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Today, Island East is one of Swire Properties’ MTR stations, there is little need for cars, and
flagship developments. As such, it embodies traffic is kept to a minimum. Not only does
the company’s commitment to long-term this reduce negative environmental impacts,
development and to projects that truly add it also creates a community that walks and
value to a location. The Group believes that talks.
successful change happens not over years but
over decades or even generations. This ability Indeed, a journey from one end of Island
to think long-term can be seen in every facet East to the other is punctuated by a series of
of Island East. artworks, providing unexpected conversation
pieces. More art can be seen at the diverse
Swire Properties’ vision is to build not only range of exhibitions in Taikoo Place’s
physical structures, but also a thriving and ArtisTree, a multi-purpose space dedicated
integrated community. At Island East, the to hosting major local and international
buildings themselves are inviting, open and exhibitions and events.
transparent. Any journey through the complex
of office buildings provides regular glimpses Regular and wide-ranging events are held in
of both city and sea. Between the buildings, the area, from music performances to Sunday
there is yet more space, and soft landscaping markets, enhancing the quality of life for both
provides green areas in which to pause and inhabitants and visitors. In 2013, Tong Chong
relax. Street set the scene for a ‘White Christmas
Street Fair‘, both a festive celebration and a
The entire complex is linked by walkways, fundraising initiative. The community came
creating easy access and a sense of together to enjoy Christmas market stalls,
connectivity. Traversable in complete comfort live entertainment, workshops and games –
by foot, and with excellent links to public all for a good cause. This popular event has
transport via both Quarry Bay and Tai Koo now been added to the annual calendar.
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flagship developments. As such, it embodies traffic is kept to a minimum. Not only does
the company’s commitment to long-term this reduce negative environmental impacts,
development and to projects that truly add it also creates a community that walks and
value to a location. The Group believes that talks.
successful change happens not over years but
over decades or even generations. This ability Indeed, a journey from one end of Island
to think long-term can be seen in every facet East to the other is punctuated by a series of
of Island East. artworks, providing unexpected conversation
pieces. More art can be seen at the diverse
Swire Properties’ vision is to build not only range of exhibitions in Taikoo Place’s
physical structures, but also a thriving and ArtisTree, a multi-purpose space dedicated
integrated community. At Island East, the to hosting major local and international
buildings themselves are inviting, open and exhibitions and events.
transparent. Any journey through the complex
of office buildings provides regular glimpses Regular and wide-ranging events are held in
of both city and sea. Between the buildings, the area, from music performances to Sunday
there is yet more space, and soft landscaping markets, enhancing the quality of life for both
provides green areas in which to pause and inhabitants and visitors. In 2013, Tong Chong
relax. Street set the scene for a ‘White Christmas
Street Fair‘, both a festive celebration and a
The entire complex is linked by walkways, fundraising initiative. The community came
creating easy access and a sense of together to enjoy Christmas market stalls,
connectivity. Traversable in complete comfort live entertainment, workshops and games –
by foot, and with excellent links to public all for a good cause. This popular event has
transport via both Quarry Bay and Tai Koo now been added to the annual calendar.
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