Urban problems Solutions

Urban planning

New towns

Purpose of setting up new towns better living conditions more open space more social / community facilities

Urban renewal Urban Renewal Authority (URA) Urban decay Better living environment

Reclamation Provide more land For transport, recreation, residential, commercial uses

Improve transport network Roads Highways Railways Tunnels

West Rail Tsuen Wan Tuen Mun Yuen Long Tin Shui Wai

Tseung Kwan O Line

How can the railway solve the urban problem of HK? They can improve the link between the New Territories and the urban areas and attract more people to live in the new towns. The old urban areas can carry out urban renewal and be less crowded.

Pollution control Air pollution control To improve air quality Use cleaner fuels Car owners are punished Use public transport Plant more trees

Pollution control Water pollution control To improve water quality Sewage treatment plants Pay sewage charges Reduce use of water Reuse treated waste water

Pollution control Noise pollution control Set up laws No piling and drilling from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. and on public holidays Set up noise shields or barriers

Pollution control To handle solid waste Reopen incinerators Reduce, recycle, reuse, replace Use less plastic bags, wrapping paper, plastic bowls, foam cups Bring your own bag when shopping (BYOB)