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Planning Department The Government of the Special Administrative Region Agreement No.: PLNQ 44/2006

Public Engagement Programme for the District Study

Stage 1 PEP Final Working Paper

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Centre of Architectural Research for , 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.

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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

- City District Council and 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)

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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

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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 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 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:

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(a) Areas requiring improvement in both pedestrian and vehicular connection (Fig. 2.1)

1. KCRC station to harbour-front - A footbridge or a landscape deck should be built 2. The Metropolis and the Highways Intersections between and Harbour- front Horizon - Improvement of traffic condition and pedestrian facilities 3. Sunken the existing elevated highways around Harbourview Horizon and provide a landscape deck for easy pedestrian connection

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Fig 2.1: Areas requiring improvement in both pedestrian and vehicle connection

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(b) Areas requiring improvement in pedestrian connection (Fig. 2.2)

1. Tsim Sha Tsui East to the entire Hung Hom District 2. Tsim Sha Tsui East to International Mail Centre, Hong Kong Coliseum, , The Metropolis 3. Along Hung Hom South Road and Hung Hom Bypass 4. From both the hinterland and the adjoining land uses along the harbour-front to the CDA site

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Fig 2.2: Areas requiring improvement in pedestrian connection

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(c) Areas requiring access points for people to reach the harbour-front (Fig. 2.3)

1. Tsim Sha Tsui East Harbour-front to International Mail Centre, Hong Kong Coliseum, Hung Hom Station, The Metropolis through footbridges 2. to CDA site 3. Central Hung Hom and North Hung Hom Industrial Area to harbour-front

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Fig 2.3: Areas requiring access points for people to reach the harbour-front

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(d) Areas requiring improvement in at-grade pedestrian access to the harbour-front and adjoining areas (Fig. 2.4) 1. Central Hung Hom to Tai Wan Shan Swimming Pool/Tai Wan Shan Park 2. Central Hung Hom to CDA site

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Fig. 2.4: Areas requiring improvement in at-grade pedestrian access to the harbour-front and adjoining areas

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(e) Areas requiring improvement in existing access points in terms of design and signage (Fig. 2.5)

1. Central Hung Hom to International Mail Centre, Hong Kong Coliseum, Hung Hom Station, The Metropolis through footbridge along Hung Ling Street 2. Whampoa Garden to waterfront through Wan Hoi Street 3. Whampoa Garden to waterfront through Dyer Avenue 4. Within Hung Hom Station

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Fig. 2.5: Areas requiring improvement in existing access points in terms of design and signage

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2.2.1.2 Connection of Hung Hom Harbour-front with adjoining promenade

Issues/Concerns - Public visiting the Tsim Sha Tsui harbour-front rarely continue their walk to Hung Hom harbour- front due to the poor connection and inadequate signage. - The Hung Hom harbour-front ends at the Fisherman’s Wharf.

Suggestions - Improving connection and signage between the Tsim Sha Tsui East harbour-front and Hung Hom harbour-front. - The Hung Hom Harbour-front should be extended northward from the Fisherman’s Wharf towards Hoi Sham Park at , to form a continuous Harbour-front.

2.2.1.3 Continuity of harbour-front within Study Area (Fig. 2.6)

Problem - There are accessibility issues within the study area, which resulted in a fragmented waterfront.

Suggestion: - To enhance connection between different land uses to form a continuous harbour-front, especially areas between: 1. Sub-district A (International Mail Centre, Hong Kong Coliseum, Hung Hom Station, The Metropolis) and Sub-district B (Harbourfront Horizon, CDA site) 2. Public Transport Interchange, Ferry Pier and harbour-front of Harbour Plaza & Harbourfront Landmark 3. Harbour front Landmark and Tai Wan Shan Swimming Pool 4. Laguna Verde and Tai Wan Shan Park at Dyer Street

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Fig. 2.6: Continuity of harbour-front within Study Area

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2.2.2 Development Density

2.2.2.1 Potential Visual Impact and Air Ventilation Problems

Issues/Concerns - The disposition of new buildings is creating a “wall effect”, which is not conducive to air ventilation and creates visual and physical barriers. The development of CDA site at the harbour- front is of due concern.

Suggestions - Building height control and density restriction should be imposed at the harbour-front to avoid massive new buildings.

- Stepped height design shall be adopted.

- Waterfront buildings should maintain visual permeability to the harbour.

