TONG - A PARADIGM FOR GROWTH Tokyo could never imagine. minimal environmental impact. london urban extent 5km loon CBD without interchange.

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concept transport MAP VIBRANT STREETSCAPES THE MISSING LINK? phasing Fat Tong Chau, a former island, A new MTR harbour crossing will be conserved as the town’s would unlock the land south of 1 historic centrepiece and as a com- Tseung Kwan O. We believe this munity park. Flanking the island can also spur revitalisation of 3 are the three main development the older industrial area in Chai zones: Innovation Centre, Nam Wan. 2 Tong Island, and Nam On. Three Nam Tong is designed as a 4 new MTR stations will help focus transit-oriented community, neighbourhood centres for each with all residences and places of of these communities. In addi- employment within walking dis- tion, the existing Lohas Park sta- tance of an MTR station. It will ? tion serves the Lohas Park district, be well-connected to both Hong which would be enhanced with a Kong Island as well as to East view to forming a more rounded, Kowloon, through an extension people-oriented destination. of the , which will take over the Lohas Park open spaces spur line. The two MTR lines will converge in the town cen- Residents will enjoy new coastal tre, providing high-frequency, parks oriented to maximise views high-capacity transport to major VICTORIA HARBOUR LINKS of the Tseung Kwan O skyline, the employment centres like Central, Victoria Harbour entrance, as well East Kowloon, and Quarry Bay. as the sightline through Lei Yue A network of coastal prom- “A new MTR harbour crossing Mun toward Central and Kow- ACTIVE WATERFRONTS enades, integrated with a pedes- loon. We propose opening the trian and bike-friendly urban will unlock the remote lands Fat Tong Chau beach for bathing core, will provide the area with and building an artificial beach at a legible, integrated, and com- south of Tseung Kwan O and help Nam On. The former landfills sur- prehensive active transportation rounding the town shall also be system to connect residents to spur development of the older developed as open parkland. A pe- the MTR stations. destrian axis will frame the trail- industrial area in Chai Wan.” head leading to the Clear Water synergies Bay Country Park, through which residents can hike to the Clear Nam Tong fits snugly within Water Bay beaches. existing government plans. For instance, the Chief Executive, vibrancy and diversity in his 2016 Policy Address, pro- posed utilising the site of the The vitality of Hong Kong’s Area 137 Fill Bank for develop- older districts is conspicuously ment. Nam Tong provides an ide- absent from places like Tin Shui al framework for that proposal. Wai and Tseung Kwan O. These The government is moving new towns have demonstrated forward with the construction of the effects of an overscaled public Route 6, a largely underground realm that lacks identifiable cen- highway that crosses Kowloon tres for community life coupled from east to west. It is presently with unwarranted land use segre- LIVING, WORKING, PLAYING planned to end in a dead end at gation. Pedestrians are forced to the Tseung Kwan O industrial navigate a confusing gauntlet of estate, but could be used to link footbridges and subways for the Nam Tong to the wider urban re- expedient of traffic movement. gion. Nam Tong aims to foster a high The Island Line becomes pro- degree of walkability through an gressively more congested near emphasis on legible, people-ori- Central. The , a ented planning. The town would proposed duplication of the most be diverse in all respects: build- congested section of the Island ing form, building use, and socio- Line, provides the extra capacity economic composition. The most to support Nam Tong. vibrant urban districts in Hong Synergies also exist with the re- Kong and worldwide comprise vitalisation of East Kowloon as a an integrated range of building second CBD, the proposed MTR types catering to different groups , and the In- Nam Tong is a proposed new town south of Tseung Kwan O, on the site of the current in society. Nam Tong will form a novation and Technology minis- balanced community with a fine- ter’s proposal to develop a smart industrial estate, the Area 137 Fill Bank, as well as an area of newly-reclaimed land. grained mix of space for living, technology hub within our Inno- working, and playing. vation Centre district. PROPOSED MTR CONNECTIONS

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