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Solving urban land use conflict! Figure 9.1 shows part of the land use map of Tai Kok Tsui, and the photograph was taken in this area. Figure 9.2 shows the information about proposed redevelopment projects in Tai Kok Tsui. 1 Describe the living environment shown in Figure 9.1? Are there problems of land use conflicts? 51 50 Figure 9.1 35 Sheet No. 11-NW-D 1:5 000 63

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Part two (a) Projects under planning Proposed land uses (m 2 ) Residential Commercial Institutional Open space Cherry Street 20 488 4 697 Bedford Road / Larch Street 8 910 1 113 200 Larch Street / Fir Street 13 850 3 225 2 275 500 Pine Street / Anchor Street 17 250 3 450 450 *It is now renamed the Urban Renewal Authority Source: *Land Development Corporation (b) Figure 9.2...To provide adequate community facilities and open spaces so as to improve the quality of the living environment are the major objectives of our redevelopment projects... 2 Refer to Figures 9.2 (a) and (b). Do you think that the redevelopment projects can help solve the above problems in this area? (Hints: the quality of new residential buildings, and the provision of institutional land use and open spaces) *3 Can you suggest other ways to solve the problem of land use conflict in old urban areas? Urban renewal The Urban Renewal Authority (URA) is the leading agent involved with urban renewal in Hong Kong. It is responsible for preparing redevelopment plans, acquiring the affected properties, rehousing the affected residents and implementing new development projects. The main objectives of urban renewal are to: improve housing quality upgrade existing infrastructure provide adequate community facilities use the land in a better way to avoid land use conflicts When urban renewal projects are completed, it is expected that the major urban problems will be solved (Figure 9.3). 64 Land Development Corporation!"# Urban Renewal Authority!"

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Part two New towns Activity New Towns Development another possible solution? Study the land use map and photograph of Tai Po New Town (Figure 9.4). Source: Planning Department, the HKSAR Figure 9.4 Land use map of Tai Po New Town 1 Compare Figures 9.1 and 9.4. Which place do you think was better-planned and has a better living environment? Explain your answer. 2 Can you name other new towns in Hong Kong? Why were they built? 3 Do you think that the development of new towns is a possible way to help solve the problem of land use conflict in old urban areas? Explain your answer. 66

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Chapter 9 The New Towns Programme started in 1973. It aims to improve the living environment by decentralising the population from overcrowded urban areas. The programme has expanded continuously to cope with the increase in population in Hong Kong. The number of new towns has increased to nine since 1973 (Figure 9.5). Now, the population of Hong Kong living in the new towns is about 3.1 million. The new towns provide a pleasant and self-contained living environment. There are efficient transportation systems, and adequate infrastructure, community facilities and open spaces. The problem of land use conflict is largely avoided. For example, industrial estates are located away from residential areas. Useful website Do you want to know more about our new towns? Visit the websites of the Territory Development Department and the Planning Department. http://www.info.gov.hk/ tdd/ http://www.info.gov.hk/ planning/index_e.htm Fanling & Sheung Shui N Tin Shui Wai Tuen Mun Yuen Long Tsuen Wan Tai Po Sha Tin Tung Chung / Tai Ho Tseung Kwan O 0 km 4 KEY New towns Figure 9.5 New towns in Hong Kong New Towns Programme!" self-contained 67

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Part two Urban planning Activity Urban planning a better way to use our land? Figures 9.6 shows the land use map and photograph of Sha Tin New Town. Sha Tin New Town Figure 9.6 Land use map of Sha Tin New Town Source: Planning Department, the HKSAR 1 Refer to Figures 9.1 and 9.6. Which place, Tai Kok Tsui or Sha Tin, shows a better planning of land uses and living environment? Why? 2 Do you think that urban planning can help us use our land in a better way? Explain your answer. 68

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Chapter 9 We must improve our land use practices if we are to maintain a good living environment. Urban planning helps create better places for us to live and work. This is done by guiding and controlling the development and use of land. Planning standards and guidelines help avoid land use conflicts, ensuring that the land is used in a better way. Useful website Do you want to know more about urban planning in Hong Kong? Visit the website of the Planning Department. http://www.info.gov.hk/planning/index_e.htm Individuals can help! Most people work for their own interests. In order to create a pleasing environment for all, we should also consider other people s needs. As a step forward, people should voice their suggestions to the government on how to improve the living environment. There are various channels through which public opinion is collected. These opinions are very useful for the government in planning land use strategy for Hong Kong. Think about Are there any other things that we can do to resolve land use conflicts? Planning Department 69

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Part two Key words urban renewal (!) urban planning (!) Key points 1 The main objectives of urban renewal are to: (a) improve housing quality (b) upgrade existing infrastructure (c) provide adequate community facilities (d) use the land in a better way to avoid land use conflicts 2 The new towns provide a pleasant and self-contained living environment. The problem of land use conflict is largely avoided. 3 Urban planning helps create better places for us to live and work. This is done by guiding and controlling the development and use of land. 4 People should voice their suggestions to the government on how to improve the living environment. 70

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