- Specific areas include: • Development of the CDA site at Hung Luen Road and Kin Wan Street should be of low density compatible with Whampoa Gardens. • The plot ratio of CDA site should be reduced. 2 storeys development is considered the maximum. • International Mail Centre to be rezoned to another CDA with low density development compatible with Whampoa Gardens. The rezoning of the KCRC freight yard and International Mail Centre to a new commercial area may have higher development density gradually.

2.2.3 Land Use Planning

2.2.3.1 Ferry Piers and Public Transport Interchange

Issues/Concerns - There is an impression of the ferry piers and Public Transport Interchange being underused and misplaced.

Suggestions - Relocate the temporary Tsim Sha Tsui East Ferry Pier eastward nearer to the International Mail Centre, so it could serve as an alternative for public to access to the Hong Kong Coliseum and the Hung Hom Station.

- The proximity of (1) Tsim Sha Tsui East Ferry Pier and the Hung Hom Station and (2) and the Public Transport Interchange could be a pull factor of inviting public to visit the Hung Hom District or the Harbour-front.

- The Hung Hom Ferry Pier along the promenade could be rezoned as part of the “CDA”.

- Some participants regarded the Green Island Cement (Holdings) Ltd.’s Pier at Hok Cheung Street should be used as public space for public enjoyment.

- Provision of alfresco restaurants / coffee shops on ferry pier roof top could enhance its attractiveness.

- The two piers at Hung Hom Ferry Pier could be combined into one to free up the other pier for restaurants/café.

- Rearrange the transportation service at the Public Transport Interchange, so it could be transformed as a transportation hub, thus attracting more people to use the Hung Hom Ferry Pier to cross the Harbour.

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- To minimize noise impacts on the residents, the existing PTI should be relocated to / reprovisioned at the existing CDA site and the PTI can be developed into open space with provision of leisure and recreation facilities. However, the provision of the PTI depends on long term transport planning of the area.

2.2.3.2 CDA site at Hung Luen Road and Kin Wan Street

Issues/Concerns - Development of the CDA site would be significant in shaping the identity and activity of the Hung Hom’s harbour-front. - The CDA site could be transformed into a point of interest. - The possibility in changing the CDA site to open space for public use.

Suggestions - Height and density restriction should be imposed to avoid “wall-like development”.

- The CDA site should be expanded to cover: • R(A)2 site located next to Primary School (); • The existing Public Transport Interchange; and • The Hung Hom Ferry Pier.

- Some participants suggest to change the CDA site into open space.

- The existing CDA site and Public Transport Interchange should have more greening and multi- purpose community facilities for public use.

- The CDA site can be developed as a focal point/point of interest by improving its accessibility to the hinterland and providing leisure and recreation facilities such as • Fitness trail/corner, • Open space such as parks with local character and multi-purpose facilities • Cultural facilities • Library • Community centre • Sport / leisure facilities • Small scale commercial uses, e.g. kiosks / alfresco coffee shops or restaurants scattered along the promenade

2.2.3.3 KCRC Freight Yard and International Mail Centre

Issues/Concerns - The KCRC Freight Yard and International Mail Centre are incompatible with the adjoining uses along the harbour-front. - Suggestions - Need to investigate creative measures to relocate the existing uses, such as by way of land exchange, so as to open up the area for a continuous harbour-front. - Some participants suggested if the freight yard is relocated, the area could be rezoned as CDA, open space, office or commercial with low rise development. - Lo Wu can be an option as a reprovisioning site for the freight yard. - Public landing step can be provided in this area. - Leisure and recreation activities and facilities should be added to attract more people to the harbour-front.

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2.2.3.4 Open Space

Issues/Concerns - Fragmented open spaces

Suggestions - Re-organized the existing fragmented open spaces and planter areas to create a continuous green strip along the Hung Hom South Road and connect with the proposed coastal trail with amenities.

2.2.4 Provision of Facilities

Issues/Concerns - Insufficient harbour-front facilities in terms of signage and public facilities.

Suggestions - Participants suggested to improve pedestrian facilities and signage to guide visitors walking from Hung Hom KCRC Station to Hung Hom and to the waterfront

- Provision of different activities and facilities at the harbour-front to make it more vibrant. However, participants stressed that the harbour should not be commercial-oriented.

- Passive facilities can be provided near residential uses i.e. from Fisherman’s Wharf to Harbour Plaza at the harbour-front promenade to minimize noise impacts and disturbance to residents.

