Geography Geography ProjectProjectSheung WanSheung Wan

HistoryHistory

Northern waterfront of Hong Kong Island.Northern waterfront of Hong Kong Island. Steeped in Hong Kong's early colonial history. Steeped in Hong Kong's early colonial history. The place which the Chinese people lived together. The place which the Chinese people lived together. Traditional Chinese residential and commercial district Traditional Chinese residential and commercial district Residence concentrated in the Central, Sheung Wan and Residence concentrated in the Central, Sheung Wan and

Sai Ying Pun coastal area, Sai Ying Pun coastal area, Choice seafood and Chinese medicine were also concentratChoice seafood and Chinese medicine were also concentrat

ed ed Businessman escaped from the Taiping Uprising and carrieBusinessman escaped from the Taiping Uprising and carrie

d capital to Hong Kong to invest in Nam Pak Hong.d capital to Hong Kong to invest in Nam Pak Hong. Many historic sites and buildings of different religions. Many historic sites and buildings of different religions. Now come to a diverse range of traditional commercial areaNow come to a diverse range of traditional commercial area

s, tourist attractionss, tourist attractions

Is Sheung Wan a inner city?Is Sheung Wan a inner city? Traffic & TransportTraffic & Transport Narrow roadNarrow road

Minor roads with one-way street Minor roads with one-way street

traffic flow traffic flow

traffic congestions and traffic congestions and

accidents happenaccidents happen

Mixed Land UseMixed Land Use The lower floors :Small workshops, The lower floors :Small workshops,

retail shopsretail shops

The upper floors : residential apartments,The upper floors : residential apartments,

ware house.ware house.

Land use conflict is commonLand use conflict is common

Poor Living ConditionPoor Living Condition Old buildingsOld buildings

Poor facilitiesPoor facilities

High housing densityHigh housing density

Crowded living conditionCrowded living condition

Lack of open spaceLack of open space

Government measuresGovernment measures

RehabilitationRehabilitation RedevelopmentRedevelopment RevitalizationRevitalization PreservationPreservation

Improves living condition Improves living condition Extend life of buildings Extend life of buildings Example of the work of Rehabilitation:Example of the work of Rehabilitation: DrainageDrainage External WallExternal Wall Electric circuitElectric circuit Advantages of rehabilitationAdvantages of rehabilitation Land price increaseLand price increase Reduce accident Reduce accident Example of RehabilitationExample of Rehabilitation 1. Winsome House1. Winsome House 2. 12-16 Lok Ku Road2. 12-16 Lok Ku Road

RehabilitationRehabilitation

RedevelopmentRedevelopment Target old buildings with poor living conditionsTarget old buildings with poor living conditions Provide community facilities.Provide community facilities. Emphasis on environmental friendlinessEmphasis on environmental friendliness Mixed land use is commonMixed land use is common

ReasonsReasons Solve environment problemsSolve environment problems Examples of redevelopment:Examples of redevelopment: Queens Street Project (Queen's Terrace)Queens Street Project (Queen's Terrace) Staunton Street / Wing Lee Street ProjectStaunton Street / Wing Lee Street Project Yu Lok Lane/Centre Street ProjectYu Lok Lane/Centre Street Project

RevitalizationRevitalization Strengthen the economy and environmentStrengthen the economy and environment

Involve URA’s partners and stakeholdersInvolve URA’s partners and stakeholders

Make use of the special design and features Make use of the special design and features

Transform with distinct themeTransform with distinct theme

Example of revitalizationExample of revitalization Sheung Wan FongSheung Wan Fong

Preserve buildings with historical and cultural Preserve buildings with historical and cultural

valuevalue

Retained local colour and character Retained local colour and character

Reasons Reasons Long history of developmentLong history of development

Need to keep structures with historical value Need to keep structures with historical value

Example of preservation:Example of preservation: Western MarketWestern Market

Developing Sheung Wan-Developing Sheung Wan-reasonreason

To improve the living conditionTo improve the living condition Develop into a sustainable districtDevelop into a sustainable district Lessen land use conflictLessen land use conflict Improved transportation systemImproved transportation system

Developing Sheung Developing Sheung WanWan

Whole districtWhole district Dredge drainagesDredge drainages dredge the irrigation ditches and build drainages dredge the irrigation ditches and build drainages ZoningZoning Eastern part Eastern part commercial use commercial use Western part Western part residential, recreational and commercial use residential, recreational and commercial use Environmental conservationEnvironmental conservation carry out environmentally- friendly measurescarry out environmentally- friendly measures Feeder busFeeder bus generated by electricity generated by electricity start from the Sheung Wan MTR station and connect the route start from the Sheung Wan MTR station and connect the route of the trail which is the circular route lineof the trail which is the circular route line

Eastern part of Sheung WanEastern part of Sheung Wan ：：CommercialCommercial

A super-size shopping mallA super-size shopping mall → →Sheung Wan Galleria will be a landmark building that evolves Sheung Wan Galleria will be a landmark building that evolves

fromfrom the traditional town centre to form a new oasis.the traditional town centre to form a new oasis. → →roof top become greenbelts and to beautify the environmentroof top become greenbelts and to beautify the environment Theme outbuildingsTheme outbuildings different themes of traditional culture which is famous in Sheung different themes of traditional culture which is famous in Sheung

Wan.Wan. 1. Antique 1. Antique 2. Choice seafood 2. Choice seafood 3. Traditional snack 3. Traditional snack 4. Chinese medicine & massage4. Chinese medicine & massage

Underground Coffin StreetUnderground Coffin Street

→ → the first-ever underground Coffin Street the first-ever underground Coffin Street

In the world.In the world.

→ → customers can buy different kinds of customers can buy different kinds of

coffin for funeral use.coffin for funeral use.

→ An innovative idea which can even attract tourism

Western part of Sheung Western part of Sheung Wan: ResidentialWan: Residential

Maintain comfortable condition Maintain comfortable condition RehabilitationRehabilitation carry out on those old buildings that still with sound structure.carry out on those old buildings that still with sound structure.

RebuildRebuild to ensure the safety of the residents.to ensure the safety of the residents.

Provide self-sufficiencyProvide self-sufficiency → →residential: for residential and commercial activities.residential: for residential and commercial activities.

→ → commercial: build markets and shopping malls commercial: build markets and shopping malls

→ → recreational: build stadium recreational: build stadium

Environmental ProtectionEnvironmental Protection provide more open space, build rooftop gardenprovide more open space, build rooftop garden

BenefitBenefit

Safe and comfortable living environment Safe and comfortable living environment Improve accessibilityImprove accessibility Higher land valueHigher land value Provide job opportunitiesProvide job opportunities Enhance economic activitiesEnhance economic activities

Group ListGroup List

Erica TamErica Tam

Stephen ChauStephen Chau

Kwuney LoKwuney Lo

Iris LeungIris Leung

Hermione ChanHermione Chan

Christy LawChristy LawTommy LoTommy Lo