IH: using urban space wisely

Urban areas

Areas with more buildings, offices, and factory jobs, and a high population density.

Rural areas

Areas opposite of urban areas, characterized by fishponds, farmlands, and woodland.

Suburbs

Areas that are in between urban and rural areas, such as Tsing lung tau or sham Tsang.

Types of urban land use

Industrial, Residential, Institutional, Recreational, Commercial, and Transport.

Mixed land use

Refers to a building that has more than one type of land use existing in the same building, usually applicable to old buildings.

CBD

Central Business District, characterized by a concentration of high order commercial activities, high accessibility, and high land rents.

Concentration of high order commercial activities

Activities mainly of high order services and professional services, selling high quality and expensive goods.

High accessibility

CBD is easily accessible with various transport facilities and a well-developed road network.

High land rents

CBD has high land rents, leading to intensive land use, tall and dense buildings, and closely spaced structures.

Reasons for CBD location

Long history of development, convenient transport, symbol of status, and concentration of related services.

Benefits of CBD location near the coast (sea)

Ability to expand land and easy transport of goods.

Benefits of CBD location near transport facilities

Gain customers and earn more profit.

Benefits of CBD location as a symbol of status

Earn more profit and become more famous.

Benefits of CBD location near a concentration of related services

Important for businesses to be near banks or professional services, and access to related services.