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Structure

The revamped UDG has adopted an organised and simplified format to
make it more attractive, readable and easy to understand. Under the new
structure, the design guidelines are grouped into four overarching urban

design principles, including Responding to Context, Pedestrian-Friendly

Movement Network, Engaging Public Realm, and People-Centric Building
Design. The related guidelines and design objectives are presented in short
sentence or point form. Each principle comprises a number of objectives,

and each objective a number of associated guidelines along with tip(s), where

necessary, suggested practical considerations and/or references for further
reading. This principle-based approach could help promote a more holistic
and thoughtful design process. Such format also enables future additions and

updates to accommodate new principles/guidelines.

To assist users to navigate and make reference to specific guidelines
applicable to their projects of different scales, a matrix has been added to

the appendix. A checklist in the form of questions has also been introduced
to serve as a reminder of the design objectives and related guidelines when

applying the revamped UDG to their projects.

The urban design guidelines, including air ventilation of the current version
are regrouped and embodied in the above overarching principles. Revision to

graphics and document layout have also been made.

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