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Hong Kong Alternatives: A citizen’s group unaffiliated with any commercial or political groups, committed to the development of the West Kowloon site in the best interests of the Hong Kong people.

WKCD – Alternatives

picThe West Kowloon Site in the HKSAR provides the most panoramic view of the Hong Kong harbour, Lantau Island and a spectacular sunset. As one of the few remaining undeveloped waterfront areas in the central city, it is too valuable a public asset to be auctioned off for speculative development.

In complement with a future cultural district, a plan to develop the West Kowloon corridor into a green park is the most sensible and best long term interest for the legacy of the Hong Kong people. An investment in a world-class urban green park will provide many returns for the environment, public health, social benefit and tourism.

Hong Kong Alternatives believes a sensible and sustainable solution for the harbourfront is necessary to ensure the future health and prosperity of the city and people..

HKU-ICEE: Sustainable Harbour Plan

HK Alternatives actively supports ‘Pearl for the World’ a joint project by HKU-ICEE (Hong Kong University – Initiative on Clean Energy & Environment). This project proposes a sustainable development framework for the HKSAR over the next 50 years. It includes a substantial increase in urban parkland and a series of interconnected green links. A system of flagship parks forms the centre of the scheme, including a marine-land park at the West Kowloon Site. Please visit icee.hku.hk for more information.

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LATEST NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Updates – In the News, September 2011

September has started off with more coverage in the news for the ongoing plans for the WKCD, including a Letter to the Editor at the SCMP by HK Alternatives, and other SCMP Articles on the funding gap and green design.
In the  September 1 Letter to the Editor, Ken Wai of HK Alternatives advocates to start greening the [...]

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HK Alternatives Press Conference March 2011 – WKCD HKU Public Opinion Survey

Hong Kong Alternatives held a press conference on March 2, 2011 to announce the results of the HKU Public Opinion Survey regarding the best utilization of the 42 Hectres of Land of the West Kowloon Cultural District.  This survey looked into the public’s views on the land sales for residential property and other issues related to the [...]

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WKCDA selects Foster + Partners’ proposal – March 2011

The West Kowloon Cultural District Authority (WKCDA) announced on March 4, 2011 the selection of Foster + Partner’s ‘City Park’ scheme as the preferred option for the development of the WKCD.
The full press release can be found here:
http://www.wkcda.hk/en/newsroom/press_releases/index_id_77.html

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