1. N
CORE (PLVI):
High footfall, pedestrianized walkways, high retail and commerce.
CORE: Vertical growth, high tower blocks eg IFC2.
Presence of chain stores eg Marks and Spencer, Gucci, Adidas.
CORE: Area is fed by several major roads (Western and Harbour Tunnels, Highway 4; TC and TW MTR Line); Star Ferry.

2. N
OUTER CORE:
Anomalies in HK include places of worship (HK Cathedrals pre-date the modern city form).
OUTER CORE:
Less pedestrian-friendly (fewer walkways).
OUTER CORE:
Greater presence of independent stores.
OUTER CORE:
Increasing presence of residential districts (Mid-Levels, Sheung Wan).

3. N
FRAME:
Education, hospitals, recycling centres, larger residential spaces.
FRAME:
Lower land costs (bid-rent model) so more unused land, parkland.
FRAME:
Fewer major transport routes but high presence of public transport options.

4. N ZONE OF ASSIMILATION:
Previously industrial or undesirable districts undergo GENTRIFICATION. This leads to re-urbanisation and more attractive residential spaces are created.
ZONE OF ASSIMILATION:
These zones are appealing due to their lower land costs yet high accessibility to the Core Zone.

5. Existence of regeneration schemes such as Central Oasis.
ZONE OF DISCARD:
Previously part of the CBD, now rundown or awaiting redevelopment. Eg, Central Market. Now home to street art installations, informal sector jobs (key cutting, shoe shining, hawking).
ZONE OF DISCARD:
Existence of regeneration schemes such as Central Oasis.
ZONE OF DISCARD:
High presence of migrant groups eg domestic helpers to create temporary ghettos.