- Active facilities such as entertainment, leisure, recreation and cultural activities and facilities can be provided in non-residential areas including the existing Public Transport Interchange site, the CDA site and the KCRC Freight Yard.

- Provide different facilities along the waterfront including: • Multi-purpose community facilities • Leisure and recreation facilities • Small scale commercial uses • Provision of a mini old-fashioned sightseeing train services along the waterfront from Hung Hom Ferry Pier to Tsim Sha Tsui East

- Develop multiple points of interest and designate several larger open spaces along the harbour- front, including: • Tai Wan Shan Park & Swimming Pool to be redesigned with landscaping, and integrated into promenade (multi-use of promenade) • Harbour Plaza waterfront • CDA site at Hung Luen Road and Kin Wan Street

2.2.5 Harbour-front Enhancement

Issues/Concerns - Lack of attractiveness and activities to draw people to the harbour-front

Suggestions - Participants suggested a number of principles for the design of harbour-front • A clean, visually attractive and continuous promenade connecting Hung Hom southwards with Tsim Sha Tsui and northwards with Kai Tak and Kwun Tong • Complementary to Kai Tak harbour-front planning and development • Adoption of sensitive building design principles, and building height and density restriction at the harbourfront • Long term planning and development of transport infrastructure/facilities is required to improve accessibility to the harbour-front • To develop promenade next to the Harbourfront Horizon and the CDA site for the public

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to enjoy as soon as possible • To attract more people to the harbourfront, a specific theme should be adopted in the promenade, e.g. the railway • Nodes with provisions for leisure activities should be introduced and monotonous lawn should be avoided. Shelters, covered walkway or trees should be provided for visitors against uncomfortable climatic conditions. • Should use less concrete materials in the design. Instead, grass, soil, sand and wetland elements should be used to create a transitory landscape • Should widen the promenade, add more features and meanderings so the walk could be more interesting • Ensure adequate illumination be provided within the Study Area for crime prevention • Improve water quality of the harbour (water quality of Hung Hom area should also be taken into consideration when cleaning up the in the Kai Tak Planning Review Study) • Since Tai Wan Shan Swimming Pool and Tai Wan Shan Park are located next to the harbourfront, the design should be modified to be compatible and integrated with that of the harbourfront.

2.2.6 Other Issues - The old and new developments in the district should complement each other in terms of their functions as well as appearance. - The waterfront could be managed or operated through public private partnership.

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3 Summary of Questionnaire Survey

3.1 Objective

The questionnaire aims to collect views of the wider public as to how they perceive the existing characteristics and what they consider as issues of Hung Hom and its adjoining Areas. It also examines the preferred future roles of the harbour-front. Principles for harbour-front planning and development in Hung Hom and adjoining areas are also covered in the questionnaire. It provides quantitative data to support findings from the brainstorming session and site visit for the consultants of the Hung Hom District Study and Planning Department to formulate a District Plan. The design of the questionnaire has taken into account the Harbour Planning Principles and Sustainable Development Principles as indicators and can be quantified for further analysis and assessment where possible.

3.2 Implementation

The survey was conducted from 3rd-10th of February 2007. A total of 346 numbers of the questionnaires were received. After eliminating the uncompleted questionnaires, 333 of which are valid. They consist of 40 valid questionnaires collected in the brainstorming session, 204 from roadside interviews in Hung Hom District, 53 from business operators and 36 from mail/fax. A set of questionnaire is attached at Appendix F.

3.3 Overall Analysis

3.3.1 The Favourable Characteristics of Hung Hom and Adjoining Areas Amongst the 11 favourable characteristics of Hung Hom identified for the purpose of the survey, respondents were asked to choose as many items as they favoured. Among these 11 items, “Variety of Dining Places” was ranked top (with 68% of respondents) followed by “Nice Harbour-front Environment” (66%) and “Convenient Shopping Area” (54%) as the most favourable characteristics. Only 4% of the respondents considered that the district had no special characteristics.

