A number of place-making measures will be adopted to cultivate a unique UniTown vibe, such as creating landmarks, unique built forms, stepped building heights, view corridors, quality public spaces, an inclusive campus and neighbourhood, and encouraging walking and cycling.
A “15-minute neighbourhood” concept will be adopted, whereby the use of green mobility between residential areas and key community resources will be encouraged. It would foster a neighbourhood that is pedestrian and bicycle-friendly, with low-carbon commuting, whilst promoting social cohesion.
A riverside park will be designed with blue-green infrastructure to reduce flood risks and enhance environmental sustainability. Leisure and recreational uses will be integrated to create pleasant and engaging public spaces. The riverside park will also form a key pedestrian and cyclist transit corridor connecting the UniTown.
Smart, Green and Resilient features will be integrated in NTM NDA, such as green transportation modes; arranging open spaces and breezeways according to prevailing wind directions; creating green communities; and introducing blue-green infrastructures.
Wai Cheung Ancestral Hall and the former Yau Tam Mei Primary School are proposed to be preserved, with flexibility for adaptive reuse. Putting life back into these buildings would help preserve memories of Yau Tam Mei Tsuen, whilst enriching the townscape.
The new public transportation system, infrastructure and community facilities could improve the quality of living and convenience of the surrounding villagers and residents. Low-rise uses are proposed to serve as a buffer between the new developments and the wider rural setting to ensure design harmony. NTM drainage channel will be revitalised adopting nature-based solution to promote biodiversity.