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established since 2017
Cross-Disciplinary Case Studies
SELECTED EXPERIENCE ON REZONING EXERCISES
This Project was commissioned by Ta Kwu Ling District Rural Committee and political sector.
Description of the Project:
This Study Project started since 2022 and is to comprehensively review the two administrative zones of Hong Kong and Shenzhen in planning and land context, involving a full spectrum of planning consultancy services including but not limited to strategic planning, statutory planning, urban design and landscape, master planning, place-making, population and employment forecast, demand calculation and disposition of Government, Institution or Community facilities, economic planning, traffic and transportation planning and design, and actual implementation with mechanism, as well as all preliminary technical assessments.
The study boundary has an area of over 600ha in the geographical area of Ta Kwu Ling and its surrounding areas. The result of the study was reflected on the latest Development Proposals of New Territories North New Town and Ma Tso Lung promulgated by the Civil Engineering and Development Department and Planning Department under Development Bureau in 2024 in which more than 60% of our study findings were reflected on the broad land use concept plan, including but not limited to the development theme of University Town, Boundary Mixed Use Area, Innovation &Technology Enterprise Park etc..
This is representative case to which “advance advocacy planning and lobbying” is required for planning and rezoning.
This Project was commissioned by Architectural Services Department, HKSAR Government.
Description of Project:
The objective of the Project is to prepare and submit all necessary technical assessments and reports as required by PlanD to successfully facilitate the application for Outline Zoning Plan amendment (Section 5 Rezoning Amendment) to the TPB. The Project involves mainly the rezoning of “Open Space”, “Other Specified Uses (Business (1))”, “Government, Institution or Community” and within an area shown as ‘Road’ to “Government, Institution or Community” to accommodate Open Sports Ground (with 5,000 individual spectator seats and a 400m length 8-lane running track) with an 11-a-Football Pitch cum Rugby In-field, one 11-a-side Artificial Turf Football cum Rugby Pitch, Skatepark, related ancillary facilities and landscaping area, Sports Centre, Indoor Heated Swimming Pools, one 11-a-side Artificial Turf Football Pitch, two Futsal Pitch cum Handball Court, Outdoor Fitness Area, Landscaping Area and Community Garden, associated Ancillary Facilities, Depot for Hong Kong West Tree Team and Small Library with a Study Room, two Maintenance Depots, Public Toilet, District Health Centre, Elderly Health Centre, Public Vehicle Park, and Office of Visiting Health Team with a site area of over 9,000 sq.m..
This was a controversial case as it involved increase in development intensity, removal of trees, and removal of car parks. The project team are currently working and using advance advocacy planning and lobbying to ensure that the application would receive a more positive acceptance.
Duties:
(1) Provide project management, town planning and design input;
(2) Manage and coordinate with in-house professionals/sub-consultants on the deliverables including but not limited to Master Layout Plan (MLP), Landscape Master Plan (LMP),Tree Preservation and Landscape Proposal (TPRP), Visual Impact Assessment (VIA), Traffic Review, Drainage and Sewerage Impact Assessment (DIA, SIA), Air Ventilation Assessment (AVA), Preliminary Environmental Review (PER), etc.;
(3) Oversee and manage the project to obtain approval of the proposed rezoning; and
(4) Provide overall strategic directions from town planning and urban design perspectives to resolve concerns from the relevant Government departments.
This Project was commissioned by private sector.
Description of the Project:
The objective of the Project is to carry out Feasibility Study and Application for Permission under Section 12A and Section 16 of the Town Planning Ordinance for Proposed Residential Development at Various Lots in D.D. 210 and Lot Nos. 1860RP, 1861S.A RP in D.D. 244, Ho Chung, Sai Kung, New Territories.
Duties:
(1) Lead and manage team members to provide project management;
(2) Prepare a feasibility report to present to feasibility of different scenarios of the proposed residential development;
(3) Lead a group of multi-disciplinary professionals;
(4) Coordinate with experts to secure planning approval for the project;
(5) Provide town planning inputs;
(6) Public engagement and direct liaison with the public and governmental departments; and
(7) Formulate strategy to secure public support.
This Project was commissioned by Civil Engineering and Development Department, HKSAR Government.
Description of Project:
The objective of the Project is to carry out investigation for the site formation and associated infrastructural works for development of columbarium at Pok Fu Lam.
The Project involves the rezoning of “Green Belt” to “Other Specified Uses (Columbarium)” to accommodate over 35,000 niches on a vertical slope with extensive tree felling with a site area of over 7,500sq.m.. This was a controversial case as it involved undesirable land use of a columbarium and substantial changes to the natural terrain and advance advocacy planning and lobbying is required. Proposer advance preparation is required and the Project is still in the pre-application stage.
Duties:
(1) Provide strategic advice and direction to realize the project;
(2) Identify potential issues generated from the proposed columbarium development and provide overall cost effective approaches to resolve the identified issues;
(3) Lead and manage team members to provide project management, town planning and visual impact inputs in support of technical proposal;
(4) Carry out public engagement and direct liaison with the public and the Government departments;
(5) Lead a group of multi-disciplinary professionals involving town planners, landscape architects, traffic engineers, environmental experts, infrastructural engineers, etc. to provide technical assessments to obtain endorsement from relevant departments; and
(6) Formulate strategy to secure public support; etc..
This Project was commissioned by Architectural Services Department, HKSAR Government.
