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Greening enhancement works have been places as part of the long-term transformation and better utilisation of spaces under the
completed for various pedestrian links. of Kowloon East. flyovers in Hong Kong. This is particularly
Further enhancement proposals are being meaningful for a place like Hong Kong, where
explored for various potential areas such In the dense urban environment of Hong Kong, land is a very scarce resource.
as Tsui Ping River, which will be turned vacant spaces under flyovers are very often
from a polluted nullah into a river with lots neglected, making such spaces unwelcoming With the success of FF01, more
of greening and leisure facilities along the and disconnected to the urban fabric. Through creativity, arts and cultural facilities with
riverside. the place-making approach and inviting multi-functional spaces for various events and
suggestions in community workshops, the activities will be provided in FF02 and FF03.
The environmentally friendly linkage ‘Fly the Flyover Operation 01’ (FF01) is one Alongside the ‘Fly the Flyover Operation‘,
system (EFLS) plays a strategic role in of the most remarkable community projects Phase 2 of the Kwun Tong Promenade will
the development of Kowloon East. The using a sustainability concept to transform be completed by end of 2014 to complement
grade-separated public transportation the fenced-off land underneath the Kwun Kwun Tong Promenade Phase 1, which was
system will provide an effective intra and Tong Bypass into an open and flexible opened in 2010. The Kwun Tong waterfront,
inter-districts connection for the community performance venue for diversified activities. which was once the cargo handling area in
and cover attraction nodes in Kwun Tong, Supported by key stakeholders including the industrial era of the 1960s and 1970s, will
Kowloon Bay and the Kai Tak Development the Kwun Tong District Council and the be completely transformed into a 1km-long
Area through direct and convenient Harbourfront Commission,‘Fly the Flyover leisure destination with lots of greening and
interchange connections with Kowloon Operation’ was developed and became a new panoramic views of Lei Yue Mun, with the
East’s existing MTR stations, as well as informal creativity, arts and cultural venue. It beautiful ridgeline of Hong Kong Island as a
the new Kai Tak station which is under took six months from inception and design to backdrop.
construction. This alternative transportation completion of the construction works. Since
system will generate synergy for the adjacent its opening to the public in January 2013,
developments and bring economic benefits by it has attracted many different activities,
relieving vehicular traffic pressure on roads including musical performances, dance
and enhancing the tourism appeal by offering activities, exhibitions, sports, arts and other
a spectacular view of Victoria Harbour. cultural events. A number of place-making
events are also supported by EKEO together
The connectivity initiatives in CMP 3.0 have with local youth organisations, professional
provided a sustainable framework to allow institutes, art and cultural groups. This project
various developments to fit into their suitable has inspired more thoughts for sustainable
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completed for various pedestrian links. of Kowloon East. flyovers in Hong Kong. This is particularly
Further enhancement proposals are being meaningful for a place like Hong Kong, where
explored for various potential areas such In the dense urban environment of Hong Kong, land is a very scarce resource.
as Tsui Ping River, which will be turned vacant spaces under flyovers are very often
from a polluted nullah into a river with lots neglected, making such spaces unwelcoming With the success of FF01, more
of greening and leisure facilities along the and disconnected to the urban fabric. Through creativity, arts and cultural facilities with
riverside. the place-making approach and inviting multi-functional spaces for various events and
suggestions in community workshops, the activities will be provided in FF02 and FF03.
The environmentally friendly linkage ‘Fly the Flyover Operation 01’ (FF01) is one Alongside the ‘Fly the Flyover Operation‘,
system (EFLS) plays a strategic role in of the most remarkable community projects Phase 2 of the Kwun Tong Promenade will
the development of Kowloon East. The using a sustainability concept to transform be completed by end of 2014 to complement
grade-separated public transportation the fenced-off land underneath the Kwun Kwun Tong Promenade Phase 1, which was
system will provide an effective intra and Tong Bypass into an open and flexible opened in 2010. The Kwun Tong waterfront,
inter-districts connection for the community performance venue for diversified activities. which was once the cargo handling area in
and cover attraction nodes in Kwun Tong, Supported by key stakeholders including the industrial era of the 1960s and 1970s, will
Kowloon Bay and the Kai Tak Development the Kwun Tong District Council and the be completely transformed into a 1km-long
Area through direct and convenient Harbourfront Commission,‘Fly the Flyover leisure destination with lots of greening and
interchange connections with Kowloon Operation’ was developed and became a new panoramic views of Lei Yue Mun, with the
East’s existing MTR stations, as well as informal creativity, arts and cultural venue. It beautiful ridgeline of Hong Kong Island as a
the new Kai Tak station which is under took six months from inception and design to backdrop.
construction. This alternative transportation completion of the construction works. Since
system will generate synergy for the adjacent its opening to the public in January 2013,
developments and bring economic benefits by it has attracted many different activities,
relieving vehicular traffic pressure on roads including musical performances, dance
and enhancing the tourism appeal by offering activities, exhibitions, sports, arts and other
a spectacular view of Victoria Harbour. cultural events. A number of place-making
events are also supported by EKEO together
The connectivity initiatives in CMP 3.0 have with local youth organisations, professional
provided a sustainable framework to allow institutes, art and cultural groups. This project
various developments to fit into their suitable has inspired more thoughts for sustainable
HONG KONG REPORT ON THE STATE OF SUSTAINABLE BUILT ENVIRONMENT 2014 95
