Hong Kong authorities have been urged to mannequin the proposed Hung Hom waterfront mission after Cannes and Monaco to assist drive the town’s mega-event economic system, as some city planning advisers have questioned plans for extra business services amid a excessive emptiness charge.
Members of the City Planning Board raised their issues on the statutory physique’s assembly on Friday because the Improvement Bureau briefed advisers about its plan to show 24 hectares (59 acres) in Hung Hom right into a landmark waterfront that includes a yacht marina and a skyscraper.
Roger Chan Chun-kwong, a board member and division head on the PolyU Hong Kong Neighborhood School, stated the federal government might study from abroad economies that maintain mega-events alongside the harbourfront.
“We will attempt to discover and take reference from Cannes and Monaco in utilizing their waters in organising some high-quality worldwide mega-events. The harbourfront can function a catalyst to advertise different developments in Hong Kong,” he stated, citing the Cannes Movie Pageant and System One Monaco Grand Prix as examples.
“The federal government might be bolder and extra artistic to hyperlink up the harbourfront with present and future actions in order that Hong Kong can develop into a mega-event capital.”
Member Kelly Chan Yuen-sau, who’s an accountant by occupation, added that the federal government might think about holding worldwide dragon boat races in Hung Hom and organising common reveals in addition to programmes within the space.
Different members additionally recommended that includes extra open area on the marina to carry exhibitions and occasions, and creating upkeep services for yachts, whereas making certain public entry to the venue.