Description of Project:
The objective of this Project is to obtain endorsement from relevant Government department and seek for an amendment of plan for a proposed multi-storey columbarium development with associated facilities at the Kwai Chung area.
This was a controversial case as it involved undesirable land use of a columbarium and it involved the work of seeking an agreement with the Harbourfront Commission. At the end the Project was a successful project using the Section 5 to rezone from “Government, Institution or Community” (“G/IC”) to “Other Specified Uses (Columbarium)” (“OU (Columbarium)”) to accommodate 70,000 niches.
Duties:
(1) Provide strategic advice and direction to realize the Project;
(2) Provide project management and town planning inputs in support of the amendment of plan exercise;
(3) Carry out public engagement and direct liaison with the public;
(4) Lead and oversee a group of multi-disciplinary professionals involving town planners, landscape architects, traffic engineers, environmental experts, infrastructural engineers to provide technical assessments in support of the amendment of plan exercise; and
(5) Formulate strategy to secure the Government’s endorsement and public support.
TERRITORIAL AND REGIONAL TOWN PLANNING AND LAND ADMINSTRATION / VALUATION STUDIES
This Project was commissioned by Ta Kwu Ling District Rural Committee and political sector.
Description of Project:
This Study Project started since 2022 and is to comprehensively review the two administrative zones of Hong Kong and Shenzhen in planning and land context, and recommend an alternative land use pattern and implementation mechanism.
This Project was commissioned by Southern District Council of Home Affairs Department.
Duties:
(1) Provide planning inputs;
(2) Carry out public engagement and direct liaison with the public;
(3) Lead and manage team members to provide project management;
(4) Lead a group of multi-disciplinary professionals involving town planners, traffic engineers, land matters expert, etc.; present to community about the overall planning concept, planning features, implementation programme and mechanism to raise public awareness of the future development in Ap Lei Chau; and
(5) Attend various development in relation to the waterfront matters, provision of replies to various enquiries from the public, quasi-governmental bodies and private sectors, etc.
This Project was commissioned by Highways Department of the HKSAR Government.
Description of the Project (Phase 1):
The objective of this Project is to provide professional valuation advice to determine the potential contribution of the proposed large scale property development at the subject site(s) near stations along the Northern Main Line as a source of funding support to MTRCL according to the prevailing R+P model.
Duties:
(1) Carry out an independent set of valuation assessment on the proposed 29 nos. property development sites near Kwu Tung New Development Area, Fanling North New Development Area, San Tin Station, Hung Shui Kiu New Development Area, Ngau Tam Mei Depot, Tai Po and Kam Sheung Road along the Northern Main Line via residual method; and
(2) Assess the estimated indicative amount of land premium to be payable by MTRC.
Description of the Project (Phase 2):
The objective of this Project is to provide professional valuation advice to determine the potential contribution of the proposed large scale property development at the subject site(s) near stations along Part 2 of the Northern Main Line as a source of funding support to MTRCL according to the prevailing R+P model.
Duties:
(1) Carry out an independent set of valuation assessment on the proposed 10 nos. property development sites near San Tin Station, Ngau Tam Mei Depot and Kwu Tung North along the Northern Main Line via residual method; and
(2) Assess the estimated indicative amount of land premium to be payable by MTRC.
This Project was commissioned by Highways Department of the HKSAR Government.
Description of the Project:
The objective of this Project is to provide professional valuation advice to determine the potential contribution of the proposed large scale property development at the subject site(s) near the Hung Shui station as a source of funding support to MTRCL according to the prevailing R+P model.
Duties:
(1) Carry out an independent set of valuation assessment on the proposed 2 nos. property development sites near Hung Shui Kiu Station via residual method; and
(2) Assess the estimated indicative amount of land premium to be payable by MTRC.
This Project was commissioned by Highways Department of the HKSAR Government.
Description of the Project:
The objective of this Project is to provide professional valuation advice to determine the potential contribution of the proposed large scale property development at the subject site(s) near the Kwu Tung station as a source of funding support to MTRCL according to the prevailing Rail-plus-Property (R+P) model.
Duties:
(1) Carry out an independent set of valuation assessment on the proposed 4 nos. property development sites near Kwu Tung Station via residual method; and
(2) Assess the estimated indicative amount of land premium to be payable by MTRC.
Description of the Project:
The objective of this Project is to develop a land-configuration and a re-zone plan for the Marina District in National City, part of the Port of San Diego.
Duties:
Involved in developing the National City Marina District Balanced Land Use and CEQA Project Description for the Port of San Diego including public engagement with stakeholder workshops and community design charrettes.
This Project was commissioned by Civil Engineering and Development Department and Planning Department of HKSAR Government.
Description of the Project:
The objective of this Project is to develop a sustainable and technically feasible land use planning framework to accommodate potential population with job opportunities for strategic development in the North East New Territories of Hong Kong.
Duties:
(1) Undertake planning researches and report writing;
(2) Contribute town planning inputs to the production of master plan;
(3) Liaise with relevant Government officials and professionals in various disciplines (including engineers, landscape architects, economists, surveyors, etc);
(4) Formulate/implement public engagement strategy and programme etc..This Project was commissioned by Shenzhen Municipal Government.
Description of the Project:
The objective of this Project is to develop land on Shenzhen side by Shenzhen River into a major supporting area to the Hong Kong Lok Ma Chau Loop (the LMC Loop), which is aimed to be a place of significance for higher education supplemented by research and development as well as cultural and creative industries by Hong Kong Government.
