There are 456 railings, eastbound and westbound, from Pedder Street to Western Market on Des Voeux Road Central. 105 of these have been removed to the benefit of pedestrians. These barriers should not be replaced and the remaining 324 barriers should be taken down.
Research
The Walk DVRC initiative
Walkability and Public Health Research
Key findings:
- A high number of respondents believe pedestrianisation of DVRC would encourage them to walk more. But they don’t understand the concept of “walkability”.
- While many of the respondents have suffered respiratory irritations on DVRC, they don’t connect the conditions to road-side pollution in the area.
Walk DVRC Position Paper - Creating spaces that deliver better lives to Hong Kong citizens
Nielson Market Research on Sheung Wan Fiesta
Sheung Wan retailers show strong support for a Fiesta to showcase historic trade
Proposed Tram & Pedestrian Precinct in Des Voeux Road Central: Summary Report (2014)
Proposed Tram & Pedestrian Precinct in Des Voeux Road Central: Appendices Booklet ( Appendix 1: Air Quality, Appendix 3: Urban Design Proposal) (2014)
Proposed Tram & Pedestrian Precinct in Des Voeux Road Central: Appendix 2: Traffic Review For Potential Tram Precinct on Des Voeux Road Central
Improving Our Central City Area: The First Phase of the Des Voeux Road Pedestrian Precinct (2003)
Policy responses and recommendations
Is Convenient the same as Smart?
The government should go further to make the city more liveable, rather than more convenient.
How a walkable Hong Kong can make the city smarter
Holistic thinking will amplify the government's efforts in promoting walkability and liveability through the smart city investment.
Useful information on walkability, liveability and holistic planning & design
Measuring and Improving Walkability in Hong Kong Introduction of CEx WALKScore – An Assessment Tool
Hong Kong 2030+: Towards a Planning Vision and Strategy Transcending 2030
Cities Alive: Towards a walking world
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Step Up Downtown: Vision & Tactical Plan for Downtown Cleveland
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Tactical Urbanism 4 - Australia and New Zealand
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The Urbanite Project - Open City Challenge
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Tactical Urbanism 5 - Italy
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Tactical Urbanists Guide to Materials and Design Version 1.0
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Designing Sustainable Cities
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Public Space and Public Life
PM2.5 Pollution along the Tramway Study
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Cities safer by design guidance and examples to promote traffic safety through urban and street design
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The city at eye level
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Global age friendly cities: A guide
The Neighborhood series
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Local leaders_ Healthier communities through design
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Street Design Manual
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Placemaking and the future of cities
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Streets as public spaces and drivers of urban prosperity
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Tactical Urbanism 2
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The case for healthy places
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Streets as places: using streets to rebuild communities
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Walkable and Bikeable cities_lessons from Seoul and Singapore