Fig 3.1 The Most Favourable Characteristics of Hung Ham and Adjoining Areas

Characteristics Variety of Dining Places 68% (226) Nice Harbour-front Environment 66% (222) Convenient Shopping Area 54% (181)

Easily Accessible by Transport 45% (150)

Variety of Entertainments 31% (102)

Vibrant Commercial Activities 20% (68)

A Mix of Old and New Community Characters 20% (67)

Social Harmony 14% (46)

Sufficient Community and Recreational Facilities 10% (33)

No Special Character 4% (12)

Others 2% (9)

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3.3.2 Problems of Hung Hom and Adjoining Areas 13 problems were initially identified in the district for evaluation as to how respondents see them. At least half of the respondents considered “Traffic Congestion” (63%), “Air Pollution” (56%), “Lack of Vibrancy along Harbour-front and Adjoining Areas” (51%), “High Building and Population Density” (50%) and “Insufficient Pedestrian Linkage between the Harbour-front and Adjoining Areas”(50%) as problems of Hung Hom and adjoining areas that need to be tackled.

For the remaining items, though majority of the respondents did not perceive them as problems that need to be tackled, almost or over one third of the respondents still considered them as problems, hence they should also be addressed in the Study. These items include “Noise Pollution”, “Monotonous Streetscape”, “Insufficient Open Space”, “Lack of Community Facilities”, “Lack of Recreational Facilities”, etc.

In addition, some respondents requested to have the funeral facilities relocated although these facilities are not within the boundary of the Study Area. A comprehensive and integrated planning approach should be adopted to address all these problems.

Fig. 3.2 Problems of Hung Hom and Adjoining Areas

Problems Traffic Congestion 63%(211) 37% (122) Air Pollution 56% (186) 44%(147)

Lack of Vibrancy along Harbour-front and Adjoining Area 51%(171) 49%(162) High Building and Population Density 50%(168) 50%(165) Insufficient Pedestrian Linkage between the Harbour-front and Adjoining 50%(167) 50%(166) Areas Noise Pollution 42%(139) 58%(194) Monotonous Streetscape 41%(136) 59%(197) Lack of Usable Open Space 38%(127) 62%(206) Lack of Community Faciltiies 35%(116) 65%(217) Lack of Recreational Facilities 34%(114) 66%(219) Water Pollution 30%(101) 70%(232)

Imcompatible Land Uses 29%(136) 71%(197) Others 3% (95)

Serious Problem/Problem Need to be Tackled Not a Problem/ Not Aware

3.3.3 Future roles of the new harbour-front From a list of 13 roles identified, the respondents were required to choose their 5 most preferred future roles of the new harbour-front. The results are ranked with mean score of each option in Fig. 3.3. As shown in the mean score distribution, respondents’ preferences on the future roles of Hung Hom harbour- front are quite diverse. No one particular role stands out as significantly favourable. However, the result generally indicates that the new harbour-front should become a place for leisure and recreational uses with visual quality of good landscaping and streetscape. Other preferred roles include: - Tourism - Pedestrian Connection - Community - Arts and Cultural Entertainment

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Fig. 3.3 Future roles of Hung Hom Harbour-front Rank Future Roles Mean score (out of 5) 1 Leisure and Recreational: provision of park, recreational facilities and venue 2.38 2 Visual: provision of quality landscaping and streetscape improvement 2.17 3 Tourism: provision of tourist attractions and facilities 1.82 4 Pedestrian Connection: improvement in pedestrian circulation and connectivity with 1.81 adjoining areas 5 Community: provision of community facilities and open space 1.61 6 Arts and Cultural Entertainment: provision of cultural and arts performance venue 1.56 and facilities 7 Economic: local retail shops/kiosks, restaurants, 1.20 8 Recreational Transportation: provision of marine-based transport and recreation 1.17 facilities 9 Commercial: office towers and retail facilities 0.96 10 Cross-boundary Transportation: enhancement as a cross-boundary transportation 0.43 hub 11 Others 0.07

3.3.4 Expectations for the new harbour-front 15 different facilities / enhancements for the harbour-front are initially proposed to stimulate views from the public. The respondents may choose more than one facility.

Majority of the respondents expect the following enhancements in new harbour-front: 1) Public Transportation, such as MTR station (75%); 2) Landscaping and Streetscape Design (58%); 3) Continuous Promenade (51%); 4) Pedestrian Facilities and Network (51%); and 5) Alfresco Dining (51%).

The result indicates that transport/pedestrian facilities and linkages, and quality harbour-front design and continuous promenade are the prime need to be catered for. Other facilities and enhancements may be considered to be incorporated in the harbour-front to enhance its vibrancy and attractiveness.

