Partnering with Consultants to overcome Urban Renewal Challenges

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1 Partnering with Consultants to overcome Urban Renewal Challenges Ir WAI Chi Sing GBS JP FHKEng Managing Director, Urban Renewal Authority 17 February

2 Scope of Urban Renewal Work LDC URA

3 Scope of Urban Renewal Work URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY ORDINANCE CHAPTER 563 This booklet is published under section 2(3) of the Laws (Loose-leaf Publication) Ordinance It is up to date as of 30 September Urban Renewal Authority Ordinance 2001 Urban Renewal Strategy 2001 Urban Renewal Strategy

4 Scope of Urban Renewal Work LDCO VS URAO Project-based Approach Area-based Strategic Planning Redevelopment Rehabilitation Redevelopment projects 4Rs Revitalization preservation Holistic, Forward-looking Approach 4

5 Scope of Urban Renewal Work Urban Renewal Strategy Study Prepared by Urban Renewal Division, Planning Department 5

6 By 2040 Size of Urban Renewal Problem Elderly > 65 Building > 50 years 1/3 of our population > 65 years old 1/3 of residential buildings > 50 years 9,000 buildings (2015) +156% >23,000 buildings (2040) 6

7 No. of residential Buildings Size of Urban Renewal Problem Redevelopment (Residential Buildings) By ~23, ~9,000 Pace of redevelopment if URA and private sector have to chase the speed of urban decay Average no. of Buildings to be redeveloped: ~900 buildings 5000 ~ Year

8 Constraints to Urban Redevelopment: URA s Perspective Joint Venture Developer Sale Price $ 15,000 p.s.f. Other Development Costs Tender AV 5,000 p.s.f. (To URA) URA Need for an Alternative Implementation Model Acquisition AV $ 11,000 p.s.f. URA Loss Recent URA Projects 8

9 Constraints to Urban Redevelopment: URA s Perspective URA Projects Plot Ratio Gain Decreasing More than 100% Gain (Breakeven Plot Ratio) : URA Ongoing or Completed Projects by order of Commencement : URA Ongoing or Completed Projects by order of Commencement (Plot Ratio Gain <100%) 9

10 Constraints to Urban Redevelopment: URA s Perspective Government Injection + Surplus: $10 B + $20 B= $30B 9 redevelopment projects in Latest 5-year Corporate Plan Total Loss: ~$ 9.6 B 35,000 building blocks aged over 30 years up to 2030 Subsidy amount: $224B ($1,120Bx20%) Redevelopment Rehabilitation/ Retrofitting Revitalisation preservation 10

11 Constraints to Urban Redevelopment: URA s Perspective Rehousing & decanting Time lag Displacement of sitting tenants Completion of New flats 11

12 Constraints to Urban Redevelopment: URA s Perspective Lack of rehousing facilities in same locality + Concern Groups / Politicians Prolonging time of site clearance 12

13 Constraints to Urban Redevelopment: URA s Perspective Multiple Ownership Preservation of Local vibrancy and characteristics 13

14 Residential Building Conditions Holistic Approach to Urban Renewal Poor Redevelopment 9,000 Rehabilitation/Retrofitting 12,000 Maintenance 19,000 Old Middle-aged Young 35.8% 36.6% 38.7% 26.4% 18.1% 2.5% 2% >50 Building Age <30 Aging 14

15 Holistic Approach to Urban Renewal For Middle-aged buildings Rehabilitation Schemes Technical Assistance + Financial Assistance Integrated Building Maintenance Assistance Scheme Smart Tender 15

16 Holistic Approach to Urban Renewal Core Business Rehabilitation Redevelopment Retrofitting Rehabilitation Redevelopment 4R URA s business 5R Revitalisation preservation Revitalisation preservation 16

17 Holistic Approach to Urban Renewal 5 th R : Building Retrofit Example in Kennedy Town 17

18 Holistic Approach to Urban Renewal 5 th R : Building Retrofit Adding a new lift 18

19 Holistic Approach to Urban Renewal 5 + 1(greening) elements of Enhanced Rehabilitation Fire Services Faç ade Building Structure Barrier-free access Energy Efficiency 19

20 Holistic Approach to Urban Renewal District-based (Rezoning / Upzoning and Transfer of Plot Ratio) Residual PR Residual PR Outline Zoning Plan Permissible Plot ratio Z Existing Development New Development Overall no change in building volume 20

21 Holistic Approach to Urban Renewal Placemaking Theme 5R + 3C Strategy 21

22 Placemaking - Overseas Examples by taking away the flyover Cheonggyecheon Boston Big Dig 22

23 Placemaking e.g. Marina Bay 23

24 Holistic Approach to Urban Renewal 24

25 Holistic Approach to Urban Renewal What if? 25

26 Yau Mong District Study Total Building Sites Building Sites (PR gain = 0 or negative) Financial Loss (HK$ Billion) Priority Area 2 PA (11.6%) PA (16.0%) B B Whole YM Area B Priority Area 1 Residual PR 0 or negative 26

27 Yau Mong District Study Study Process Baseline Study Data Collection incl. Building Conditions Survey Smart Initiative Analysis a) Planning parameters b) Technical assessments Iterative Process Placemaking Decanting /Rehousing Arrangement Master Renewal Concept Plan/ Action Area Plans Options Institutional / Implementation Mechanism Options on 5R Cost Scenarios +/-/0 Government Consultation/ Liaison 27

28 Yau Mong District Study Integration of Placemaking to enhance quality living International Case Studies Granville Island Public Market, Vancouver Enhance district characteristics Preserve heritage and historical buildings integrating events and activities Design proposals for iconic building elements, public spaces and street improvements Pittsburgh Market Sq., Pennsylvania Yokohama, Japan 28

29 Yau Mong District Study Study Process Baseline Study Data Collection incl. Building Conditions Survey Analysis a) Planning parameters b) Technical assessments Master Renewal Concept Plan/ Action Area Plans Options Iterative Process Government Consultation/ Liaison Institutional / Implementation Mechanism Options on 5R Bottom-up requests from community stakeholders District Urban Renewal Forum 29

30 How Consultants and Experts Could Help Overcome Urban Renewal Challenges? Dense, Mixed-use Urban Fabric 30

31 How Consultants and Experts Could Help Overcome Urban Renewal Challenges? Pedestrian-friendly Environment 31

32 How Consultants and Experts Could Help Overcome Urban Renewal Challenges? Transit Elevated Bus Waste Collection Stations 32

33 How Consultants and Experts Could Help Overcome Urban Renewal Challenges? Smart Design Smart Information Smart Management Smart Building 33

34 How Consultants and Experts Could Help Overcome Urban Renewal Challenges? Durability of Concrete Structures 34

35 How Consultants and Experts Could Help Overcome Urban Renewal Challenges? 35

36 Implementation of Urban Renewal Strategy should be undertaken by the URA, as well as all the other stakeholders/ participants so as to achieve a better balance and coordination among the 4Rs Thank you 36