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Urban Design Emphases

Underlying the vision, a set of urban design emphases is devised to outline the

framework for the new harbourfront, as set out below:

• Waterfront Character, Identity and Sense of Place
To define character precincts

• Waterfront Attraction, Vibrancy and Diversity
A mix of commercial, recreational and various waterfront open space uses

• Waterfront Connectivity, Continuity and Accessibility
To be enhanced through a continuous and easily accessible promenade well
served by public transport

• Flexible and Shared Use Design
To accommodate the needs of users of different ages and interests

• Assemblage of Green and Blue Resources

To create distinctive landscape character and make use of the existing blue
resources

• Smart, Green and Sustainable Elements
To optimise energy efficiency, environmental friendliness and liveability

• Local Character and Heritage
To be respected by appropriate preservation and compatible waterfront

design

Character Precincts and Harbourfront Enhancement Proposals

Endeavoured to create an attractive, accessible and vibrant harbourfront for
public enjoyment round the clock, a master layout plan comprising five character

precincts infused with different unique identities and supported by a number

of HEPs has been drawn up. The entire harbourfront will be linked up by a
continuous promenade for both pedestrians and cyclists, with some shared
sections at constrained/bottleneck areas, as part of the harbourfront promenade of

the northern shoreline of Hong Kong Island.

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