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URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY

Selected URA projects under development
Kwun Tong Town Centre

Project (K7)

n 7 November 2017, The design with water features, and the
Urban Renewal Authority (URA) stepped podium roof in the building
O announced that the Kwun design of Development Area 5.
Tong District Council had generally In addition, the latest design has
accepted the latest design proposed further improved the connectivity and
by the URA for the Kwun Tong Town functionality of the public space. A
Centre Project. covered mini-piazza will be provided
The U R A submit t ed a planni ng under the egg-shaped landmark
application to the Town Planning architecture which will further connect
B oard (TPB) earl i er, proposi ng to to the curved Civic Square for public
separate Development Areas 4 and enjoyment all year round. Comparing
5 of the Project for development in to the 2008 proposal, the proportion
stages, with a view to achieving the of open space and greening has been
community benefits brought about by increased, with public open space and
the redevelopment of Development greening area of the project exceeding
Area 4 as early as possible. During 10,000 square metres.
the consultation period of TPB, the To strengthen the connectivity of the
URA received views from different area, the latest design will provide a
stakeholders and decided to advance footbridge to connect the town centre
the detailed design work of the project with nearby areas, broaden a podium
and commence the related technical to lin k u p with Kwu n T o n g M T R
feasibility assessments. The URA also station, Development Area 4 and Yue
made a request to TPB for deferral of Man Square Rest Garden, with a view
deliberation on the URAs planning to coping with the need of growing
application. pedestrian flow, and enhancing the
The URA introduced and presented overall connectivity and accessibility of
the overall design direction and latest the district.
design of Development Areas 4 and 5 Managing Director of the URA, Ir
to the Kwun Tong District Council to Wai Chi-sing, said the latest design
seek views from district councillors. has incorporated public aspirations on
The latest design has maintained the the detailed design of the project and
essence of the original design, which maintained the essence of the original
include the egg-shaped landmark design. It also strengthens pedestrian
architecture, terrace-garden landscape connectivity, enables a wider variety of

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