Duties:
(1) Provide strategic public engagement advice;
(2) Undertake planning researches; and
(3) Provide advices to the concept plans prepared by the Lead Consultant, China Academy of Urban Planning and Design etc..
Description of the Project:
The objective of this Project is to review the possibility for imposition of building height restriction on Wan Chai Outline Zoning Plan.
Duties:
(1) Carry out researches on dilapidated buildings and redevelopment potential; and
(2) Perform daily project coordination with Government Officials etc..
CULTURAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
This Project was commissioned by West Kowloon Cultural District Authority (WKCDA).
Description of the Project:
The objective of this Project is to develop a cultural district (40ha) in West Kowloon, HKSAR to become a place of cultural significance worldwide; prepare planning submission to the Town Planning Board (TPB) under WKCDA Ordinance of HKSAR and secure planning approval.
Duties:
(1) Lead and manage team members to provide project management;
(2) Perform daily project coordination with town planners, architects, traffic engineers, environmental experts, infrastructural engineers, electrical/mechanical engineers, surveyors, artists, financial modelers, retail specialists, public arts experts, cultural industry-related experts etc.;
(3) Formulate strategy to secure public support;
(4) Develop public engagement materials;
(5) Produce master planning;
(6) Prepare land disposal strategy;
(7) Develop development programme;
(8) Develop financial model;
(9) Coordinate with experts to secure planning approval for the Project; and
(10) Provide town planning inputs etc..This Project was commissioned by Hong Kong Jockey Club.
Description of the Project:
The objective of the Project is to transform the existing Central Police Station into a major cultural focus in Central, Hong Kong.
Duties:
(1) Prepare planning submission to the TPB;
(2) Perform daily project coordination with architects, traffic engineers, heritage conservation specialists, environmental experts, infrastructural engineers, electrical/mechanical engineers, surveyors, photographers and artists;
(3) Provide visual assessment inputs; and
(4) Formulate town planning strategy to secure planning approval for the Project etc..
SPORT PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
This Project was commissioned by Architectural Services Department of the HKSAR Government.
Description of the Project:
The objectives of this Project is to rezone the current recreation grounds for more intense use and to include other GIC uses. The intensification of use involved the engagement of other professionals such as architects, landscape architects, environmental engineers, transport engineers, drainage and sewage engineers, air ventilation specialists, and quantitative risk experts.
Duties:
(1) Lead and manage team members to provide project management;
(2) Lead and coordinate input from a group of multi-disciplinary professionals involving town planners, landscape architects, traffic engineers etc.;
(3) Formulate strategy to secure public support;
(4) Coordinate with experts; and
(5) Provide town planning inputs.This Project was commissioned by Home and Youth Affair Bureau of the HKSAR Government.
Duties:
(1) Carry out hotel study through public engagement and direct liaison with the public;
(2) Responsible for facilitation of the project direction and management of the consultancy services, prepare working paper, interim report; and
(3) Report on Stakeholder Engagement for the formulation/implementation of stakeholder engagement strategy and programme.This Project was commissioned by Home and Youth Affair Bureau (HYAB) of the HKSAR Government.
Description of the Project:
The objective of this Project is to obtain planning approval to realize HYAB’s project intent on the MPSC in Kai Tak Development.
Duties:
(1) Lead and manage the team members to provide project management;
(2) lead a group of multi-disciplinary professionals involving town planners, landscape architects, traffic engineers, environmental experts, infrastructural engineers etc.;
(3) Formulate strategy to secure public support;
(4) Produce master planning;
(5) Coordinate with experts to secure planning approval for the Project;
(6) Provide town planning inputs; and
(7) Formulate and supervise stadium and hotel viability reports etc..
HI-TECH MANUFACTURING / INDUSTRIAL / LOGISTICS PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
This Project was commissioned by private sector (Turbo Ice Company Limited).
Description of the Project:
The objective of this Project is to provide comprehensive consulting services on financial arrangements to assist the client in relocating their existing factory in Tuen Mun due to land resumption by the Government.
Duties:
(1) Provide strategic advice on the overall financial arrangements to assist the Client to smoothly relocate and implement the proposed development;
(2) Provide project management and coordination input;
(3) Carry out valuation on the land value and gross development value;
(4) Carry out valuation on business value;
(5) Formulate strategies for lobbying with relevant bureaux/government departments; and
(6) Coordinate with experts to meet the Client’s financial objectives.This Project was commissioned by private sector (Shiu Wing Company Limited).
Description of the Project:
The objective of this Project is to provide development strategy consultancy to help the Client explore opportunities for incorporating new businesses at the Site.
Duties:
(1) Prepare relevant materials and/or make presentation to relevant Government bureaux/departments e.g. DevB, Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FTSB), etc. on the future intended use(s);
(2) Assist in obtaining policy support from various Government Bureaux;
(3) Liaise with LandsD on the interpretation of lease; and
(4) Propose recommendation(s)/amendment(s) to the relevant Broad Land Use Proposal.This Project was commissioned by Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation.
Description of the Project:
The objective of this Project is to echo with the Government’s Policy Address on Advance Manufacturing via provision of feasibility study and submission of planning and land applications to the Government to realize a new Advanced Manufacturing Centre (AMC) building at the Tai Po INNOPARK Area.
