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Reimagining Public Spaces in Hong Kong Focus

Trends of Open Space Planning and Design

According to the literature review conducted by the Study Team and the discussions held
with international experts, many international cities make good use of under-utilised or

obsolete urban spaces to develop transient recreational areas and create new open spaces
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by transforming footpaths, road improvements and innovative ideas . In addition, there is a
tendency for the design of private development projects to integrate indoor and outdoor spaces
in a bid to enrich user experience. Other development trends include putting focus on more
flexible, innovative, adaptive and inclusive designs to promote usage by people of different
ability and age; and encouraging public participation in the design and management of open
space to enhance their sense of collective ownership and belonging. These design trends

of open space demonstrate different means of delivery and operating mechanisms. Inter-
departmental collaboration and partnership with the private sector could open up more new
opportunities for the provision of quality open space.
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Retrofitting spaces actively by quick-wins such as Tactical Urbanism and Co-sharing of Time and Space.
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