Enhancing Land Supply
Strategy in Hong Kong
An urban problem to be resolved
for a sustainable future
The mottos & the common theme?
What is sustainable development?
 It refers to the mode of development that
needs of the present generation without
compromising that of the future
generations.
 It implies meeting the needs of both
present and _________
future generations.
__________
 A city which applies the concept is called
a __________
sustainable city.
Characteristics of a sustainable city
 Development is / is not allowed
 People are / are not pursuing for a high
quality of life
 The development is within the
___________
capacity of the earth.
 So, the city can ______________
self-regulate and
long
maintain itself for a __________
time.
Sustainable indicators (1)
 Aspect: ______________
sustainability
Economic
 Description:
- promote economic growth
- improve the quality of life
- stable and diverse economy
Sustainable indicators (2)
Environmental sustainability
 Aspect: ______________
 Description:
- protect the natural environment and
resources
- have only a small impact on local and
worldwide ecosystems (i.e.?)
- protect the interests of future generations
Sustainable indicators (3)
Social
 Aspect: ______________
sustainability
 Description:
- Equality in society in all walks of life
e.g. equal political rights, equitable economy
- meet the social, cultural and health needs
of all social classes
Why does it matter in the HKSAR?
 What is this form of urban development?
 The disadvantages?
 The advantages?
The Disadvantages
 What would you say about the living
environment as shown in this photo?
 What are the urban problems?
The Disadvantages
 What about this photo?
The Advantages
 What economic and environmental
advantages can you conclude from this
form of urban development?
The Advantages
 Economic and environmental
advantages
The Advantages
 Economic advantages
- Save land resources
public
- Maintain an efficient and cheap _______
transport system
- Allow a faster flow of passengers and
goods in the city
The Advantages
 Environmental advantages
- Avoid large pieces of green fields to be
cleared. This limits the process of urban
encroachment
______________
fossil
- Save __________
fuels
- Minimize _______
pollution
air
- Conserve _________
natural landscape
diversity
- Maintain bio___________
Enhancing Land Supply Strategy
 1. Why is land one of the most valuable assets in HK?
 2. a. What methods have been used to meet the
needs of development in HK?

b. Which of the above was the main solution to
the land shortage problem?
 3. Why has the pace of developable land formation
dropped drastically in recent years?
 4. What are the land supply options? Their feasibility?
1. Land as one of the most valuable
assets in the HKSAR
 It touches every aspect of our daily life
 To meet our rapid population growth,
housing, social and economic development
e.g. rising aspiration for quality living
 The supply of flat land is scarce in HK
2. a. Methods to meet the needs of
development in the HKSAR
 The 6 existing land supply options used:
- Rezoning
- Redevelopment
- Land Resumption
- Reclamation
- Rock Cavern Development
- Re-use of Ex-quarry
2. b. The main solution to the land
shortage problem in the past
-
Rezoning
Redevelopment
Land Resumption
Reclamation
Rock Cavern Development
Re-use of Ex-quarry
2. b. The main solution to the land
shortage problem in the past
-
Rezoning
Redevelopment
Land Resumption
Reclamation
Rock Cavern Development
Re-use of Ex-quarry
3. Drastic drop of the pace of
developable land formation
 Strong public aspiration of protecting and
preserving Victoria Harbour
 Conservation of the natural and cultural
heritage
 Constraints of land development
 Changing demand in land resources
4. The land supply options
 Reclamation outside Victoria Harbour
 Rock cavern development
Why are they useful? Their feasibility?
(refer to the TVB News: Jan 4, 2012)
Considerations
Reclamation outside
Victoria Harbour
Further Reading
 Society For Protection Of The Harbour Ltd
 http://www.harbourprotection.org/
 Enhancing Land Supply Strategy (Official Page)
 http://www.landsupply.hk/index.php?lang=eng
 Media Corner
 http://www.landsupply.hk/mediaLink.php?lang=e
ng