Duties:
(1) Advise on the feasibility for various development options from planning perspective whilst taking into consideration the balance of time, cost and feasibility of the Project;
(2) Prepare a Feasibility Study, Planning Statement and Visual Impact Assessment in support of the Planning application;
(3) Provide planning and land submission strategy for timely completion of Project;
(4) Resolve potential planning and land issues to be generated by the proposed AMC development; and
(5) Coordinate with the Client’s TFS consultant to obtain approval of the Project.This Project was commissioned by private sector.
Description of the Project:
The objective of this Project is to handle the relevant land matters.
Duties:
(1) Prepare and submit Waiver Application to LandsD; and
(2) Carry out any necessary correspondence and liaison work with relevant government departments.This Project was commissioned by private sector.
Description of the Project:
The objective of this Project is to conduct a valuation report for the subject lots for the client's internal use.
This Project was commissioned by Civil Engineering and Development Department of the HKSAR Government.
Description of the Project:
The objective of this Project is to provide preliminary financial assessment that forms part of the feasibility study to examine the technical feasibility of developing a MSC for container storage / cargo handling cum modern logistics facilities at the study site in Kwai Chung.
Duties:
Prepare a preliminary financial assessment to estimate the land premium and accommodation value that the market is ready to offer for the study site based on both direct comparison and residual valuation methods.
COLUMBARIUM DEVELOPMENT
This Project was commissioned by Civil Engineering and Development Department of the HKSAR Government.
Description of the Project:
The objective of this Project is to carry out investigation for the site formation and associated infrastructural works for development of columbarium at Pok Fu Lam.
The Project involves the rezoning of “Green Belt” to “Other Specified Uses (Columbarium)” to accommodate over 35,000 niches on a vertical slope with extensive tree felling with a site area of over 7,500sq.m.. This was a controversial case as it involved undesirable land use of a columbarium and substantial changes to the natural terrain and advance advocacy planning and lobbying is required. Proposer advance preparation is required and the Project is still in the pre-application stage.
Duties:
(1) Provide strategic advice and direction to realize the Project;
(2) Identify potential issues generated from the proposed columbarium development and provide overall cost effective approaches to resolve the identified issues;
(3) Lead and manage team members to provide project management, town planning and visual impact inputs in support of technical proposal;
(4) Carry out public engagement and direct liaison with the public and the Government departments;
(5) Lead a group of multi-disciplinary professionals involving town planners, landscape architects, traffic engineers, environmental experts, infrastructural engineers, etc. to provide technical assessments to obtain endorsement from relevant departments; and
(6) Formulate strategy to secure public support; etc..
Project Director for Planning Consultancy Services for Provision of Columbarium at Ex-Kwai Chung Incineration Plant on Kwai Yue Street (Programme No. 31NB) (commissioned by Architectural Services Department (2023): The objective of this Assignment is to obtain endorsement from relevant Government department for a proposed multi-storey columbarium development with associated facilities at the Kwai Chung area. Duties: Provide strategic advice and direction to realize the project; Provide project management and town planning inputs in support of the amendment of plan exercise; Carry out public engagement and direct liaison with the public; Lead and oversee a ground of multi-disciplinary professionals involving town planners, landscape architects, traffic engineers, environmental experts, infrastructural engineers to provide technical assessments in support of the amendment of plan exercise; and Formulate strategy to secure the Government’s endorsement and public support.
CROSS-BOUNDARY FACILITES DEVELOPMENT
This Project was commissioned by Civil Engineering and Development Department and Planning Department of the HKSAR Government.
Description of the Project:
The objective of this Project is to develop the 5th road-based boundary control point for strategic development in Hong Kong.
Duties:
(1) liaise with a multi-disciplinary team;
(2) provide general planning inputs; perform public aspiration analysis and undertake public engagement research for lobbying exercise;
(3) supervise the study process;
(4) carry out broad qualitative economic analysis looking into the potential impacts to Hong Kong, Guangdong Province Mainland China and Taiwan;
(5) undertake research works on Greater Pearl River Delta development policies in respect of Hong Kong development;
(6) prepare planning papers to facilitate Government departmental meetings;
(7) review planning reports;
(8) prepare public engagement materials; and
(9) perform site search exercise for village relocation etc..
OTHER GOVERNMENT FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
This Project was commissioned by Civil Engineering and Development Department of the HKSAR Government.
Description of the Project:
The objective of this Project is to submit a planning application for a proposed education centre in Shui Hau, situated on the Lantau Island, under Section 16 of the Town Planning Ordinance.
Duties:
(1) Lead and manage team mebers to provide project management; and
(2) Provide town planning, landscape proposal, visual impact inputs in support of technical proposal.This Project was commissioned by Architectural Services Department (ASD) of the HKSAR Government.
Description of the Project:
The objective of this Project is to obtain a planning approval for a Joint-user Complex for ASD.
Duties:
(1) Provide project management, town planning and visual impact inputs in support of the S16 Application;
(2) Carry out public engagement and direct liaison with the public, government departments and district council members;
(3) Lead and oversee a group of multi-disciplinary professionals involving town planners, traffic engineers, and infrastructural engineers to prepare documents for a S16 planning application to the Town Planning Board including architectural and landscape design, topographical surveys, environmental assessment, traffic, sewage and drainage impact assessments, air ventilation assessment; and
(4) Formulate strategy to secure public support and the Government’s approval for the Project.This Project was commissioned by Architectural Services Department of the HKSAR Government.