Fig. 3.4 Expectations for the New Harbour-front

Facility/Enhancement Improvement of Public Transportation, such as MTR Station 75% (250)

High Quality Landscaping and Streetscape Design 58%(192) Continuous Promenade 51% (171) (170) Improvement of Pedestrian Facilities and Network to Enhance Accessibility 51%

Alfresco Dining 51% (170) Provision of Children Play Area, Sitting out Areas and Facilities 32% (108)

Provision of Out-door Culutral/Entertainment Facilities 29% (96)

More Commerical Facilities E.g. Commercial Buildings, Hotels, Shopping Areas 27%(90) Small Shops/Kisks 25%(84)

Cycle Track 21%(70)

More Water Activities Facilities 20%(68) Recreational Facilities 14%(48)

Maintain Status Quo 10%(34)

Community Facilities 9% (30) (9) others 3%

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3.3.5 Views on Planning Principles The respondents were asked to rate the importance of the 18 harbour-front planning principles which are grouped under 5 categories. Fig. 3.5 shows the result of the ranking with the corresponding mean score achieved for each principle.

The results show clearly that the improvement of traffic and pedestrian connectivity between the harbour- front and adjoining area is the most important development principle. Other significant principles include:

- Enhance Visual Amenity, Landscape and Quality of Space - Preserve the Harbour as Hong Kong’s Natural Resources and Economics Heritage - Provision of Green Pedestrian Linkage between the Harbour-front and Adjoining Areas - Improvement in Harbour Water Quality - Ensure Vibrant and attractive Harbour-front - Provide Accessible Harbour-front for All Ages, Social Groups and Disabilities - Maximize Usable Public Space for Public Enjoyment - Regulate Development Density along the Harbour-front

Fig. 3.5 Views on Planning Principles Rank Planning Principles Mean score (out of 5) General Harbour Planning Principles: 3 Preserve the Harbour as Hong Kong’s Economics Heritage and Natural Resources 4.10 5 Improvement in Harbour Water Quality 3.96 6 Ensure Vibrant and attractive Harbour-front 3.95 12 Ensure community participation in the planning process 3.71 15 Mixed Land Use 3.29 Accessibility and Connectivity: 1 Improve Traffic Condition and Pedestrian Connectivity between Harbour-front and 4.23 the Developed Area 4 Provision of Green Pedestrian Linkage between the Harbour-front and Adjoining 4.03 Areas 7 Provide Accessible Harbour-front for All Ages, Social Groups and Disabilities 3.87 Urban Design at the Harbour-front: 9 Regulate Development Density along the Harbour-front 3.83 10 Regulate Development Height along the Harbour-front 3.82 13 Apply Pedestrian Oriented Design 3.56 14 Integration with adjoining areas 3.44 16 Incorporate Local Community Character in Designing the Harbour-front 3.28 17 Restructure Incompatible Land Uses 3.05 18 Apply Stepped Height Building Profile in the Harbour-front Area 3.02 Leisure and Recreational: 8 Maximize Usable Public Space for Public Enjoyment 3.86 Visual and Landscape: 2 Enhance Visual Amenity, Landscape and Quality of Space 4.15 11 Renovate or Better Use of Existing Facilities 3.80 12 Improvement of Streetscape Design 3.67

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3.3.6 Other Comments 53 respondents provided further comments on the Study. Most of these comments have been covered in the questionnaire, for example: 1) Provision of MTR extension to Hung Hom; 2) Enhancement on tourist facilities, such as cruise terminal development; 3) Provision of recreational facilities; 4) Low development density; 5) Better harbour-front design and etc.

3.3.7 Profile of Respondents It is noted that 44% of the respondents live in Hung Hom District; 32% work or study in Hung Hom District; 21% frequently visit Hung Hom District; 11% are very interested in Hung Hom District development and planning; and 6% are tourist. Some of the respondents have indicated more than one role in their responses.

Majority of the respondents are between age 15-50. 19% falls into age group 15-20; 28% falls into 21-30; 20% falls into 31-40; 20% falls ino 41-50; 8% falls into 51-60; and 3% falls into 61 or above. 2% do not reply their age.

Regarding education level, 3% of the respondents received primary education; 39% received secondary education and 56% received tertiary education. The rest do not supply information.

