Megacites 2000 conference: Metro planning and property development in Hong Kong
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Building journal Hong Kong China, Feb, 2000, pp. 20-25
Abstract
In planning, especially in the metro area, the priority of considerations are often; improvement of space standards, more open spaces, lowering of development densities, etc. Yet, without due consideration to economic viability of redevelopment, the historical evolution of an individual district, legislative constraints on the building bulk, market demands and customers' requirements, ideals would definitely not be properly materialised.
(1) Acceptable population density and capacity
(2) Space standards (living and open spaces) for metro population
(3) Balance of quality of living and its economic viability
(4) Shaping of our metro area - cityscape design strategy
(5) Flexibility of density control
(6) Infrastructure planning
(7) Redevelopment potential for urban renewal by private real estate developers
(a) swap site
(b) mixed development
(c) urban regenration proposal
(8) Modification or overhauling of existing Building (Planning) Regulations to facilitate contemporary architectural and environmental demands
(a) Major planning restrictions include:
(b) Major building regulations controls include:
(9) Developers' involvement in metro planning and urban design
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Article
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Date
2000
Language
en