Private Domestic Sites

Overview of Private Domestic Sites

The UDGM for the Private Domestic Sites (other than Grid Neighourhood) outlines a range of proposed lease conditions and urban design control parameters that are specifically applicable to the private domestic developments, including provision relating to all residential developments and the retail belt fronting Station Square, the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex (MPSC) and residential developments at Runway Precinct.

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Core Concepts

  • To ensure a layering of development interfaces and uses at ground and sub grade levels that engenders conditions whereby vibrancy and activity could be nurtured
  • To ensure that the structure and density of planting is sufficient to create a sense of enclosure sufficient to create a semi-private park-like space

“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

      Landscape elements to be recyclable, low maintenance, contemporary to fit into Kai Tak streetscape

  • 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