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Hopewell centre (phase ii)

Hopewell centre (phase ii). A case of sustainable development. location. Locational characteristics. Hopewell centre II is located in zone of transition in Wan Chai Adjacent to CBD A mixed commercial-residential land use zone Mixture of old and new buildings

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Hopewell centre (phase ii)

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  1. Hopewell centre (phase ii) A case of sustainable development

  2. location

  3. Locational characteristics • Hopewell centre II is located in zone of transition in Wan Chai • Adjacent to CBD • A mixed commercial-residential land use zone • Mixture of old and new buildings • Inadequate recreational land use in Wan Chai • Well-connected by Queen’s Road East and Kennedy Road in the upper slope • 10-minute walk to the nearest MTR station

  4. The project • Commercial development • Conference hotel • Construction work will commence in 2010

  5. Modified plan 1994 2008

  6. Disadvantages of 1994 design • Great height (315 m) • destroy the ridgeline of HK Island • Density of development is too high • Present road capacity cannot support the high traffic flow • Heavy traffic on Kennedy Road and Queen’s Road East • Poor wind circulation in the area  intensify the urban heat island effect

  7. Advantages of 2008 design • Lower in height • Will not spoil the ridgeline • Lower density of development • Less visual impact • Less burden on road traffic

  8. What changes the plan? • Environmental consideration • To provide a pleasant living environment for Wan Chai residents • Receives strong public opposition concerning traffic condition / environmental preservation and cultural / heritage preservation • Public consultation has been done, e.g. discussion with district board members, setting up website to collect public opinions

  9. Comparison of two designs • 93 storeys • 315 m in height • Total floor space: 164,091m2 • 2,197 rooms • 270 parking space • 55 storeys • 210 m in height • Total floor space: 101,667m2 • 1,024 rooms • 168 parking space 1994 2008

  10. Economic benefits • more commercial / hotels • more job opportunity (4000 jobs during and after construction) • Turning Wan Chai to be a financial centre of Hong Kong • Good to have economic development in an old district • May attract younger generation to move in and revitalize the district

  11. Social benefits • Being a landmark of Hong Kong • More recreational facilities by creating a green park for the public • Public spaces totaling 5,880 square meters (about 63,000 sq.ft.) will be provided. • Preserving the green area at the site between Queen’s Road East and Kennedy Road • spend $20 million on the conservation, plantation or transplantation of trees in the area • Widening of Kennedy Road to cope with increasing traffic • preserve and revitalize the Nam Koo Terrace on Ship Street, a Grade I historic building

  12. Negative Social impacts • Insufficient recreational land use in Wan Chai • Poor infrastructure, road capacity cannot support high traffic flow caused by hotel development  traffic congestion • local residents may object to it as the tall building may block the views • May also lower the price of the flat • May cause land use conflict

  13. Environmental measures • The developer has taken measures to ensure the quality of the living environment • Improving roads, widening pedestrian walkways, providing elevators, etc • Minimize the no. of trees to be cut • Preserve historical buildings • The revised plan follows the principles of sustainable city

  14. Environmental impacts • Large Scale Of Development • visual pollution • Cutting large no. of trees causes greenery to disappear • Pollution is caused, e.g. air / noise / land pollution are caused during construction work • Heavy traffic may induce air pollution and noise pollution

  15. Road improvement projects

  16. Road improvement projects

  17. Road improvement projects

  18. Who’s the winner? Loser? • Local residents? • Government? • Private developers?

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