Duties:
(1) Lead and manage team members to provide project management;
(2) Lead a group of multi-disciplinary professionals;
(3) Coordinate with experts to secure planning approval for the project;
(4) Provide town planning inputs;
(5) Carry out public engagement and direct liaison with the public and governmental departments; and
(6) Formulate strategy to secure public support.
MIXED USES, COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
This Project was commissioned by private sector (Evangelical Free Church of China - Tin Chuen Church).
Description of the Project:
The objective of this Project is to make representation to the Town Planning Board (TPB), expressing comments and grievances on the Urban Renewal Authority's Draft Development Scheme on Sai Yee Street / Flower Market Road (YTM-013).
Duties:
(1) Provide top-tier strategic directions to Client for the Urban Renewal process, authored the representation to the Town Planning Board; and
(2) Provided advice on the Urban Renewal Authorities' offer to the Client.This Project was commissioned by private sector.
Description of the Project:
The objectives of this Project is to choose and assist the selected Developer to develop a comprehensive residential cum school development in Tuen Mun.
Duties:
Provide professional services including project management, preparation of documents and advisory during the Express of Interest/Tender, planning submission and post-planning approval stages.
This Project was commissioned by private sector (Eton Properties Limited).
Description of the Project:
The objective of this Project is to prepare documents for a planning application under Section 16 of the Town Planning Oridnance to the Town Planning Board including architectural and landscape design, urban design and streetscape analyses, topographical and tree surveys, traffic and sewage impact assessments in support of the planning statement.
Duties:
(1) Lead and manage team members to provide project management;
(2) Lead a group of multi-disciplinary professionals involving town planners, traffic engineers, and infrastructural engineers;
(3) Formulate strategy to secure public support;
(4) Coordinate with experts to secure planning approval for the Project; and
(5) Provide town planning inputs etc..This Project was commissioned by private sector.
Duties:
(1) Lead and manage team members to provide project management;
(2) prepare a feasibility report to present to feasibility of different scenarios of the proposed residential development;(3) lead a group of multi-disciplinary professionals;
(4) coordinate with experts to secure planning approval for the project;
(5) provide town planning inputs;
(6) public engagement and direct liaison with the public and governmental departments; and
(7) formulate strategy to secure public support.Duties:
(1) Lead and manage team members to provide project management;
(2) Lead a group of multi-disciplinary professionals;
(3) Coordinate with experts to secure planning approval for the Project;
(4) Provide town planning inputs;
(5) Carry out public engagement and direct liaison with the public and governmental departments; and
(6) Formulate strategy to secure public support.This Project was commissioned by private sector.
Duties:
(1) Prepare documents for a planning enquiry and a conceptual master plan in support of the preliminary planning statement; and
(2) Carry out any necessary liaison works with the Government throughout the engaging process.This Project was commissioned by private sector.
Description of the Project:
The objective of this Project is to facilitate the proposed resdiential development at Ho Chung, Sai Kung.
Duties:
(1) Provide services of assisting lead consultant to conduct liaison work with Environmental Protection Department in relation to the Environmental Assessment (EA); and
(2) Prepare draft report write-up of the EA.This Project was commissioned by private sector.
Duties:
(1) Prepare and submit necessary documents for the Representation to the Town Planning Board (the TPB);
(2) review works carried out by Agricultural, Fisheries and Cultural Department;
(3) make presentation to the Town Planning Board; review relevant legal and building license documents; conduct site visits; and
(4) formulate arguments and prepare supporting justifications to supplement the same; and more.This Project was commissioned by private sector.
Descritpion of the Project:
The objective of this Project is to gauge the degree of possibility of the proposed residential development with relevant Government departments. The proposed development aims to formulate and develop a sustainable residential community near ecological sensitive areas, providing compensation of wetland areas in exchange for residential development to ease the housing pressure in Hong Kong.
Duties:
(1) Prepare planning submission to Planning Department;
(2) Conduct master planning and landscape design;
(3) Liaise with Government departments;
(4) Provide planning strategies and inputs;
(5) Provide advice on implications relevant to land documents; and
(6) Formulate acquisition strategies and business cooperation approaches.This Project was commissioned by Hong Kong University of Science and Technology / Hong Kong Baptist University.
Description of the Project:
The objective of this Project is to secure planning approval for the hostel development.
Duties:
(1) Prepare planning submission to the TPB;
(2) Undertake liaison works with associated Government departmental officials; and
(3) Perform daily project coordination with a multi-disciplinary team of environmental experts, architects, traffic engineers etc..This Project was commissioned by private sector.
Description of the Project:
The objective of this Project is to secure planning approval for the hostel development.
Duties:
(1) Prepare planning submission to the TPB; and
(2) Perform daily project coordination with a multi-disciplinary team of environmental experts, architects, traffic engineers, infrastructure engineers etc..This Project was commissioned by private sector.
Description of the Project:
The objective of this Project is to secure planning approval for minor relaxation of building height restriction for a residential development facing difficulties in realizing a practical site coverage of a podium of 60% and the associated building height.
Duties:
(1) Prepare planning submission to the TPB;
(2) Undertake liaison works with associated Government departmental officials;
(3) Perform daily project coordination with a multi-disciplinary team of environmental experts, architects, traffic engineers etc..This Project was commissioned by private sector.
