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Transit Oriented Socially Integrated

Development Community

The proposed Kwu Tung Station on the To achieve a balanced population profile, a
Sheung Shui to Lok Ma Chau Spur Line mix of housing land has been allocated for
and the proposed Northern Link in the subsidised housing and various types of private
centre of KTN NDA provides a significant housing to provide a wide range of housing
opportunity to promote rail-based transit choices for different social sectors. Sufficient
oriented development. Major developments land has been designated for commercial, retail
and population should be planned within a and various GIC uses to create new jobs for the
walkable distance from the proposed railway communities. The various GIC facilities, such
station to maximise the use of rail transport, as the new government offices and community
thus promoting energy efficiency and complex, hospital, polyclinic, swimming pool
minimising carbon emissions. complex, and open spaces to be provided
within the KTN NDA could also serve the wider
communities.

Sustainable and Quality

Living Environment

The planning and design for the KTN NDA
adopts a sustainable development approach,
balancing the housing, employment,
community and conservation needs, and
encompassing the economic, social and
environmental considerations. Various
urban design and greening features have
been incorporated in the layout to achieve a
quality living environment. Higher priority
has been accorded to “sustainable design”
and “social consideration” in the design.

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