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Study on Active Design for Healthier Lifestyle

The Planning Department commenced the ‘Study on Active Design for Healthier Lifestyle’
in February 2020 to establish the need and opportunities for active design in Hong Kong,

with focus on the urban landscape and built environment perspectives; explore how active
design can be incorporated in the planning and development process to promote healthy
lifestyle; and identify cases to piloting the study recommendations.

Engagement with Stakeholders

During the study process, we obtained valuable and practical ideas from a range of
stakeholders, including non-governmental organisations, academia, certification bodies,
professional institutes, development-related organisations and government bureaux/

departments.

The Active Design Guidelines

Apart from stakeholder engagement, desktop research has been undertaken to identify
factors that would be conducive to more physical activity level of Hong Kong people. These
factors included flexibility of space, accessibility, inclusiveness, safety, outdoor comfort,
etc. An advisory “Active Design Guidelines” (“ADG”) are being drawn up for creating a built

environment for all residents of Hong Kong, regardless of age and fitness level, to make
more active choices. The “ADG” target at the built environment professionals, relevant
government bureaux / departments and related organisations in the public and private
sectors who desire to work in collaboration to promote a healthier lifestyle.

The “ADG” are divided into the neighbourhood and building levels with four topics for each
level. The key elements of each topic are summarised below.

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