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The usage pattern of IBs in “I” is similar to that of the territory. There is a slight decrease
in warehouse/ storage in IBs in “I”, but still occupied a major floorspace in the territory
(Figure 7).

Figure 7: Comparison of Usage in “I” Areas (2020 & 2014) and Territory Pattern

“OU(B)” Zone

The overwhelming majority of IBs applied IB Revitalisation Scheme for wholesale
conversion or redevelopment were located in “OU(B)” area.

“OU(B)” zone intends to facilitate new development/ redevelopment of IBs into commercial

and/or clean industrial uses. Whilst the total land area of “OU(B)” zones is about the same
as that of “I” zones, the number of IBs and total floorspace contained are almost the double
of those provided in “I” zones. “OU(B)” sites are mainly located in metro areas.

A total of 76 IB sites in “OU(B)” zones
had been converted / redeveloped (or Table 2: IBs provision in “OU(B)” areas
undergoing the works process) into
office and/or other commercial uses 2014 2020
since 2014. As at 30 September 2021, Land Area (ha) 198.6 213.5

46 IBs in “OU(B)” zone were approved
for redevelopment under Revitalisation No. of IBs 788 760
Scheme 2.0. Transformation is more GFA (m ) 15.16M 15.81M
2
apparent in Eastern Kowloon and
Cheung Sha Wan.

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