Community Walks

Date & Time

Tour

25 September 2024 (Wed)

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Gathering Time and Point: 3:20pm
@ Exit D Concourse level, Kai Tak MTR Station

(Medium of Instruction: English)

[CCL] Guided Tour to Kai Tak Development Area - the transformation of the ex-airport site into a low-carbon and people-oriented area for future residential and commercial developments

The Kai Tak New Development Area is a vast and highly complex urban development project in Hong Kong, transforming the former airport site for future residential and commercial purposes while also catalyzing the revitalization of surrounding older districts. The Kai Tak Outline Zoning Plan is designed to develop Kai Tak into a green and tourism hub that aligns with public desires for a low-carbon, people-oriented area facing Victoria Harbour. The guided walking tour, led by a professional town planner, will showcase key features of the area, including:

(1) Kai Tak Station Square - a newly designed public open space.
(2) Kai Tak River Upgrading Works - a demonstration of "blue-green infrastructure."
(3) Kai Tak City Centre Neighbourhood - a model of a new-generation living community with the preservation of Lung Tsun Stone Bridge.
(4) Kai Tak Sky Garden and Runway Park - a significant breezeway and jogging trail promoting a healthier lifestyle.
(5) Kai Tak Cruise Terminal - one of the world's leading cruise facilities.

About the speaker:
Mr. Jeffrey Wong is a registered professional town planner and Council Member of the Hong Kong Institute of Planners (HKIP). He has organized various professional and community engagement programs to advocate for the value and significance of town planning across all sectors of society. In 2015, Mr. Wong co-founded LEAPS, a platform for real estate and construction professionals dedicated to generating innovative solutions to current land, housing, and social issues. He currently serves as the Chairperson of the HKIP Awards, Greater Bay Area Planning Awards, and 45th Anniversary Organizing Committee, as well as the Vice President of LEAPS.

27 September 2024 (Fri)

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Gathering Time and Point: 3:50pm
@ Kowloon City Plaza 

(Medium of Instruction: English)

[CCL] Mosaic Tales: Guided Tour to explore the history of Kowloon City through the Mosaic Tiles

Mosaic Tiles (紙皮石) have been a handy material for clothing the exterior walls efficiently without compromising the aesthetics of Hong Kong architecture since the 1950s when the city steadily expanded, and the cityscape was drastically reformed to greet the boom of economy and population. In recent years, mosaic tiles have been extended from a construction material to a cultural symbol of Hong Kong architecture. The classic patterns of mosaic tile are widely adopted in various daily products and artworks, which are popular among the locals and the visitors.

The community tour will be conducted by a professional town planner, guiding participants through the old district of Kowloon City to explore the craftsmanship, beauty, and applications of mosaic tiles. Meandering through the area, the group will also get to know about the development history and transformation of the neighbourhood, as well as the stories and traditions of the local community.

About the speaker:
Ms. Mandy Wong is a registered professional town planner. She is the recipient of the Hong Kong Institute of Planners (HKIP) Young Planners Awards (YPA) 2022. She has experience in organizing and implementing community engagement programs and is enthusiastic about promoting a people-oriented planning approach. Since 2017, she has been actively involved in HKIP and served as the Director of the Hong Kong Public Space Initiative from 2017 to 2022. In 2022, she co-founded Walking Slow to focus on community engagement, art curation, and public education. Mandy has taken on key roles in various projects, including the “Walk DVRC Initiative” and the “Take PARK in Art - Memstory” project. She actively participates in multi-disciplinary collaborations and has served as the co-designer of the HKIA Annual Awards Exhibition 2021, exhibitor of the HKIA KLNJ Roving Exhibition 2023-2024, and workshop organizer of deTour 2023.