HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – December 18, 2023 – The Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects (HKILA) hosted the
“Northern Metropolis: Hong Kong/Shenzhen Ecological and Environmental Symposium” (the symposium) on December 18, 2023 at the Chai Wan Campus of the Hong Kong Institute of Technology and Higher Education (THEi), where landscape and ecology experts from Hong Kong and Shenzhen exchanged ideas on planning and development of the northern metropolis and to promote cross-border collaboration on regional development. The symposium was launched by
Mr. Vic YAU, JP, Director of the Northern Metropolis Coordination Office, DEVB; Hon Tony TSE Wai-chuen, BBS, JP, Architecture, Surveying, Planning and Landscape Functional Constituency, LegCo Member And
Mr. Paul CHAN, President of the Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects.
Mr. Li Yongquan from the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government also present as a special guest.
HKILA has created a platform for landscape and ecological experts from Guangdong and Hong Kong to jointly review and explore the planning of the northern metropolis as well as cross-border developments on both banks of the Shenzhen River to to ensure the highest level of ecological civilization in future developments of the regions. Building on this platform, HKILA engaged a group of local landscape and ecology experts to define and recommend a set of guiding principles for the development of the San Tin Technopole, with a first proposal published at the Symposium . Experts and guests shared their views on landscaping and design, ecological conservation and restoration, and urban planning for reflection on infrastructure development in the northern metropolitan area.
Mr. Vic YAU, JP, Director of the Northern Metropolis Coordination Office, DEVB mentioned that the Northern Metropolis was formulated based on the plan “Hong Kong 2030+: towards a planning vision and strategy transcending 2030” and with reference to the support offered to Hong Kong as defined in the “14th Five-Year Plan national” and the “Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Comprehensive Development Plan”, resulting in an expanded and consolidated economic belt in the northern part of Hong Kong. Mr Yau said: “The Northern Metropolis will become a driving force alongside the Victoria Harbor Metropolis. It will strengthen collaboration between Hong Kong and Shenzhen and help Hong Kong make greater contributions to the national development plan.
At the symposium, the Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects and the Chinese Society of Landscape Architecture announced the signing of a memorandum of cooperation to promote the integration of Hong Kong into the national development framework and jointly improve professional standards of landscape architecture in both regions with the aim of creating more livable cities.
According to the memorandum, the two organizations will strengthen collaboration and exchanges in five areas: educational policies and mutual recognition systems for landscape architecture in colleges and universities, qualification standards for landscape architects, global recognition of engineers landscapers by the Chinese Association for Science and Technology. , academic exchanges on landscape architecture between the two locations, as well as collaboration regarding the 2026 International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA) World Congress organized by the Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects.
Mr. Bian Dongyu, Deputy Secretary-General of the Chinese Society of Landscape Architecture said: “Hong Kong takes a holistic view, with diverse and innovative elements incorporated into its landscaping. With the continued integration between mainland China and Hong Kong, we believe our collaboration will bring new insights and open wider horizons for landscape architecture design. ”
Mr. Paul Chan, President of the Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architectsexpressed satisfaction with the memorandum, saying: “I am pleased that HKILA and the Chinese Society of Landscape Architecture have signed this memorandum of cooperation. It marks an important milestone in our collaboration on talent cultivation, standards development, mutual recognition and academic exchange. , and collaboration on events.
Northern Metropolis: Hong Kong/Shenzhen Ecological and Environmental Symposium was organized by HKILA, co-organized by THEi and supported by the Hong Kong Institute of Architects, the Hong Kong Institute of Planners, the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors, the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers, the Hong Kong Institute of Urban Design, Hong Kong Institute of Architectural Conservationists, WWF-Hong Kong, Mangrove Conservation Fund, Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden, The Conservancy Association and Hong Kong Bird Watching Society.
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