Hong Kong projects focus on community integration

L incoln L e ong, CEO of t he M T R C or p or at i on , s h owc a s e d the unique “rail and community model” that combined rail development with property development above and adjacent to the stations as an example for sustainable and forward-thinking urban development at the Roundtable discussion at WSBE17 Hong Kong.

These property developments included residential areas, open park areas, malls and office buildings, which allows maximized use of the transportation area.

The model is a sustainable one as the profits generated from the prop e r t y s a l e s c an b e u s e d to finance the railway projects, without any subsidies from the government, Leong stressed.

The MTR project planned with the users and community in mind to develop a people-oriented project, according to Leong, as experts at the panel emphasized the importance of engaging users in the planning and development of sustainable projects.

D o u g l a s Wo o C h u n - k u e n , Chairman & Managing Director at Wheelock and Company Ltd, reiterated the significance of close partnership with its contractors, occupants and other stakeholders in building a sustainable environment.

“Not one organization can do it itself- not a government, not an NGO (non-governmental organization), not an individual. It’s everyone coming together,” he said.

So many people coming together focusing on one single subject - How we save the planet and combat climate change?The overall organization of WSBE17 Hong Kong has been fantastic! Congratulations to the Organizers!