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5 Written Submissions

Two written submissions respectively from Hutchison Whampoa Property and Owners/Tenants/Residents in Whampoa Garden were received on 14 and 17 February 2007. Suggestions are summarized as follow:

- There is a shortfall of high quality office space in the existing Business Districts of Central and Tsim Sha Tsui. With the implementation of CEPA and China’s accession to WTO, and while Hong Kong’s roles as an International Commercial Centre is rapidly enhancing, the demand for office space would certainly continue to drive up. Riding on its strategic location, Hung Hom possesses the quality of becoming an international commercial area for Hong Kong. - A cruise terminal should be incorporated as one of the key elements in the Hung Hom District Plan. - MTR should be extended to the Study Area and its adjoining area and linked up to the existing MTR system. - CDA site next to the Hung Hom Ferry Pier/Bus Terminal should be rezoned as “Open Space”. - The remaining open space is an important breeze way to the Hung Hom district. - The vacant residential building site rezoned from GIC to R(A), adjacent to Ma Tau Chung Government Primary School (Hung Hom Bay) should be rezoned for “Open Space”. - Future planning of the reclamation sites at Hung Hom must follow the planning principles of enhancing the waterfront/ promenade, and returning the waterfront open space to the general public for recreational use. A beautiful waterfront is an asset to attract tourists. - If tourism development usage is envisaged, the buildings must be very low rise, not more than two storeys high, with the roof top used as “green garden” for public recreational / leisure usage, or open-air coffee / alfresco eateries. - The Public Bus Terminal should be re-sited and developed for “Open Space”. - The waterfront must be connected by overhead footbridges from the KCR terminal to facilitate usage.

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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

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Appendix A – Invitation List

Organization Organization Yau Tsim Mong District Council The Chinese University of Hong Kong District Council Department of Architecture, The Chinese University of Hung Hom Sub-district Committee Hong Kong Yau Tsim Mong South Sub-district Committee Department of Geography and Resource Management The Chinese University of Hong Kong Council Secretariat The Hong Kong Baptist University Council for Sustainable Development Department of Geography, The Hong Kong Baptist Secretary for Housing, Planning and Lands University Secretary for Economic Development and Labour The Open University of Hong Kong Secretary for Environment, Transport & Works Bureau The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Project Manager/Kowloon, Faculty of Construction and Land Use Civil Engineering Development Department The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Chief Engineer/Ports Work, The University of Hong Kong Pokfulam Road, Civil Engineering Development Department Hong Kong Director of Leisure and Cultural Services Centre of Urban Planning and Environmental District Officer/Kowloon City Management, The University of Hong Kong District Officer/Yau Tsim Mong Department of Geography, The University of Hong District Lands Officer/Kowloon West Kong Director of Environmental Protection Department of Real Estate & Construction, The Government Property Agency University of Hong Kong Director of Marine The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Railyway Development Office, Highways Department Chief Highways Engineer/Kowloon Institute for Environmental and Sustainable Commissioner for Tourism Development, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Assistant Commissioner for Transport/Urban Department of Architecture, The University of Hong Kong Hong Kong Arts Development Council Hong Kong Housing Society Lingnan University Hong Kong Logistics Development Council The PolyU Student Halls of Residence HK Port Development Council Federation of Hong Kong Hotel Owners Ltd. Hong Kong Sports Development Board Hong Kong Hotels Association Hong Kong Sports Institute Harbour Plaza Metropolis HK Trade Development Council Elderly Commission The Metropolis Harbourfront Landmark Advisory Council on the Environment Harbour Front Horizon Antiquities Advisory Board Hunghom Peninsula Environmental Campaign Committee China Travel Logistics and Trading HK Ltd. Land and Building Advisory Committee The Tourism Strategy Group Port Operations Committee Marine Department Hong Kong Tourism Board Small and Medium Enterprises Office (SMEO) Travel Industry Council of Hong Kong Strategic Planning Committee of Housing Authority Hong Kong Association of Travel Agents Marine Excursion Association Ltd. Transport Advisory Committee Hong Kong Inbound Travel Association Provisional Local Vessel Advisory Committee Operations Department Inchcape Shipping Services G.C.E. Past Students' Association Whampoa School (HK) Ltd S.K.H. Fung Kei Millennium Primary School Star Cruises S.K.H. Fung Kei Primary School Cruise Operation Director P.A.O.Costa Crociere Ma Tau Chung Government Primary School (Hung McAfee Fairmont Shipping (HK) Ltd & Affiliates Hom Bay) Hong Kong Royal Caribbean International Alliance Primary School Whampoa Hong Kong and China Mediterranean Shipping School Principals Liaison Company (HK) Ltd Committee Hong Kong Mid-Stream Operators Association Kowloon City Parent Teacher Association HK Public Cargo Working Areas Traders Association The City University of Hong Kong Ltd. HK Logistic Association C A R E Centre of Architectural Research for Education, Elderly, Environment and Excellence Ltd. Page 24 Public Engagement Programme for the Hung Hom District Study – Stage 1 PEP Final Working Paper

