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Source

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The Hong Kong

Heritage Society

(Continued)

Summary of Principal Points

much of the area is steep wooded

slopes; further high-rise develop-

ment which would destroy the

naturally landscaped parkland

existing in many parts of the area;

destruction of existing mature and

healthy trees, flowering shrubs and

bushes so as not to threaten the

rich and varied bird life in the

area; siting of new Supreme Court

building which could be built on

the Wan Chai reclamation or north

of Queensway; zoning for Government

offices which could go on top of

Offic

a podium in Garden Road open car-

park; zoning for residential

development when residential apart-

ments could be made from adaptions

of Cassels, Birdwood, Alexander and

Kitchener Blocks, some of which

date from the early 19th century;

demolition of buildings other than

those recommended for retention;

widening of existing roads and

through vehicular traffic.

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