The past few years have seen a growing number of public debates over the future development of Hong Kong’s Central District, including the pedestrianization of major roads and conservation of buildings and sites with historical significance. This symposium brings together professionals, academics and members of the general public to discuss the past, present and future of the Central District and envision ways for building a more sustainable and livable city.
This event is held in conjunction with the public exhibition, “Reimagining Des Voeux Road Central 改變始於想像：未來的德輔道中” at the Central Market Oasis Gallery, March 15-28, 2016. http://dvrc.hk
Date: Thursday, March 24, 2016, 6:30-8:45 pm
Venue: Knowles Building Room 419, University of Hong Kong
Schedule and List of Speakers
INTRODUCTION
- Cecilia Chu, Docomomo Hong Kong Chapter
PANEL 1: HISTORIES & CONTEXTS
- The Heart of a British Colonial City: Colonial Spatial Planning of Central Hong Kong
Hoyin Lee, Division of Architectural Conservation Programmes, HKU - An Old Street Redevelopment Plan at the Inner Harbour District of Macao
Ricky Leong, Docomomo Macau Chapter
PANEL 2: FUTURES
- Central: Past and Future
Y.Y. Pong, Town Planner, Hong Kong - A Natural Reversion: Des Voeux Road Central and the Public Realm
Eric Schuldenfrei, Department of Architecture, HKU
ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION
- Moderated by Melissa Cate Christ, Docomomo HK Chapter