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(C) Large sculptures of windsurfing and aerospace
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Displaying sculptures is another means which would help to promote Hong Kong's tourist industry. While Hong Kong is regarded as a culture desert, the display of sculptures will show that art is valued in this city. The first Olympic gold medal won by Hong Kong was in windsurfing, and an aerospace sculpture at the site of the previous airport will serve a monumental purpose. It is therefore suggested that such sculptures be displayed.
(D) Promenade and outdoor laser theatre
The increase in urban population in future is expected to result in a large demand for municipal and cultural facilities. A landscaping open space by the harbour could add a greening effect to the densely packed urban buildings; while a piazza or part near an international stadium could help to divert the crowd. A promenade and an outdoor laser theatre could serve as a landscaping sitting-out area, and by providing the various cultural facilities, it will also show that Hong Kong is a city with high technology.
(E) Yacht centre and public pier
Since the Kai Tak Area is located by the sea, the building of a yacht centre and a public pier would enhance the development of tourism as well as the transport facilities in this district.
(2) The traffic network should be planned in line with the overall developments. With the increase in population, the traffic flow will definitely increase greatly. The Kai Tak Area is an urban area in Kowloon, its development should be planned in such a way that its traffic network could match with the overall development of the territory. A trunk route linking up the east and the west should be built as a basis. It should connect east New Territories with central Kowloon as well as southern Kowloon, co-ordinating with the other main routes to provide Hong Kong with a better traffic network.
(A) Kai Tak MTR Line
With the redevelopment of the Kai Tak Area, which is situated in the heart of Kowloon, Kowloon City will no longer be an air-polluted old district. Rather, the district will take on a new look. In view of this, its traffic network should match with the development of the district. Since the traffic network of Kowloon City is mainly above-ground, a mass transport network should be built to alleviate traffic pressure on the roads. On the other hand, in order to facilitate travelling from Sha Tin and Ma On Shan to southern and eastern part of Kowloon, the government should consider building a railway from Ma On Shan to Hung Hom Railway Station, linking Diamond Hill MTR Station, San Po Kong, and To Kwa Wan in between. By so doing, the transport in eastern New Territories will also be improved.
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HONG KONG URBAN COUNCIL
(C) Large sculptures of windsurfing and aerospace
441
Displaying sculptures is another means which would help to promote Hong Kong's tourist industry. While Hong Kong is regarded as a culture desert, the display of sculptures will show that art is valued in this city. The first Olympic gold medal won by Hong Kong was in windsurfing, and an aerospace sculpture at the site of the previous airport will serve a monumental purpose. It is therefore suggested that such sculptures be displayed.
(D) Promenade and outdoor laser theatre
The increase in urban population in future is expected to result in a large demand for municipal and cultural facilities. A landscaping open space by the harbour could add a greening effect to the densely packed urban buildings; while a piazza or part near an international stadium could help to divert the crowd. A promenade and an outdoor laser theatre could serve as a landscaping sitting-out arca, and by providing the various cultural facilities, it will also show that Hong Kong is a city with high technology.
(E) Yacht centre and public pier
Since the Kai Tak Area is located by the sea, the building of a yacht centre and a public pier would enhance the development of tourism as well as the transport facilities in this district.
(2) The traffic network should be planned in line with the overall developments. With the increase in population, the traffic flow will definitely increase greatly. The Kai Tak Area is an urban area in Kowloon, its development should be planned in such a way that its traffic network could match with the overall development of the territory. A trunk route linking up the east and the west should be built as a basis. It should connect east New Territories with central Kowloon as well as southern Kowloon, co-ordinating with the other main routes to provide Hong Kong with a better traffic network.
(A) Kai Tuk MTR Line
With the redevelopment of the Kai Tak Area, which is situated in the heart of Kowloon, Kowloon City will no longer be an air-polluted old district. Rather, the district will take on a new look. In view of this, its traffic network should match with the development of the district. Since the traffic network of Kowloon City is mainly above-ground, a mass transport network should be built to alleviate traffic pressure on the roads. On the other hand, in order to facilitate travelling from Sha Tin and Ma On Shan to southern and eastern part of Kowloon, the government should consider building a railway from Ma On Shan to Hung Hom Railing Station, linking Diamond Hill MTR Station, San Po Kong, and To Kwa Wan in between.By so doing, the transport in eastern New Territories will also be improved.
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