HKIUD Speech. Urban Renewal in a new dimension. 5 September Ir WAI Chi Sing GBS JP FHKEng. Managing Director, Urban Renewal Authority

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1 HKIUD Speech Urban Renewal in a new dimension 5 September 2016 Ir WAI Chi Sing GBS JP FHKEng Managing Director, Urban Renewal Authority

2 My First Speech after retirement 2

3 3 Urban Decay: a Perennial problem for Hong Kong

4 From LDC to URA 4 LDC URA

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6 Revitalization preservation Redevelopment Rehabilitation Solving the Urban Decay Problem 6

7 Since the establishment in 2001: Redeveloped about 710 old buildings Over 27,000 habitants improved their living environment 7

8 Flat Production = 1.5 x Tai Koo Shing Commercial GFA= 2 x IFC 2 Achievement New Flats: 18,000 (8000 completed) New Commercial: 400,000m² New GIC: 53,000m² New Open Space: 26,000m² 8

9 Urban Decay Problem Proper repair and maintenance How to extend the life of buildings Design Working Life for Reinforced Concrete Buildings 9

10 Urban Decay Problem By /3 of our population > 65 years old Elderly > 65 1/3 of our buildings > 50 years Building > 50 years 10

11 Urban Decay Problem By 2040 Building Age above 50 years Over 23,000 buildings (year end of 2040) 9,000 buildings (year end of 2015) +156% 11

12 Urban Decay Problem Building Condition deteriorate with Age Poor Building Conditions >55 Building Age <30 Aging 12

13 Challenges of Urban Renewal Multiple Ownership The lack of adequate housing 13 13

14 Challenges of Urban Renewal Multiple Ownership The lack of adequate housing Preservation of Local vibrancy and characteristics 14

15 Challenges of Urban Renewal Acquisition AV $ 11,000 p.s.f. Big Difference Tender AV $ 4,000 5,000 p.s.f. Kowloon City 15

16 Challenges of Urban Renewal Plot Ratio Gain of URA Projects Percentage PR Gain Plot Ratio Gain Decreasing Breakeven Plot Ratio Gain of 100% Year : URA Ongoing or Completed Projects by order of Commencement 16

17 Challenges of Urban Renewal Construction Price Index ( ) Increase by 40% in the past 5 years 17

18 18 Challenges of Urban Renewal The private housing target is 18,400 units per year More land parcels for disposal from the government Developers

19 Holistic Approach 19

20 Holistic Approach Railway Development Strategy (RDS) Key Development and Redevelopment Areas Hong Kong s Railway Network in

21 Holistic Approach Poor Building Conditions Aged buildings (>50 years) 35.8% 36.6% 38.7% Middle Aged buildings (30-49 years) 26.4% 18.1% 2.5% Young buildings (<30yrs) 2% >55 Building Age <30 Aging 21

22 Holistic Approach 5 th R : Building Retrofit Restoring Modern Classic Automobile 22

23 Holistic Approach 5 th R : Building Retrofit - Example in Kennedy Town 23

24 Holistic Approach 5 th R : Building Retrofit Adding a new lift 24

25 Holistic Approach 5 elements of Enhanced Rehabilitation Building Structure Fire Services Façade Barrier-free access Energy Efficiency 25 25

26 Holistic Approach Poor Rehabilitation + Retrofitting = Enhanced Rehabilitation Scheme Building Conditions Aged buildings (>50 years) 35.8% 36.6% 38.7% Middle Aged buildings (30-49 years) 26.4% 18.1% 2.5% Young buildings (<30yrs) 2% >55 Building Age <30 Aging 26

27 Core Business Rehabilitation Redevelopment Retrofitting Rehabilitation Redevelopment 4R URA s business 5R Revitalisation preservation Revitalisation preservation 27

28 Core Business Rehabilitation Redevelopment Retrofitting Rehabilitation Redevelopment 4R URA s business 5R Revitalisation preservation Revitalisation preservation 2 core business Redevelopment Rehabilitation URA s business 3 core business Maintenance Redevelopment Rehabilitation 28

29 Core Business District-based Approach on Redevelopment at To Kwa Wan 29 29

30 Placemaking Process Placemaking Theme 5R + 3C Strategy 30

31 31 Placemaking - Overseas Examples by taking away the flyover Cheonggyecheon Boston Big Dig

32 Placemaking e.g. Marina Bay 32

33 Placemaking Before What if? After 33

34 Placemaking East Kowloon Corridor Area with positive impacts 34

35 Important Urban Planning Objectives 35 35

36 Important Urban Planning Objectives 36 36

37 Important Urban Planning Objectives 37 37

38 Important Urban Planning Objectives 38 38

39 Important Urban Planning Objectives 39 39

40 Placemaking Process Smart City Concept Placemaking Theme 5R + 3C Strategy 40

41 Components of Smart City Smart Mobility Smart Environment Smart Living 41

42 Resources URA: $10 B Redevelopment Demand-led Projects Loss: $ 2.7 B To Kwa Wan Projects Loss: $ 3 B Rehabilitation Retrofitting Revitalisation preservation 42

43 Resources URA: $10 B Redevelopment Demand-led Projects Loss: $ 2.7 B To Kwa Wan Projects Loss: $ 3 B 21,000 buildings over 30 years $ 210 B Rehabilitation Retrofitting Revitalisation preservation 43

44 Resources Combined Residual Plot Ratio Transfer on An Area Renewal Approach Residual PR Residual PR Residual PR Residual PR Existing Sites New Site Rehabilitation/ Retrofitting 44

45 Resources Plot Ratio Transfer (Residual Plot Ratio) - Overall no change in building volume Residual PR Existing Development New Development Transferring Site Receiving Site Overall no change in building volume 45

46 Resources Plot Ratio Transfer (Residual Plot Ratio) - Overall no change in building volume Residual PR Residual PR Existing Development New Development Transferring Site Receiving Site Overall no change in building volume 46

47 47 Social Sustainability Economic Environment

48 48 Social Sustainability Economic Environment

49 Collaboration Redevelopment Rehabilitation Private Sector?? % 40,000 existing buildings

50 Collaboration Redevelopment Rehabilitation Private Sector >80% Private Sector?? % 40,000 existing buildings

51 Legislative Constraints 51 URA Ordinance

52 Legislative Constraints 52 URA Ordinance Project-Oriented Focus on Redevelopment

53 Legislative Constraints 53 URA Ordinance Project-Oriented Focus on Redevelopment Zoning Mechanism inhibits Area Renewal

54 Collaboration Government Legislature URA Public Sector Private Sector 54

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