THE GOVERNMENT OF THE HONG KONG SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION PLANNING DEPARTMENT Agreement No. CE4/2004 (TP) South East Kowloon Development Comprehensive Planning and Engineering Review Stage 1: Planning Review Technical Report No.4H Preliminary Sustainability Assessment (February 2007) CITY PLANNING – MAUNSELL JOINT VENTURE in association with Atkins China Ltd. Edaw Urban Design Ltd. ADI Ltd. Agreement No: CE 4/2004 (TP) South East Kowloon Development Comprehensive Planning and Engineering Review Stage 1: Planning Review (Feasibility Study) Preliminary Sustainability Assessment Table of Contents Abbreviation and Acronyms 1. INTRODUCTION 1-1 1.1 Purpose 1-1 1.2 Report Structure 1-1 2. REVISED PRELIMINARY OUTLINE DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2-1 2.1 Study Area and Major Proposals 2-1 2.2 Land Use Budget and Key Development Parameters 2-2 3. ASSESSMENT APPROACH 3-1 3.1 Sustainability Development 3-1 3.2 Purpose of Sustainability Assessment 3-1 3.3 Approach of the Present PSA 3-1 4. PRELIMINARY SUSTAINABILITY ASSESSMENT 4-1 4.1 Economy 4-1 4.2 Natural Resources 4-4 4.3 Society and Social Infrastructure 4-7 4.4 Leisure and Cultural Vibrancy 4-8 4.5 Environmental Quality 4-9 4.6 Mobility 4-11 4.7 Other Major Considerations: Non-quantifiable Indicators 4-11 4.8 Other Major Considerations: Non-quantifiable Issues 4-17 5. SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION 5-1 5.1 Summary 5-1 5.2 Conclusion 5-5 List of Tables Table 2.2.1 Land Use Budget for the Study Area Table 2.2.2 Key Development Parameters Table 3.3.1 CASET Indicators Not Relevant to the Present Study Table 3.3.2 CASET Indicators Relevant to the Present Study Table 3.3.3 Project Specific Indicators Table 5.1.1 Summary of Sustainability Assessment Results City Planning - Maunsell Joint Venture Nov 2006 Page i Final Technical Report No.4H List of Figure Figure 2.1.1 Major Proposals for Kai Tak Development Appendices Appendix 2.2.1 Draft Development Schedule Appendix 3.3.1 Guiding Principles Appendix 3.3.2 Sustainability Indicators Nov 2006 Page ii Agreement No: CE 4/2004 (TP) South East Kowloon Development Comprehensive Planning and Engineering Review Stage 1: Planning Review (Feasibility Study) LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS CASET Computer Aided Sustainability Evaluation Tool CKR Central Kowloon Route DO District Open Space EFTM Environmental Friendly Transport Mode GFA Gross Floor Area G/IC Government, Institution or Community GDP Gross Domestic Product HKPSG Hong Kong Planning Standards and Guidelines KTAC Kai Tak Approach Channel KTD Kai Tak Development KTN Kai Tak Nullah LO Local Open Space OCPs Outline Concept Plans PODP Preliminary Outline Development Plan PSA Preliminary Sustainability Assessment RTS Refuse Transfer Station RO Regional Open Space SCL Shatin-to-Central Link SEKD South East Kowloon Development T2 Trunk Road T2 URBTIX Urban Ticketing System WSD Water Supplies Department City Planning - Maunsell Joint Venture Nov 2006 Agreement No: CE 4/2004 (TP) South East Kowloon Development Comprehensive Planning and Engineering Review Stage 1: Planning Review (Feasibility Study) 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Purpose 1.1.1 The present Study was commenced in July 2004. Since then, the Study has conducted the Baseline Review of Kai Tak and its vicinity, Stage 1 Public Participation: Community’s Vision for Kai Tak, preparation of Outline Concept Plans (OCPs) and its associated technical assessments and Stage 2 Public Participation: OCPs. 1.1.2 Taking into account the above Study findings and public views received, the consultant team has proceeded to work on the formulation of the draft Preliminary Outline Development Plan (PODP) according to the Study Brief. The draft PODP was promulgated for public discussion during Stage 3 Public Participation between June and August 2006. 1.1.3 The draft PODP has been revised and preliminary technical assessments have been conducted, taking into accounts comments/proposals received during Stage 3 Public Participation, These preliminary technical assessments, including traffic and transport assessment, environmental assessment, and other infrastructural assessments, are reported separately under Technical Report No. 4A-G (TR4A-G). 1.1.4 The objective of the present TR4H is to present the findings of the Preliminary Sustainability Assessment (PSA) of the revised PODP. The sustainability performance of the revised PODP will be examined, including its social, economic, environmental and cross-sectoral aspects. 1.2 Report Structure 1.2.1 Following this Chapter, Chapter 2 will briefly summarize the proposals for the draft PODP. 1.2.2 Chapter 3 will discuss the approach of the present PSA, including the use of the CASET and the relevant sustainability indicators. 1.2.3 Chapter 4 will present the findings of the PSA under each indicator. 