Civic Exchange Expands Research Team
Civic Exchange welcomes a new Programme Director, Researcher, two Fellows and three new members of its Walkability Expert Panel.
Shortage of Domestic Freshwater
China Daily: This feature looks at the HK $4.5 billion spent annually to secure 70-80% of the city’s water supply from Dongjiang. It quotes Civic Exchange research on local wastage.
How Can HK Be More Walkable? 5 Other Cities Act as Examples
South China Morning Post: Dr. Winnie Tang cites Civic Exchange’s walkability assessments in this opinion piece. She says HK can learn from Copenhagen, Paris, London, Oslo and Chengdu .
Will a Lack of Open Space Damage Generations of Hongkongers?
South China Morning Post: Civic Exchange research is cited in this feature about the mental health impact of Hong Kong urban design, which leaves little room for children to run and play.
Do Pedestrianised Streets Solve The Problem?
HK01: Civic Exchange’s research on “PM2.5 Pollution Along the Tramway” was cited in an article on the benefits of pedestrianising streets in busy areas. (Chinese only)
Better Walkability Means a Livable City
HK01: An opinion piece by Dr Winnie Tang cited Civic Exchange’s report on Walkability. She argued that better facilities for pedestrians could improve residents’ livability. (Chinese only)
“Toxic” Air
Now TV: A feature programme, Now Report (經緯線), investigated different sources of air pollutants around Hong Kong. It quoted Civic Exchange’s recent report on personal exposure to PM2.5. (Chinese only)
Submission on the “Smart City” Consultancy Report
All aspects of our daily lives – our homes, jobs, air, water and food – could be improved by innovation and technological advancement. Civic Exchange offers its recommendations for the Government’s “Smart City” plans.
Are HK Developers Misusing Public Space?
Hong Kong Free Press: Can Hong Kongers actually use their public space? In this feature article, researcher Carine Lai outlined problems with outdated Development Bureau guidelines, leading to unfriendly urban design.
Challenges Facing “Global Cities”
Morning Brew on RTHK Radio 3: Civic Exchange Fellow Simon Ng and US academic Prof. Gottlieb discuss transport, pollution and recycling in LA and HK, two cities that have much to learn from each other.
