216 Infrastructure Development and Heritage Conservation
Cross-boundary Planning and Development
The Government maintains close liaison with the Guangdong authorities on planning matters under the Hong Kong-Guangdong Co-operation Joint Conference. Cross-boundary surveys are commissioned regularly to collect statistical information on various aspects of cross-boundary activities, such as travel patterns and behaviour, and Hong Kong people's experience of and aspirations to taking up residence in the Mainland. The findings provide valuable input for planning cross-boundary infrastructure and formulating development strategies.
A planning study, 'Co-ordinated Development of the Greater Pearl River Deltal Townships', was commissioned by the Hong Kong, Macao and Guangdong governments to formulate a regional development strategy. The study's findings were promulgated in 2009.
Plans are being made for setting up a boundary control point at Liantang/Heung Yuen Wai to strengthen the physical connection between Hong Kong and Shenzhen.
A study, 'Land Use Planning for the Closed Area', was launched following the Government's decision to revise the Frontier Closed Area's (FCA) boundary. The study aims to provide a guideline for developing and conserving the area. Based on the views expressed by members of the public during the first stage of consultations with them on the subject and on the results of technical and strategic environmental assessments, a draft development plan was drawn up for a second round of public consultations in 2009.
Major Planning Studies/Planning Reviews
Lantau Development
A concept plan, formulated in late 2004, now serves as a guide for the development of Lantau Island. The plan, prepared initially by a Lantau Development Task Force, had since been fine-tuned, and takes into account public views and environmental needs. It prescribes confining major economic infrastructure and urban development to North Lantau, while protecting nearby areas of scenic and high ecological value for conservation and environmentally sustainable recreation and tourist use. It also proposes improvements to the living environment of the rural townships of Mui Wo and Tai O in South Lantau.
Environmental and Area Improvement
The Planning Department is continuing its feasibility study on an urban climatic map and standards for wind environment. It is also carrying out air ventilation assessments for various planning and development schemes. A plan for improving Mong Kok's shopping area and housing sites in Tuen Mun East was completed during the year, while studies on improving Hong Kong Island's east harbourfront and the Lau Fau Shan and Sha Tau Kok townships are continuing.
Hong Kong Planning Standards and Guidelines
The Hong Kong Planning Standards and Guidelines is a government manual of criteria for determining the scale, location and site requirements of various land uses
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