A case of sustainable development

Hopewell centre II is located in zone of transition in Wan Chai

Adjacent to CBD A mixed commercial-residential land use

zone Mixture of old and new buildings Inadequate recreational land use in Wan

Chai Well-connected by Queen’s Road East and

Kennedy Road in the upper slope 10-minute walk to the nearest MTR station

Commercial development

Conference hotel Construction

work will commence in 2010

1994 2008

Great height (315 m) destroy the ridgeline

of HK Island Density of

development is too high

Present road capacity cannot support the high traffic flow

Heavy traffic on Kennedy Road and Queen’s Road East

Poor wind circulation in the area intensify the urban heat island effect

Lower in height Will not spoil the

ridgeline Lower density of

development Less visual

impact Less burden on

road traffic

Environmental consideration To provide a pleasant living

environment for Wan Chai residents Receives strong public opposition

concerning traffic condition / environmental preservation and cultural / heritage preservation

Public consultation has been done, e.g. discussion with district board members, setting up website to collect public opinions

1994 2008

93 storeys 315 m in height Total floor space:

164,091m2

2,197 rooms 270 parking space

55 storeys 210 m in height Total floor space:

101,667m2

1,024 rooms 168 parking space

more commercial / hotels more job opportunity (4000 jobs during

and after construction) Turning Wan Chai to be a financial

centre of Hong Kong Good to have economic development in

an old district May attract younger generation to move

in and revitalize the district

Being a landmark of Hong Kong More recreational facilities by creating a

green park for the public Public spaces totaling 5,880 square meters

(about 63,000 sq.ft.) will be provided. Preserving the green area at the site between

Queen’s Road East and Kennedy Road spend $20 million on the conservation,

plantation or transplantation of trees in the area

Widening of Kennedy Road to cope with increasing traffic

preserve and revitalize the Nam Koo Terrace on Ship Street, a Grade I historic building

Insufficient recreational land use in Wan Chai

Poor infrastructure, road capacity cannot support high traffic flow caused by hotel development traffic congestion

local residents may object to it as the tall building may block the views

May also lower the price of the flat May cause land use conflict

The developer has taken measures to ensure the quality of the living environment

Improving roads, widening pedestrian walkways, providing elevators, etc

Minimize the no. of trees to be cut Preserve historical buildings The revised plan follows the principles of

sustainable city

Large Scale Of Development visual pollution Cutting large no. of trees causes

greenery to disappear Pollution is caused, e.g. air / noise / land

pollution are caused during construction work

Heavy traffic may induce air pollution and noise pollution

Local residents? Government? Private developers?