Organization Organization Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited City Bus Ltd Institute of Sea Transport Hong Kong and Kowloon Ferry Ltd Hong Kong Cargo-Vessel Traders' Association Ltd Kowloon Canton Railway Corporation Hong Kong Sailing Federation Kowloon Motor Bus Co (1933) Ltd. The Conservancy Association Long Win Bus Co.Ltd. Hong Kong Civic Design Association Mass Transit Railway Corporation Friends of the Earth (HK) New World First Bus Services Ltd. Society for Protection of the Harbour Limited New World First Ferry Services Ltd Citizen Envisioning @ Harbour The Co. Ltd The Experience Group Limited The Hong Kong & China Gas Co. Ltd HK Sustainable Development Forum CLP Power Hong Kong Limited Professional Green Building Council Save Our Shorelines Society Infrastructure Planning Section Hong Kong People's Council for Sustainable Pacific Century Cyber Works Ltd Development Chuen Kee Ferry Ltd The Association of Architectural Practices Ltd. Western Harbour Tunnel Co. Ltd Association of Better Business & Tourism Services Hong Kong Link 2004 Ltd. Business Environment Council Ltd. Hong Kong and Kowloon Ferry Holdings Limited SEE Network 捷輝汽車有限公司 Roundtable Group 金匙有限公司 The 30 Club 財記專線小巴 Caritas Services 香港童軍紅磡區會 The Hong Kong Council of Social Services HK People's Council on Housing Policy 紅磡(三約)街坊福利會 Tsimshatsui East Property Developers’ Association 殯儀業商會 Ltd. 黃埔居民協會 Hong Kong Real Estate Agencies General Association 紅磡居民協會 The Real Estate Developers Association of HK 香港居民福利促進會有限公司 The Hong Kong Coalition of Service Industry 紅磡區私人大廈管理聯會 The Federation of Hong Kong Industries 九龍城區大廈事務促進會 The HK Association for the Advancement of Real Estate and Construction Technology 九龍城地區事務聯會 HK Association of Registered Tour Co-ordinators 紅磡居民服務協會 Hong Kong Business Coalition on the Environment 香港工會聯合會九龍中地區服務處 Business and Professional Federation of HK 香港社區組織協會 Hong Kong Civic Association 天主教香港教區教區傷殘人士牧民中心 The Hong Kong Chinese Enterprises Association 香港紅十字會青年及義工事務部(西九龍總部) The Chinese Manufacturers' Association of Hong Kong Hong Kong General Association of Re-cycling 九龍城民生關注聯會 Business 九龍樂善堂 HK Institute of Real Estate 九龍城區街坊福利會 The Hong Kong Management Association 黃埔新邨業主立案法團聯會 HK Retail Management Association Hong Kong Recycle Materials and 香港青年協會 Reproduction Business General Association 九龍城區文娛促進會 Hong Kong Young Industrialists Council 香港九龍城工商業聯會有限公司 Hong Kong Institute of Environmental Impact 九龍城區康樂體育促進會 Assessment 龍城區商戶聯會 The HK Institute for Infrastructure Development Chartered Institute of Housing (HK Branch) 黃埔花園業主委員會聯席會議 The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in 半島豪庭業主委員會 Hong Kong 海逸豪園業主委員會 Hong Kong Institute of Architects 港九電船拖輪商會有限公司 The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers 香港環保廢料再造業總會有限公司 The Hong Kong Institute of Housing Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects 海上遊覽業聯會 Hong Kong Institute of Land Administration 紅磡社區發展關注組 Hong Kong Institute of Planners 裝卸區同業聯會 Hong Kong Institute of Real Estate Administration Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors C A R E Centre of Architectural Research for Education, Elderly, Environment and Excellence Ltd. Page 25 Public Engagement Programme for the Hung Hom District Study – Stage 1 PEP Final Working Paper

