25 August ,2021
In the
summer of 2021, Savantas Policy Institute recruited two undergraduate students
as interns. During the internship, the students finished a research report on
community parks titled “Initial Proposals on Integrating Creative Themes for
Community Parks”.
The
starting point of this research is the fact that Hong Kong has a large
population with limited usable land, the urban area is full of sky scrapers and
green space is especially scarce. 43 major parks have been built in Hong Kong’s
18 administrative districts to provide adequate green space and leisure
facilities for citizens to relax or other recreational use. However, some feel
that the environment and facilities of certain community parks are outdated and
lack contemporary spirit, even fall short of making good use of available
space. Therefore, those parks are not popular in the community. Since the
advent of the Covid-19 pandemic, Hong Kong citizens are not able to travel
overseas. If scenic spots with special features are provided locally in Hong
Kong, citizens will be able to have more choices for leisure or entertainment,
and their quality of life will be enhanced. Should the space for rest in
community parks be well used and integrated, the hidden local leisure,
amusement and tourism development potentials could be unleashed.
Savantas
Policy Institute hopes that this proposal would attract community and
governmental discussions and attention so that Hong Kong people’s sense of well
being could be increased and public administrative efficiency improved. We have
uploaded the relevant report for public inspection and welcome comments and
feedbacks.
Hoi Ki
LEUNG ‧ Madison FION
“Initial Proposals on Integrating Creative Themes for Community Parks” download (Chinese text only)
“Initial Proposals on Integrating Creative Themes for Community Parks” download (Chinese text only)