1.2.4 Chapter 5 will provide a summary and conclusion for the PSA. City Planning - Maunsell Joint Venture Nov 2006 Page 1 - 1 Agreement No: CE 4/2004 (TP) South East Kowloon Development Comprehensive Planning and Engineering Review Stage 1: Planning Review (Feasibility Study) 2 REVISED PRELIMINARY OUTLINE DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2.1 Study Area and Major Proposals 2.1.1 The Study Area (namely Kai Tak Development or KTD) covers an area of 328 ha, including 48 ha of existing built-up area adjacent to the ex-airport site. Taking into account the site constraints and opportunities and the compatibility with the surrounding districts, six main districts have been identified within the Study Area (Figure 2.1.1). The major planning and development proposals as shown in the revised PODP are summarized in the following. Kai Tak City Centre (North Apron East) 2.1.2 Served by the SCL Kai Tak Station and possessing a vast piece of flat land, North Apron East is well-placed for commercial/office uses and integrated residential development. This new city centre will also be compatible with, and also has high potential to act as a regeneration catalyst for, the surrounding business and residential areas such as San Po Kong and Kowloon City. 2.1.3 A Station Square is proposed above the underground SCL Kai Tak Station to act as the focal point of this district. A high-quality office belt of around 390,000m2 office GFA (complemented by other commercial facilities and residential uses) is proposed along the northern side of the Station Square, which will extend along Prince Edward Road East to Sung Wong Toi Park. Two committed public housing sites are located to the east while a specially designed residential cluster in grid form is planned to the south. Sports Hub (North Apron West) 2.1.4 Commanding a prominent location at the harbour-front and being in close proximity to the proposed Metro Park as well as the existing communities in To Kwa Wan and Kowloon City, North Apron West is considered a favourable location for a multi-purpose stadium complex. Its bay location offers prominence to the iconic main stadium in the harbour-front. Its rail-accessibility and proximity with the existing neighbourhoods render the sports facilities convenient for the use of the local residents, the rest of Hong Kong people and visiting sportsmen alike. Metro Park (Runway North and around KTAC) 2.1.5 To improve the water circulation in KTAC, a 600m wide opening is proposed across the northern part of the Runway. A piled deck will be provided above the gap to maintain the original configuration of the historical runway. This deck offers a precious opportunity to create a sizeable harbourfront park, The Park will be further extended into North Apron, integrated with the Sports Hub and forming a comprehensive open space network including SungWong Toi Park, Station Square and North Apron District Park. City Planning - Maunsell Joint Venture Nov 2006 Page 2 - 1 Final Technical Report No.4H Runway Precinct (Middle Runway) 2.1.6 To maximize the unique advantage of panoramic sea view on both sides, a runway precinct with mixed residential/hotel/retail/cultural uses in the middle section is planned. On the harbour-side of the precinct, a hotel belt with a mix of entertainment, conference and retail provision will be developed. On the KTAC side of the precinct, low density and medium rise housing with private gardens will be developed. 2.1.7 A shopping street is also planned along the harbour-side of the Runway Precinct to maintain vibrancy from Metro Park to the Tourism and Leisure Hub. Tourism and Leisure Hub (Runway South) 2.1.8 With considerable water depth and water manoeuvring space, Runway South is endowed with the natural advantages for cruise terminal development. A tourism and leisure hub is further planned to capitalize on this anchor as well as the stunning harbour view at the Runway end. A 190,000m2 GFA hotel/retail/entertainment complex is planned, as well as a runway park at the runway end. South Apron Corner (South Apron) 2.1.9 A variety of commercial and G/IC uses (including an around 7 ha hospital site) are planned in South Apron to act as a smooth transition between the Runway attractions and the surrounding Kowloon Bay and Kwun Tong business areas, and help the regeneration of the latter. 2.2 Land Use Budget and Key Development Parameters 2.2.1 Land Use Budget 2.2.1.1 The land use budget for the Study Area is shown in Table 2.2.1. Table 2.2.1: Land Use Budget for the Study Area SEKD CFS * Revised PODP Uses Area (ha) % Area (ha) % Commercial - - 18.96 5.78 Special Residential - - 9.17 2.80 Residential Zone 1 39.28(1) 8.53 1.22 0.37 Residential Zone 2 41.13(2) 8.93 20.87 6.36 Residential Zone 3 22.43(3) 4.87 6.07 1.85 Government 29.25 8.92 Institution or 51.57 11.19 3.02 0.92