The proposed five-story underground city in Kowloon Park has a floor area of ​​540,000

The proposed five-story underground city in Kowloon Park has a floor area of ​​540,000.

The Government has consulted the public on the development of the underground space. It is proposed to give priority to the development of more than 340 000 square metres of ground floor in Kowloon Park, Tsim Sha Tsui. It is proposed to build a five-storey dungeon with over 540聽000 square metres of floor space, 30% for retail catering and four for community facilities. The establishment of a regional, multi-functional and all-weather underground space network comprising two tunnels connecting Nathan Road and Canton Road, a section of Sheung Wan Road and Sheung Wan Road, and opening to the ground floor of Tsim Sha Tsui. It is estimated that the existing pedestrian flow and shops in Tsim Sha Tsui are bound to be large. Reshuffle, fluctuations in commercial floor rents in the area.

The Civil Engineering and Development Department and the Planning Department submitted to the Yau Tsim Mong District Council a second stage public engagement exercise on “Urban Underground Space Development: Strategic Regional Pilot Study”.

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Among the four concept proposals in Tsim Sha Tsui West, Causeway Bay, Happy Valley and Admiralty/Wan Chai, it is proposed to give priority to the development of Tsim Sha Tsui West, the ground floor of Kowloon Park. As the western part of Tsim Sha Tsui is located in the city centre and close to major transport hubs, it is a combination of commercial, entertainment, arts, tourism and shopping activities. Priority development will help alleviate the crowding of pedestrians in the district.

The concept proposal proposes to use the land of 340,000 square feet of the Kowloon Park, which is equivalent to one quarter of the park. It will develop five floors of underground space and provide more than 540,000 square feet of floor space, of which about 30% (160,000 square feet) will be used for retail sale. For dining, about 30% (160,000 square feet) are used for parking and loading and unloading. About 40% (220,000 square feet) are community facilities, pedestrian access and public space.

Refer to similar examples in Japan and France

The Government pointed out that there have been two overseas examples of the development of underground space, including the Japanese “Oasis 21” and the French “Paris Lobby” [Picture], both of which have similar geographical background, project nature and development objectives as Kowloon Park. .

In order to improve the connectivity of the area, three pedestrian walkways will be provided at the ground floor of the Kowloon Park. The whole network will make the ground more accessible. For example, the beach is now protected by Kimberley Road. The road heads for Canton Road, about 850 meters away. After the development of the underground, it will pass through the tunnel, only about 500 meters, shortening by more than one third. The Government considers that the development of an all-weather and barrier-free network of underground people can improve ground congestion. Additional underground space can be used for different purposes. It can also meet the demand of the district. It is estimated that the whole construction project will take three to four years, but if Avoid affecting the use of Kowloon Park, which can be developed in stages and takes 6 to 7 years.