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Planning Department The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Agreement No.: PLNQ 44/2006 Public Engagement Programme for the Hung Hom District Study Stage 1 PEP Final Working Paper CC AA RR EE Centre of Architectural Research for Education, Elderly, Environment and Excellence Ltd. In collaboration with The Community Participation Unit, PlanArch Consultants Ltd. The Department of Architecture The Chinese University of Hong Kong Prepared by: Mr. Andy Wong Issued by: Mr. Daniel Cheung Date: 15 March 2007 Public Engagement Programme for the Hung Hom District Study Stage 1 PEP Final Working Paper Table of Contents Page 1. Background of Stage 1 Public Engagement Programme 1 2. Summary of Site Visit and Brainstorming Session 2 2.1 Brief Summary of Site Visit and Brainstorming Session 2.2 Issues Discussed / Concerned and Suggestions 3. Summary of Questionnaire Survey 15 3.1 Objective 3.2 Implementation 3.3 Overall Analysis 4. Summary of District Council Meetings and HEC Sub-committee Meeting 20 5. Written Submissions 21 6. Conclusion 22 Appendix Appendix A – Invitation List and List of Participants Appendix B – Handout for Site Visit Appendix C – Handout for Brainstorming Session Appendix D – Photos of Site Visit and Brainstorming Session Appendix E – Photos of Notes and Drawings Jotted by Participants Appendix F – Questionnaire Public Engagement Programme for the Hung Hom District Study – Stage 1 PEP Final Working Paper 1 Background of Stage 1 Public Engagement Programme To facilitate public participation throughout the process of the Hung Hom District Study, the Planning Department has appointed the Centre of Architectural Research for Education, Elderly, Environment and Excellence Limited, in association with the Community Participation Unit of Department of Architecture, The Chinese University of Hong Kong and PlanArch Consultants Limited (PEP consultant thereafter) to design, prepare and carry out a 2-stage Public Engagement Programme to collect public views on the enhancement of the Hung Hom harbour-front areas. Stage 1 of this Public Engagement Programme has been accomplished in February 2007. It mainly involved collecting views from relevant stakeholders and the public through site visit, brainstorming session, questionnaire survey and district council visits as to their perception of Hung Hom district and visions on how to enhance the area. These views will serve as inputs for the Hung Hom District Study in formulating a District Plan for the area of which the study is to be undertaken by Urbis Ltd. and Ove Arup & Partners Hong Kong Ltd. (HHDS consultant thereafter). Upon formulation of a draft District Plan, Stage 2 of the Programme will be conducted to present the draft District Plan to the public for comment with a view to further refining the proposals. C A R E Centre of Architectural Research for Education, Elderly, Environment and Excellence Ltd. Page 1 Public Engagement Programme for the Hung Hom District Study – Stage 1 PEP Final Working Paper 2 Summary of Site Visit and Brainstorming Session 2.1 Brief Summary of Site Visit and Brainstorming Session Site Visit and Brainstorming Session of Stage 1 of Public Engagement Programme for the Hung Hom District Study were held on 3 February 2007. 191 invitations were sent out to various stakeholders. The total number of participants for the site visit and brainstorming session was respectively 35 and 61. These stakeholders included representatives from - Kowloon City District Council and Yau Tsim Mong District Council; - Government Bureaux / Departments; - Public Utility Companies; - Green Groups; - Harbour Concern Groups; - NGOs; - Hung Hom District Residents; - Property Management Companies; - Property Developers; - Relevant Enterprises / Business Organizations; - Academics and - Media. (Please refer to Appendix A for the details of participants) The programme started with a site familiarisation tour. Since there were different characteristics and issues pertinent to various parts of the study area, it was, for the purpose of the site visit, divided into three sub-districts. (Please refer to Appendix B for the details of sub-districts). Participants got to choose to visit one of the three sub-districts. The guided site visit aimed to let the participants have direct and “hands-on” connection to the area. Site visit handout was distributed to outline key issues and core elements of the study area to facilitate discussion. The existing strengths, weakness, opportunities and threats were discussed. (Please refer to Appendix B for the details of Site Visit Handout) After the tour, the participants proceeded to the brainstorming session venue and were divided into five groups with other participants. After an opening