Grid neighbourhood

Overview of Grid Neighbourhood Sites

The UDGM for the Grid Neighbourhood outlines a range of proposed urban design control parameters that are specifically applicable to the developments at the Grid Neighbourhood, including provision relating to the residential low blocks, high blocks, and the retail belt fronting Station Square.

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Core Concepts

  • To create a series of semi-enclosed open spaces (i.e. the courtyards) to enhance the planning intention to induce a stronger sense of community
  • To provide a smooth transition of building mass from towers to low blocks through the introduction of three to six-storey low blocks
  • To reduce the massing of towers and allow diversity in building disposition and to improve visual permeability with the inclusion of fewer towers;
  • To create well defined public and private domain/ streetscape.

“Recommended”, “Acceptable” and “To be Avoided”

A list of “recommended”, “acceptable” and “to be avoided” design features is suggested in the report, such as the followings (not exhaustive):

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    • Streetscape Design
    • Façade Treatments
    • Greening
  • Recommended
    • Streetscape Design

      Multi-directional pedestrian circulation with free open access

    • Façade Treatments

      To foster a sense of lightness and subtly

    • Greening

      Particular attention should be paid at the pedestrian level to mitigate heat island effect

  • Acceptable
    • Streetscape Design

      To indicate the change between road and Non-Building Areas with distinguished paving materials

    • Façade Treatments

      Contemporary style incorporating steel and glass

    • Greening

      Plant size and form at maturity, seasonal changes, textures and colours all need to be considered

  • To be Avoided
    • Streetscape Design

      Fragmented paving design and excessive/ continuous fencing

    • Façade Treatments

      Excessive long blank facades

    • Greening

      Complicated designs are expensive and are difficult to maintain