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Conceptual Spatial Framework

A Conceptual Spatial Framework (CSF) has been formulated to incorporate the 14 solution
spaces and an indicative strategic transport network to support these new developments.
The CSF provides Hong Kong with the capacity to satisfy the estimated land demand,
achieves agglomeration of activities and synergistic clusters, offers opportunities for

retrofitting the dense urban core and brings jobs closer to homes. The CSF comprises two
Metropolises and two Development Axes, namely:

The Harbour Metropolis

The Harbour Metropolis covers the existing Metro Area and the Kau Yi Chau (KYC) Artificial
Islands in the Central Waters. In terms of economic activities, this Metropolis has a
competitive advantage in finance/business.

Through stepping up redevelopment and rehabilitation of ageing buildings, providing more
open space and GIC facilities, and thinning out the population in the longer term, the

liveability of the Metro Area would be enhanced. Economic competitiveness would be
further strengthened through consolidating the traditional Central Business District (CBD)1
in Central and the adjoining areas, continuously transforming Kowloon East into a dynamic
CBD2, and developing other office/business nodes outside the two CBDs. The KYC

Artificial Islands will support the development of the third CBD (CBD3) to complement the
other two CBDs.

Harbour Metropolis

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