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Simon Ng Chief Research Officer
Walking as a Means to Urban Liveability: The Case of Hong Kong
BAQ 2016:
Safe, Healthy, and Clean Cities through Sustainable Mobility
31 August 2016 | Busan, South Korea
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• A global trend that takes a pedestrian-first approach to city and transport planning
• Pedestrian network is the most important public space of any city. It serves a “link” function in the overall transport system, but also an important a “place” function for people and social life
• Walking brings multiple benefits to people and society
Walking, walkability and liveability
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• Promote a health life style
• Increase economic opportunities
• Enhance property value
• Improve pedestrian movements and accessibility
• Integrate better with public transport
• Produce environmental benefits
• Support active ageing
• Enrich city / social life for all
• Ensure social justice and equity
Benefits of walking
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• 80% of Hong Kong people walk every day
• 90% of our trips by public transport
• People get around without a car, but some neighbourhood areas are not walkable
• Pedestrians face obstacles
• Hong Kong’s challenge: how to make people walk more often & for longer distance, and to make the experience more enjoyable?
Why walkability in Hong Kong?
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Hong Kong: a dense and compact city…
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… with skyscrapers and a layered morphology
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• Excellent connection between different city layers
State of walkability in Hong Kong
Elements of good walkability
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Areas for improvement
• Way-finding
• Lack of at-grade crossing
• Poor permeability
• Inconsistent & unclear signage & maps
• Universal access
State of walkability in Hong Kong
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Areas for improvement
• Over-crowding
• Long detour
• Street obstacles
• Lack of seating
• Street aesthetics
State of walkability in Hong Kong
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• Leadership
• Overarching strategy
• Planning for pedestrians
• Promotion of non-motorized transport and public transport
• Streets as destinations
• Administrative support
• Working with stakeholders
Ingredients for change
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The framework
• An overarching vision for Hong Kong
• Dual functions of streets: link and place
• Audit of existing facilities and processes
• Community and stakeholders engagement
Making Hong Kong a city for pedestrians
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New approach
• Holistic planning, not piece-meal approach
• A shift from car-based to people-based planning
• Shared space rather than priority for vehicles over pedestrians
• Equal access to quality public space as a right, not a privilege
• Top-down plus bottom-up approach
• Hardware and software are both essential
• Promote / preserve street life
Making Hong Kong a city for pedestrians
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Example: tram & pedestrian precinct in Central
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Example: Kowloon East
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Walk21 Hong Kong Conference
• 3-7 October 2016
• First Walk21 Conference in Asia
• Expecting 500 international and local delegates
• www.walk21hk.com
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Thank you
Simon K W Ng
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