remark given by the Chairman of the HEC Sub- committee, a presentation on the baseline review of the study area given by the HHDS consultant, and a briefing on brainstorming session given by the PEP consultant, representatives of each site visit group were invited to share their initial findings and comments. In the small group discussion session, handout was distributed to facilitate in-depth discussion to further develop stakeholders’ vision for the Hung Hom harbour-front and formulate their planning and sustainability principles. (Please refer to Appendix C for the details of Brainstorming Session Handout) Representatives of each group then presented their discussion results, with the aid of drawings, notes and sketch maps. The event was concluded with a brief summary by the PEP consultant and closing remarks by the Chairman of Yau Tsim Mong District Council and a Member of Hung Hom District Council. (Please refer to Appendix D and E for the photos) C A R E Centre of Architectural Research for Education, Elderly, Environment and Excellence Ltd. Page 2 Public Engagement Programme for the Hung Hom District Study – Stage 1 PEP Final Working Paper Rundown of Site Visit and Brainstorming Session is as follow: Time Programme Responsible Party Site Visit 12:45pm – 1:00pm Registration PEP Consultant 1:00pm – 2:15pm Site Visit Tour PEP Consultant Brainstorming Session 2:15pm – 2:30pm Registration 2:30pm – 2:45pm Opening Remarks HEC Sub-committee Chairman 2:45pm – 3:15pm Brief Introduction - Background of Hung Hom District Study PEP Consultant - Aims of Public Engagement Programme PEP Consultant for the Hung Hom District - Baseline Review of the Subject Site HHDS Consultant - Briefing on Brainstorming Session PEP Consultant - Summary / Review of Site Visit Site Visit Representatives 3:15pm – 4:15pm Small Group Discussion Participants 4:15pm – 4:40pm Report by Small Groups / Q&A Group Representatives 4:40pm – 4:50pm Summary PEP Consultant 4:50pm – 5:00pm Closing Remarks KCDC and YTMDC Representatives Souvenir Presentation PlanD Representative Way Forward PEP Consultant C A R E Centre of Architectural Research for Education, Elderly, Environment and Excellence Ltd. Page 3 Public Engagement Programme for the Hung Hom District Study – Stage 1 PEP Final Working Paper 2.2 Issues/Concerns Discussed and Suggestions Based on the inception report prepared by the HHDS consultant, a comprehensive list of baseline conditions and issues were highlighted to facilitate the discussion during the site visit and brainstorming session. These include: - Overall Visions for the Waterfront; - Roles of the Study Area; - Development Opportunities; - Separated Sub-districts; - Design for Pedestrian Movement; - Urban Design; and - Development Density and Height Restriction. Most of these issues discussed reflect the participants’ concerns and aspirations of the area. Their comments and suggestions were analysed and grouped under six general categories: - Connectivity; - Development Density; - Land Use Planning; - Provision of Facilities; - Harbour-front Enhancement; and - Other Issues. Details of the issues and suggestions of each category are presented below. 2.2.1 Connectivity 2.2.1.1 Accessibility from hinterland to the existing harbour-front Issues/Concerns - Hung Hom harbour-front is segregated from the rest of Hung Hom and Tsim Sha Tsui East by highway structures and is poorly accessible. - The harbour-front seems isolated from the adjoining area in terms of pedestrian access. Suggestions - Comprehensive planning to integrate Hung Hom harbour-front to the adjoining areas is needed – from various parts of Hung Hom hinterland / Tsim Sha Tsui East to the waterfront. - A comprehensive network of footbridges can improve pedestrian connection of the harbourfront with the hinterland/developed area and between different developments within the Study Area. However, to encourage more pedestrians to use footbridges, good quality design of the footbridges should be adopted. - Some participants proposed to improve at-grade pedestrian facilities to enhance accessibility. - Provision of MTR services in Hung Hom by extending the Kwun Tong Line to enhance connectivity with other districts and to address road traffic and associated air and noise pollution problems. - To resume private street of Hung Hom North (the existing industrial area) so that public transport such as minibus can gain access into and serve the area. - In particular, areas proposed for connectivity improvement include: C A R E Centre of Architectural Research for Education, Elderly, Environment and Excellence Ltd. Page 4 Public Engagement Programme for the Hung Hom District Study – Stage 1 PEP Final Working Paper (a) Areas requiring improvement in both pedestrian and vehicular connection (Fig. 2.1) 1. KCRC station