Duties:
(1) Prepare documents for a planning enquiry and a conceptual master plan in support of the preliminary planning statement; and
(2) Carry out any necessary liaison works with the Government throughout the engaging process.This Project was commissioned by private sector.
Duties:
(1) provide planning inputs;
(2) project management; lead and coordinate with a group of multi-disciplinary professionals involving town planners, traffic engineers, land matters expert etc.;
(3)prepare documents in support of the planning statement to secure planning approval for the project; and
(4) carry out any necessary liaison works with the Government.This Project was commissioned by private sector.
Description of the Project:
Th objective of this Project is to secure planning approval for the office development.
Duties:
(1) Prepare planning submission to the Town Planning Board;
(2) Undertake liaison works with associated Government departmental officials;
(3) Perform daily project coordination with a multi-disciplinary team of environmental experts, architects, traffic engineers etc..This Project was commissioned by Planning Department (PlanD) of the HKSAR Government.
Description of the Project:
The objective of this Project is to propose an alternative development scheme within the study area of Urban Design Study for the New Central Harbourfront for the consideration of the PlanD.
Duties:
(1) Prepare planning submission to PlanD;
(2) Perform daily project coordination with urban designers / graphics and architects and air ventilation assessment experts;
(3) Provide urban design inputs;
(4) Propose development parameters and layouts;
(5) Elucidate the proposal’s merits to Client and PlanD etc..This Project was commissioned by private sector.
Description of the Project:
The objective of this Project is to prepare a visual impact assessment to support the public housing development in West Kowloon Reclamation Site.
Duties:
(1) Perform daily project coordination with graphic designers;
(2) Provide urban design and planning inputs to the assessment; and
(3) Produce associated photomontages etc..
HOTEL DEVELOPMENT
This Project was commissioned by Home Affairs Bureau.
Duties:
(1) Carry out hotel study through public engagement and direct liaison with the public;
(2) Responsible for facilitation of the project direction and management of the consultancy services, prepare working paper, interim report; and
(3) Report on Stakeholder Engagement for the formulation / implementation of stakeholder engagement strategy and programme.This Project was commissioned by private sector.
Description of the Project:
The objective of this Project is to propose amendment on Hotel Guestrooms at 8/F – 23/F Eco Tree Hotel, 156 – 160 Des Voeux Road West, Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong.
Duties:
(1) Provide traffic and planning inputs for the proposed amendment on hotel guestrooms; and
(2) Preparation of planning statement for land use amendment and traffic impact assessment for better integration with surrounding areas.
This Project was commissioned by private sector.
Description of the Project:
The objective of this Project is to obtain a town planning approval from the Town Planning Board (TPB) for Hotel Development.
Duties:
(1) Prepare planning submission to the TPB;
(2) Perform daily project coordination with a multi-disciplinary team of environmental experts, architects, traffic engineers etc..
ELDERLY HOUSING
This Project was commissioned by Hong Kong Housing Society.
Description of the Project:
The objective of this Project is to develop a unique / pioneer elderly community in Tin Shui Wai to set out an exemplar for the future to cater the aging population for Hong Kong and Pearl River Delta Region.
Duties:
(1) Prepare planning submission to the TPB;
(2) Perform daily project coordination with urban designers / graphics, architects, electrical / mechanical engineers, surveyors, environmental experts, ecological experts, air ventilation assessment experts, infrastructural engineers and traffic engineers;
(3) Provide urban design inputs; and
(4) Review development parameters and layouts etc..This Project was commissioned by private sector.
Duties:
Prepare and submit necessary documents for the Representation to the Town Planning Board.
SHOP, SERVICES AND EATING PLACE
This Project was commissioned by private sector.
Description of the Project:
The objective of the Project is to provide traffic, planning, urban design and landscape inputs for the proposed temporary eating place.
Duties:
Preparation of the Traffic Appraisal, Environmental Assessment, Drainage and Sewage Impact Assessment, Water Impact Assessment and Geotechnical Planning Review Report for better integration with surrounding areas.
This Project was commissioned by private sector.
Duties:
(1) Provide land advisory inputs and formulate temporary use options;
(2) Submit a waiver application to LandsD; and
(3) Carry out any necessary liaison works with the Government departments.
This Project was commissioned by private sector.
Duties:
Provide services for submission of a Fresh Provision Shop License application to the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD).
This Project was commissioned by private sector.
Description of the Project:
The objective of this Project is to propose temporary 'Shop and Services' Use within the Remaining Portions of Lot Nos. 935 and 934, and Lot no. 945 in D.D. 9, Nam Wa Po, New Territories.
Duties:
(1) Provide planning inputs;
(2) Lead and manage team members to provide project management;
(3) Lead and coordinate with a group of multi-disciplinary professionals involving town planners, traffic engineers, land matters expert etc.;
(4) Prepare documents in support of the planning statement to secure planning approval for the project; and
(5) Carry out any necessary liaison works with the Government.This Project was commissioned by private sector.
Description of the Project:
The objective of this Project is to provide term consultancies for planning and lands advisory services on matters relevant to D.D. 130 Lot 886, 887 and 920RP, New Territories.
Duties:
(1) Provide services of Provision of approaches and strategies to the Client for handling planning and lands matters relevant to the captioned lots; Carry out any necessary liaison works with Government departments; and
(2) Liaise with Lands Department to retrieve histories of the captioned lots in questions.This Project was commissioned by private sector.