Appendix A – List of Participants (Site Visit)

Organization Representatives Site Visit Group CFM Management Co. Ltd. B Cheung Kong (Holdings) Limited A Cheung Kong (Holdings) Limited B Civil Engineering (USA) & Site Planning (Canada) C Department of Architecture, CUHK A Department of Cultural & Religious Studies, CUHK A Department of Geography & Resource Management, CUHK C Goodwell Property Management Ltd. C Goodwell Property Management Ltd. C Harbour Plaza Hotel Management C Harbourfront Landmark B Hong Kong and Kowloon Boats & Tug Boats Association B Hong Kong Ferry (Holdings) Co. Ltd. B Hong Kong Real Estate Agencies General Association B Lee Yuet & Associates A MTR Corporation A Residents-Owners Committee of the Harbourfront Landmark Development C Residents-Owners Committee of the Harbourfront Landmark Development C Sino Estate Management Limited – Empire Centre B Sino Estate Management Limited – Tsim Sha Tsui Centre A Small & Medium Enterprises B Star Cruisers (HK) Ltd. B Star Cruisers (HK) Ltd. B Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd. B Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd. A The Hong Kong Institute of Housing B The Kowloon Moto Bus Co. (1933) Ltd. B The Royal Garden A Tsimshatsui East Property Developers’ Association Ltd. A Walk-in Participant A Walk-in Participant C 紅磡社區發展關注組 B 海逸豪園業主會委員會 B 黃埔花園業主代表聯會 B 黃埔花園業主代表聯會 C

Appendix A – List of Participants (Brainstorming Session)

Organization CFM Management Co. Ltd. Cheung Kong (Holdings) Limited Cheung Kong (Holdings) Limited China Travel Logistics and Trading HK Ltd Civil Engineering (USA) & Site Planning (Canada) Department of Anthropology, CUHK Department of Architecture, CUHK Department of Building and Real Estate, Hong Kong Polytechnic University Department of Building and Real Estate, Hong Kong Polytechnic University Department of Cultural & Religious Studies, CUHK Department of Geography & Resource Management, CUHK Goodwell Property Management Ltd. Goodwell Property Management Ltd. Green Sense

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Organization Harbour Plaza Hotel Management Harbourfront Landmark Hong Kong and Kowloon Boats & Tug Boats Association Hong Kong Economic Time Hong Kong Ferry (Holdings) Co. Ltd. Hong Kong Real Estate Agencies General Association Housing, Planning and Lands Bureau Kowloon City District Council Kowloon City District Office, Kowloon-Canton Railway Corporation Kowloon-Canton Railway Corporation Kowloon-Canton Railway Corporation Lee Yuet & Associates MTR Corporation Planning Department Residents-Owners Committee of the Harbourfront Landmark Development Residents-Owners Committee of the Harbourfront Landmark Development Sino Estate Management Limited – Empire Centre Sino Estate Management Limited – Tsim Sha Tsui Centre Small & Medium Enterprises Star Cruisers (HK) Ltd. Star Cruisers (HK) Ltd. Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd. Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd. The "Star" Ferry Company Limited The "Star" Ferry Company Limited The Hong Kong Institute of Housing The Kowloon Moto Bus Co. (1933) Ltd. The Royal Garden The University of Hong Kong The University of Hong Kong The University of Hong Kong Tsimshatsui East Property Developers’ Association Ltd. Walk-in Participant Walk-in Participant Walk-in Participant Walk-in Participant Walk-in Participant Walk-in Participant Yau Tsim Mong District Council 半島豪庭客戶服務處 半島豪庭業主委員會 紅磡社區發展關注組 紅磡黃埔花園 9 期/12 期 海逸豪園業主會委員會 黃埔花園業主代表聯會 黃埔花園業主代表聯會

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Appendix B – Handout for Site Visit

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Appendix C – Handout for Brainstorming Session

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Appendix D – Photos of Site Visit and Brainstorming Session

Site Visit (Group A)

Site Visit (Group B)

Site Visit (Group C)

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Brainstorming Session

Panels for Discussion Group 1

Group 2 Group 3

Group 4 Group 5

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Brief introduction of the Hung Hom District Study Summary / Review of Site Visit

Small Group Discussion Small Group Discussion

Group Presentation Group Presentation

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Appendix E – Photos of Notes and Drawings Jotted by Participants

Group 1

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Appendix F – Questionnaire

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