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Planning and Urban Design Review for Developments at Kai Tak Runway Tip – Feasibility Study

Harbourfront CommissionTask Force on Kai Tak Harbourfront Development

3 September 2020

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Study AreaKai Tak Fantasy Area

Kwun Tong Action Area

Kai Tak Approach Channel

Kwun Tong Typhoon Shelter

(KTTS)

Background and Purpose of the Study

• To review the planning, urban design and development proposals for the Kai Tak Runway Tip (KTRT) Area covering mainly existing / planned open spaces and the Tourism Node (TN) Site

• To formulate a design and development scheme for KTRT to guide future development and implementation

TN Site

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• Create a unique and holistic destination • Harmonise and integrate various components of KTRT

developments

Planning Objectives and Design Principles

Unique and Holistic Destination

Inclusive place for all

Active, Healthy and Low-carbon

Blue-green Assets

Connectivity, Branding, Design, Diversity

Aviation theme

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Preserving Victoria Harbouro no harbour reclamationo facilities to support water recreation activities

Stakeholder Engagemento TPB, LDAC, relevant DCs and other stakeholders

consulted with general support

Sustainable Developmento existing and future economic, social,

environmental and recreational needs of locals and visitors considered and with appropriate balance

Integrated Planningo a balanced land use mixo integrate and synergize with the surroundings

Harbourfront Planning Principles

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Vibrant and Accessible Harbouro transport facilities to improve accessibilityo integrated harbourfront open spaceso opportunities for water-land interactions o aviation-theme to create a destination

Proactive Harbour Enhancement and Public Enjoymento riverscape to strengthen interrelationship between

developments and water bodyo flexible open spaces to create a dynamic and diverse public

realm for all

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• Incorporation of KTF Design Merits o Healthy City Concepto Create destinationo Strong water themeo Indoor-outdoor integrationo Extensive greening layers

• Integration among Various Components Including TN, Kai Tak Runway Park (KTRP), Kai Tak Cruise Terminal, etc.

KTRP Phase 2B

KTRP Phase 2A

KTRP Phase 1

GFS KTDKai Tak Cruise Terminal

TN Site

Kwun Tong Typhoon Shelter

“River Valley”

Naturalistic and undulating water edge Internal Water Channel

Master Layout Plan

Focal Points

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KTRP Phase 2B – Interactive Water Play Area

45m Setback Area – Internal Water Channel

“GreenWay”

River Valley

KTRP Phases 1 and 2A –Aviation Themed Park

• Connectivity• Healthy City Concept• Enhanced Waterfront

• Aviation Theme• Kai Tak Development Branding and Design

Concepts• Urban Design Considerations

Overall Planning and Design Framework

Runway Waterfront Promenade

TN and Kai Tak Runway Park (KTRP)

KTRP Phase 2B

KTRP Phase 2A KTRP Phase 1

GFS KTDKai Tak Cruise Terminal

TN Site

Kwun Tong Typhoon Shelter

Entry Plaza

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Connectivity

Basement Vehicular Access

Vehicular Access

At-grade Vehicular Access to at-grade PTI

Future Road D3 – Major Vehicular Access

Proposed EVA and Authorised Vehicular Access

Existing EVA and AuthorisedVehicular Access

Pedestrian NetworkElevated Pedestrian Connections

Major At-grade Connection across TN site

Proposed “GreenWay”

East Wing

West Wing

A Feasible Development Scheme (conforms to BH restriction of 100 mPD)

PTI

Observation Galley

Hotel Block

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Undulating Building Profile

View from Victoria Harbour

Land Use Mix % of Total GFA

Hotel 15% – 20%

E&L (including public observation gallery with a minimum GFA of 2 000m2) 15% – 20%

Retail 30%Office 20% - 30%Public Transport Facilities about 10%

Total 100% (229 400 m2)Requirements to be stipulated in Development Brief and Land Lease

OZP Control:• max. total GFA of 229 400 m2;

• max. building height (BH) of 100 mPD (minor relaxation on application to TPB); and

• a building/structure incorporating public observation gallery (relaxation of the BH restriction on application to TPB)

TN Development

At-Grade Sawtooth PTI

At-grade PTI• Bus bays, GMB bays (about 5 050 m2)• PTI Reserve Area (about 2 400 m2)

Other Public Transport Facilitiesat Basement Levels• Coach spaces: 53 nos.

(Including coach pick up/set down spaces 15 nos. and coach parking spaces 38 nos.)

• Public car parking spaces: 100 nos.• Taxi stands and general vehicle stands

Bus Bay

GMB Bay

PTI Reserve Area

Waiting AreaAncillary

Facilities for PTI

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Ancillary Transport FacilitiesIn accordance with the HKPSG, 50% of Goods Vehicles L/UL to be shared with nighttime public coach parking

TN Development – Public Transport Facilities

Section B – River Valley

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Section A – 45m Setback Area

Water Treatment PlantW

POSPD within KTRP Phase 2A – River Valley (RV)

POSPD within TN

Alfresco Dining Area

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POSPD: “River Valley” and 45m Setback Area

TN Site

KTRP Phase 2A45m Setback Area

KTRP Phase 2B

Facility BuildingWater recreation & F&B facilities

Facility Building resembling Ex-Air Traffic Control Tower

Aldis Lamp and Control Panel of the ex-Air Traffic Control Tower could be exhibited in the building

Possible water recreation activities and F&B at RV

Facility Building

+ 5.5 mPD

+ 15.0 mPDTerraced

Seat Steps River Valley Promenade Walkway

Architectural design resembling Ex-Air Traffic Control Tower

Water depth: about 1.3 - 1.5mW.L + 3.8 - 4.0 mPD+ 5.5 mPD

+ 4.2mPD

+ 2.5 mPD

+ 5.5 mPD

River Valley

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“起飛 / 回家” 鞦韆3 4

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Landscape Master Plan – KTRP Phases 1 and 2AKTRP Phase 2B

TN Site

KTRP Phase 1

KTRP Phase 2A

KTCT GFS KTD

Retired Aircraft (Installed)

Paper Plane Seats at Feature Runway

“Take-Off” SwingRunway Playground

Aviation Theme

Section A: “Take-off” Lawn

“Take-off” Swing Seat Steps

Victoria Harbour

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Land-water Interface

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Landscape Master Plan – KTRP Phase 2B

Undulating wateredge

Lawn for Event and Leisure

Interactive Water Play Elements

Perspective – KTRP Phase 2B

KTRP Phase 2B

TN Site

KTRP Phase 2A

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Runway Waterfront Promenade(includes water sports use)

Temporary Water Sport Centre

• Under short-term tenancies

KTRP Phases 1 and 2• Public Works Project

TN Site• Included in Land Sale ProgrammePublic Open Space in Private Development• To be designed, constructed,

managed, operated and maintained by TN developer

Runway Waterfront Promenade• To be designed and constructed by

developers, and managed and maintained by Government

Implementation Arrangement

KTRP Phase 2A

GFSKTD

Quick Win Project• Strengthen the Aviation Theme in KTRP Phase 1

• Installation of distinctive play facilities for the public to enjoy gliding experience and have a view from the vantage points, as well as bring more vibrancy to the former runway tip

KTRP Phase 1

Proposed Location

*Images for reference only

Swings

Zipline Feature Climbing Facility

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Implementation Arrangement

Thank You

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