Description of the Project:
The objective of this Project is to secure planning approval for the temporary retail development.
Duties:
(1) Prepare planning submission to the TPB;
(2) Undertake liaison works with associated Government departmental officials;
(3) Perform daily project coordination with a multi-disciplinary team of environmental experts, architects, traffic engineers etc..
ENTERTAINMENT/GAMING
This Project was commissioned by private sector (Merling Entertainments via Century 3 (Shanghai) Incorporated).
Description of the Project:
The LEGOLAND project at Shanghai and Shenzhen are both landmark projects that aimed to create a world-class, immersive theme park and resort destination. Spanning over 1,000 hectares, the development will integrate LEGO-themed attractions, hospitality, retail, entertainment, and sustainable infrastructure to cater to visitors and the local community. The master planning of the LEGOLAND projects seek to establish Shanghai and Shenzhen as a premier leisure hub in China, combining innovative design, interactive experiences, and environmental stewardship. This is a master planning project that involved the use and implementation of complex amusement rides.
This Project was commissioned by private sector.
Description of the Project:
The objective of this Project is to support an application for Mahjong / Tin Kau License at Subsection 1 of Section A of Lot 1152, Section D of Lot 1152, Section E of Lot 1152 and Section F of Lot 1152 in Kowloon Inland Lot, Kowloon.
Duties:
Conduct an in-depth Planning Study in order to provide professional planning justification for the relocation of the Mahjong premise.
This Project was commissioned by private sector (Aberdeen Marina Club).
Description of the Project:
The objective of this Project is to propose a building height profile for the area of Aberdeen.
Duties:
(1) Prepare planning statement to the TPB; and
(2) Perform daily project coordination with architects, urban designers, surveyors and 3D animation renderer etc..
OTHER FACILITIES
This Project was commissioned by private sector (Urban Renewal Authority (URA) / Mott MacDonald Hong Kong Limited).
Description of the Project:
The objective of this Project is to provide professional estate surveying and traffic engineering consultancy inputs to the two proposed underground links connecting the URA development sites and the MTR stations in Kowloon.
Duties:
(1) Advise on the possible gazettal arrangements and the associated requirements and procedures;
(2) Carry out Traffic Impact Assessment (TIA) construction TIA and pedestrian analysis and advise the traffic constraints;
(3) Attend meetings with the client; and
(4) Prepare submission to the feasibility studies report etc..This Project was commissioned by private sector.
Description of the Project:
The objective of this Project is to secure planning approval for Petrol Filling Station development.
Duties:
(1) Prepare planning submission to the Town Planning Board;
(2) Perform liaison works with associated Government departmental officials; and
(3) Perform daily project coordination with a multi-disciplinary team including legal advisors, environmental experts, fire safety experts, quantitative risk assessment experts, architects and traffic engineers etc..
This Project was commissioned by private sector.
Description of the Project:
The objective of this Project is to secure planning approval for an enhancement proposal for internal transport / facilities arrangement.
Duties:
(1) Prepare planning submission to the Town Planning Board;
(2) Perform daily project coordination with a multi-disciplinary team involving architects, traffic engineers etc..
LAND ADMINSTRATION / VALUATION AND COMPENSATION UNDER LAND RESUMPTION BY GOVERNMENT
This Project was commissioned by private sector (HD Engineering Limited).
Description of the Project:
The objective of this Project is to carry out (1) short term waiver application; (2) application on grant of use of the adjoining land; and (3) written claim to the Secretary for Transport and Housing under Section 29 of CAP. 370.
Duties:
(1) Review of relevant land documents;
(2) Check of planning context;
(3) Investigation on the impact areas of the subject site and the associated chronology of the highways impacting the subject site;
(4) Communication with Government departments on behalf of the Client for his rightful interests;
(5) Advise on business valuation approaches; and
(6) Provide advices / insights to solicitors / barristers for their preparation of land tribunal submission.
The outcomes include rightful protection of ingress/egress; minimization of resumed areas; land valuation with specific focuses on shadowing effect, characteristics of short term waiver; egress / ingress; evaluation on value of easement and loss due to the severance of the land resumed; and more.
This Project was commissioned by private sector (K Kee Engineering Co. Limited).
Description of the Project:
The objective of this Project is to conduct a preliminary feasibility study and carry out further in-depth discussions with various Government departments. It was to facilitate the Client to appreciate the status quo and identify options of strategies for further negotiation with Lands Department.
Duties:
(1) Review of relevant land documents;
(2) Check of planning context;
(3) Investigation on the impact areas of the subject site and the associated chronology of the highways impacting the subject site;
(4) Communication with Government departments on behalf of the Client for his rightful interests;
(5) Advise on business valuation approaches; and
(6) Provide advices / insights to solicitors / barristers for their preparation of land tribunal submission; and more.
The outcomes include rightful protection of ingress / egress; minimization of resumed areas; land valuation with specific focuses on shadowing effect, characteristics of short term waiver; egress / ingress; evaluation on value of easement and loss due to the severance of the land resumed; and more.
This Project was commissioned by private sector (Luen Bong Property Development Limited / Fortuneland Development Holding Limited).
Description of the Project:
The objective of this Project is to conduct an in-depth review and analysis on the Client’s business as a Tenant of the Subject Site for preparation of the Statutory claim on compensation due to resumption.
