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and improve the urban climate. The measures The UC-ReMap itself provides a strategic planning and building design measures,
covered greenery, ground coverage, proximity urban climatic information platform to guide and preserving the climatically valuable
to openness and connectivity, building the planning and development process UCPZ 1. An urban climatic planning
volume, building permeability and building for future development by maximising framework is also provided for the review of
heights. mitigation opportunities within UCPZs 3, 4 OZPs and the formulation of suitable planning
and 5, accommodating comprehensive new parameters.
Some major refinements to the AVA system development areas in UCPZ 2 with prudent
were proposed in the study. For instance,
wind performance criterion defined by annual
and summer median hourly mean wind speed
should be included as a quantitative yardstick.
The air ventilation impact of the proposal in
summer months was also analysed as a study
requirement. The AVA system was likewise
suggested to be extended to cover both public
and private sector projects.
This study provides a more scientific and
objective basis for identifying climatically
valuable and sensitive areas, and assessing
the urban climatic and air ventilation
impacts of major developments and planning
proposals. As it heightens public awareness,
the general public can better understand how
urban planning and climate affect urban living
and subsequently our health.
HONG KONG REPORT ON THE STATE OF SUSTAINABLE BUILT ENVIRONMENT 2014 89
covered greenery, ground coverage, proximity urban climatic information platform to guide and preserving the climatically valuable
to openness and connectivity, building the planning and development process UCPZ 1. An urban climatic planning
volume, building permeability and building for future development by maximising framework is also provided for the review of
heights. mitigation opportunities within UCPZs 3, 4 OZPs and the formulation of suitable planning
and 5, accommodating comprehensive new parameters.
Some major refinements to the AVA system development areas in UCPZ 2 with prudent
were proposed in the study. For instance,
wind performance criterion defined by annual
and summer median hourly mean wind speed
should be included as a quantitative yardstick.
The air ventilation impact of the proposal in
summer months was also analysed as a study
requirement. The AVA system was likewise
suggested to be extended to cover both public
and private sector projects.
This study provides a more scientific and
objective basis for identifying climatically
valuable and sensitive areas, and assessing
the urban climatic and air ventilation
impacts of major developments and planning
proposals. As it heightens public awareness,
the general public can better understand how
urban planning and climate affect urban living
and subsequently our health.
HONG KONG REPORT ON THE STATE OF SUSTAINABLE BUILT ENVIRONMENT 2014 89
