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Explore sustainable urban development in Hong Kong, including its definition, characteristics, indicators, advantages, and disadvantages to address urban problems and land scarcity. Learn about the importance of land as a valuable asset, existing land supply methods, and key solutions for sustainable development.
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Enhancing Land Supply Strategy in Hong Kong An urban problem to be resolved for a sustainable future
What is sustainable development? • It refers to the mode of development that needs of the present generation without compromising that of the future generations. • It implies meeting the needs of both __________ and _________ generations. • A city which applies the concept is called a __________ city. present future sustainable
Characteristics of a sustainable city • Development is / is not allowed • People are / are not pursuing for a high quality of life • The development is within the ___________ of the earth. • So, the city can ______________ and maintain itself for a __________ time. capacity self-regulate long
Sustainable indicators (1) • Aspect: ______________ sustainability • Description: - promote economic growth - improve the quality of life - stable and diverse economy Economic
Sustainable indicators (2) Environmental • Aspect: ______________ sustainability • Description: - protect the natural environment and resources - have only a small impact on local and worldwide ecosystems (i.e.?) - protect the interests of future generations
Sustainable indicators (3) Social • Aspect: ______________ sustainability • Description: - Equality in society in all walks of life e.g. equal political rights, equitable economy - meet the social, cultural and health needs of all social classes
Why does it matter in the HKSAR? • What is this form of urban development? • The disadvantages? • The advantages?
The Disadvantages What would you say about the living environment as shown in this photo? What are the urban problems?
The Disadvantages • What about this photo?
The Advantages • What economic and environmental advantages can you conclude from this form of urban development?
The Advantages • Economic and environmental advantages
The Advantages • Economicadvantages - Save land resources - Maintain an efficient and cheap _______ transport system - Allow a faster flow of passengers and goods in the city public
The Advantages • Environmental advantages - Avoid large pieces of green fields to be cleared. This limits the process of urban ______________ - Save __________ fuels - Minimize _______ pollution - Conserve _________ landscape - Maintain bio___________ encroachment fossil air natural diversity
Enhancing Land Supply Strategy • 1. Why is land one of the most valuable assets in HK? • 2. a. What methods have been used to meet the needs of development in HK? • b. Which of the above was the main solution to the land shortage problem? • 3. Why has the pace of developable land formation dropped drastically in recent years? • 4. What are the land supply options? Their feasibility?
1. Land as one of the most valuable assets in the HKSAR • It touches every aspect of our daily life • To meet our rapid population growth, housing, social and economic development e.g. rising aspiration for quality living • The supply of flat land is scarce in HK
2. a. Methods to meet the needs of development in the HKSAR • The 6 existing land supply options used: • Rezoning • Redevelopment • Land Resumption • Reclamation • Rock Cavern Development • Re-use of Ex-quarry
2. b. The main solution to the land shortage problem in the past • Rezoning • Redevelopment • Land Resumption • Reclamation • Rock Cavern Development • Re-use of Ex-quarry
2. b. The main solution to the land shortage problem in the past • Rezoning • Redevelopment • Land Resumption • Reclamation • Rock Cavern Development • Re-use of Ex-quarry
3. Drastic drop of the pace of developable land formation • Strong public aspiration of protecting and preserving Victoria Harbour • Conservation of the natural and cultural heritage • Constraints of land development • Changing demand in land resources
4. The land supply options • Reclamation outside Victoria Harbour • Rock cavern development Why are they useful? Their feasibility? (refer to the TVB News: Jan 4, 2012)
Further Reading • Society For Protection Of The Harbour Ltd • http://www.harbourprotection.org/ • Enhancing Land Supply Strategy (Official Page) • http://www.landsupply.hk/index.php?lang=eng • Media Corner • http://www.landsupply.hk/mediaLink.php?lang=eng