Duties:
(1) Review of relevant land documents;
(2) Check of planning context;
(3) Formulate relevant heads of claim to be included in the Statutory Claim;
(4) Calculate the Client’s business loss;
(5) Communication with Government departments on behalf of the Client for his rightful interests; and
(6) Advise on the overall strategy on compensation claim to the Client’s best interest.This Project was commissioned by private sector (Top First Logistics Limited).
Description of the Project:
The subject sites were subject to land resumption under Cap. 124 and Cap. 370. The Client, acting as an subletting agent to the landlord, runs a huge logistic business serving a large portion customers in urban areas.
Duties:
(1) Liaise with Lands Department;
(2) Prepare submission to Lands Departments to professionally explain the context and the business loss of the Site; and
(3) Provide technical solutions to physical layout for truck maneuvering etc..
The outcome is satisfactory with the compensation being expected by the Client.
This Project was commissioned by private sector (Ying Fung Distillery Limited).
Description of the Project:
The objective of this Project is to conduct an in-depth review and analysis on the Client’s business as a Tenant of the Subject Site for preparation of the Statutory claim on compensation due to resumption.
Duties:
(1) Review of relevant land documents;
(2) Check of planning context;
(3) Formulate relevant heads of claim to be included in the Statutory Claim; calculate the Client’s business loss;
(4) Communication with Government departments on behalf of the Client for his rightful interests; and
(5) Advise on the overall strategy on compensation claim to the Client’s best interest.This Project was commissioned by private sector (SJ Logistics Limited).
Description of the Project:
The objective of this Project is to conduct an in-depth review and analysis on the Client’s business as a Tenant of the Subject Site for preparation of the Statutory claim on compensation due to resumption.
Duties:
(1) Review of relevant land documents;
(2) Check of planning context;
(3) Formulate relevant heads of claim to be included in the Statutory Claim;
(4) Calculate the Client’s business loss;
(5) Communication with Government departments on behalf of the Client for his rightful interests; and
(6) Advise on the overall strategy on compensation claim to the Client’s best interest.This Project was commissioned by private sector (Luen Hop Kuen Hing).
Description of the Project:
The objective of this Project is to provide land advice to the Client when handling the land resumption of the subject lots with Lands Department.
Duties:
(1) Review of relevant land documents;
(2) Check of planning context;
(3) Advise on business valuation approaches; and more.
The outcomes include rightful protection of ingress / egress; minimization of resumed areas; land valuation with specific focuses on shadowing effect, characteristics of short term waiver; egress / ingress; evaluation on value of easement and loss due to the severance of the land resumed; and more.
This Project was commissioned by private sector (Shun Fai Logistics Limited).
Description of the Project:
The subject sites were subject to land resumption under Cap. 124 and Cap. 370. The Client, acting as a subletting agent to the landlord, runs a huge logistic business serving a large portion customers in urban areas.
Duties:
(1) Liaise with Lands Department;
(2) Prepare submission to Lands Departments to professionally explain the context and the business loss of the Site;
(3) Provide technical solutions to physical layout for truck maneuvering etc..
The outcome is satisfactory with the compensation being expected by the Client.
This Project was commissioned by private sector (Po Luen Logistics Limited).
Description of the Project:
The subject sites were subject to land resumption under Cap. 124 and Cap. 370. The Client, acting as a subletting agent to the landlord, runs a huge logistic business serving a large portion customers in urban areas.
Duties:
(1) Liaise with Lands Department;
(2) Prepare submission to Lands Departments to professionally explain the context and the business loss of the Site; and
(3) Provide technical solutions to physical layout for truck maneuvering; etc.
The outcome is satisfactory with the compensation being expected by the Client.
This Project was commissioned by private sector.
Description of the Project:
The objective of this Project is to submit on behalf of the Client, a land application for lease modification to (LandsD).
Duties:
(1) Prepare and submit the land application to LandsD;
(2) Coordinate input from Authorized Land Surveyors;
(3) Carry out project management input; and
(4) Carry out land premium appraisal for negotiation with LandsD.This Project was commissioned by private sector.
Description of the Project:
The objective of this Project is to carry out a Short Term Tenancy (STT) application.
Duties:
(1) Prepare submission to District Land Office;
(2) Liaise with the clients, Lands Department, Buildings Department, and Civil Engineering and Development Department; and
(3) advise any matters related to tenancy agreement.This Project was commissioned by private sector.
Description of the Project:
The subject site is a complicated site as it involves Tso and Tong land with over 20 years of development history on site. It was once an idle land with 400KV Overhead Line straddling the whole site on an “GB” zone. The Site has now been serving over 20,000 customers annually for barbeque activities.
Duties:
(1) facilitate Lands Department and the Client to work out a comprehensive plan and agreement for the continuing business;
(2) interpretation to the Client on complicated planning and land matters;
(3) liaise with Lands Department and Planning Department; and
(4) work out pros and cons analysis on available options with Lands Department.This Project was commissioned by private sector (Eton Properties Limited).
Description of the Project:
The subject site is a complicated site as it involves a previously signed agreement with Lands Department.
Duties:
(1) Facilitate Lands Department and the Client to work out a comprehensive plan and agreement for an interim business arrangement;
(2) Interpretation to the Client on complicated planning and land matters;
(3) Liaise with Lands Department and Planning Department; and
(4) Work out pros and cons analysis on available options with Lands Department.