Paradigm Shift in Open Space Planning

Suggested Discussion Focus Paradigm shift in open space planning ➢Multiple functional approach ➢From Town Park to Town Plaza ➢Integrating nature conservation / ecology revitalization / flood prevention with recreation How design and management would respond? 153 Background Information Land Use and Open Space K.K. LING, SBS Director, Jockey Club Design Institute for Social Innovation, Professor of Practice (Planning), The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Honorary Professor, The University of Hong Kong Adjunct Professor, The Chinese University of Hong Kong Prevailing Paradigm: Public Open Space (“O” Zone) is Just One of the Land Use Elements in the Master Planning Scheme 155 North District Park High Density Shek Wu Hui Tin Ping Estate Tsung Pak High Density Housing Long Housing Tai Tau Leng Low Density Shenug Shui Public Housing Housing Centre Ling Shan Tsuen Sheung Shui MTR Schools Low Density North District Housing Park Public Housing Medium Fanling Wai Density Housing Source: Google Earth 156 Yuen Long Park Long Ping MTR Long Ching Yuen Long MTR Estate High Density Housing High Yuen Long Kau Heung Yoho Density Housing Yuen Long Park Medium Density Housing Chun Wah Villas Ma Tin Tsuen Low Density Housing Medium Density Housing Source: Google Earth 157 Tin Shui Wai Park Tin Fu Court Tin Yan Tin Ching Estate Estate Tin Yuet Estate Tin Wah Estate Kingswood Court Public Tin Shui Tin Shui Wai Community Housing Estate Park Facilities Kingswood Tin Tsz Villas Estate Private Tin Yiu Estate Housing Tin Yau Court Tin Shing Court Source: Google Earth Tin Shui Wai MTR Photo Credit: Caroline Chan, MHKIP 158 Shifting Paradigm: (1) Five Key Functions in the Master Planning Scheme Kwu Tong North & Fanling North ➢ Public Open Space New Development Areas ➢ Pedestrian Thoroughfare ➢ Shopping Street ➢ Air Ventilation Corridor ➢ Visual Corridor Hung Shui Kiu New Development Area Revised Hung Shui Kiu NDA Recommended Outline Development Plan Form a network that physically and visually links parks, street trees and countryside to facilitate public access A B Proposed HSK Station and Regional Plaza Open Space Spine Community Farm B Regional Park A Source: Planning Department 160 Recommended Outline Development New Town Extension Plan of Tung Chung East Tung Chung East Green wedges penetrating, flanking and connecting development parcels Source: Planning Department 161 (2) From Town Park to Town Plaza Town Plaza – create eventful space for community enjoyment ➢Quality public space at strategic central location ➢Public space passed by residents everyday ➢Place making with interesting events and activities Yuen Long South Recommended Outline (3) Integrating Nature Conservation Development Plan /Ecology Revitalisation / Flood Retention with Recreation Yuen Long South 1. Revitalise Natural Stream 2. Create New Watercourse, Flood Retention Facilities and Reed bed 3. Provide Tertiary Level Sewage Treatment and Effluent Reuse Source: Planning Department 163 District Council Members Responses in District Council strongly requested the nullah between Kung Um Road and Kiu Hing Road be decked to provide additional road space and area for car parking. Director of Planning responded: • Nullah can be revitalized as an feature of urban design • Decking of the nullah is an irreversible change, and it 1 September 2015 Yuen Long District Council undermines the landscape, biological and ventilation corridor potential • Alternative traffic alleviation should be carried 164 Hung Shui Kiu: Tin Ying Road Tin Shui Wai Hung Hui Kiu Source: Google Earth, Google Streetview 165 Responses in District Council District Council Members generally objected to the abolition of Tin Ying Road worrying traffic problem would be worsened due to additional development in Hung Shui Kiu New Development Area Director of Planning responded: • Revitalization of river channel has significant urban design, ecological and amenity value • The revitalized river (can be named as Tin Shui River) with a vibrant riverside promenade 1 September 2015 Yuen Long District Council will link up Tin Shui Wai and Hung Shui Kiu 166 Anderson Road Quarry Underground Storm Water Retention Tank Flood Retention Lake in Hong Kong Three Purpose of the Floor Retention Lake Leisure Rainwater Harvesting and Flood Control Irrigation and non-potable purpose Source: Drainage Services Department 167 Tung Chung New Town extension River Park in Hong Kong • New open space design integrates floor prevention, urban design and recreation purpose, with the preservation of natural features. Source: (left) Drainage Services Department; (right) Civil Engineering and Development Department 168 Would this paradigm shift bring us more well-loved public open space? How would design and management respond to this paradigm shift for creating more well-loved public open space for our people?.

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