The 1000m long Kai Tak Promenade (Metro Park section) aims to enhance urban connectivity while fostering community well-being through innovative design. This approach emphasizes a harmonious integration of natural elements and urban fabric, symbolized by undulating forms reminiscent of Tree Trunks, reflecting vitality and inclusiveness. This design provides diverse communal spaces for relaxation, leisure, and social interactions
Central to the vision is the Greenway, a shared-use pathway for pedestrians and cyclists that promotes accessibility and encourages active lifestyles. The wavy contours create various pocket spaces, enriching the user experience with viewpoints and multifunctional areas. This aligns with the need for liveability and walkability, offering a welcoming environment for all ages. The surrounding context is carefully considered, ensuring the design sensitively responds to Kai Tak Sports Park to the northwest and residential developments to the southeast. It includes an amphitheatre, playscape, fitness areas, and public restrooms, facilitating community engagement and events while promoting health and safety.
Emphasizing sustainability, the design incorporates green infrastructure and ecological diversity, featuring a mix of native groundcovers, shrubs, and trees. Strategic planting provides shade and enhances the microclimate, reinforcing the commitment to environmental preservation. Additionally, recycled materials, such as composite wood for seating, reflect dedication to sustainable practices.
Fence-free approach, featuring the longest Harbour Steps in Hong Kong (600m), encourages social interaction and a closer connection to the waterfront.
Inspired by the legacy of Kai Tak Airport, the public toilet and shelters echo the area's history, inviting the public to reflect on the past while dreaming about the future.
In summary, this design champions innovative urban morphology and prioritizes residents' well-being, setting a benchmark for sustainable urban development and creating a vibrant oasis that inspires future generations in Kai Tak.