Hong Kong Island Waterfront Complete; Kowloon 30% Gap Remains
HK01 · 1 SOURCESabout 3 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
The Hong Kong Island waterfront spanning approximately 13 kilometres has achieved full connectivity with the opening of the North Point East Coast Promenade earlier this year. Meanwhile, Kowloon's waterfront still faces connectivity challenges, with about 30 percent of its 21-kilometre developable waterfront remaining inaccessible. A political party has launched the "Victoria Harbour Connection" collaboration platform to advocate for enhanced waterfront accessibility, reigniting public discussion on cross-harbour development .
Key Points
- The North Point East Coast Promenade (East Section) opened earlier this year, completing Hong Kong Island's approximately 13-kilometre waterfront walkway
- Kowloon has approximately 21 kilometres of developable waterfront, with about 14 kilometres currently open, leaving roughly 30 percent disconnected
- West Kowloon Cultural District attracted over 17 million visitors last year, making it a major cultural tourism destination
- Pedestrian routes between Central Harbour City, the Xiqu Centre, and West Kowloon Cultural District require navigating through Jordan, confusing visitors unfamiliar with the area
- The Tai Kok Tsui to West Kowloon pedestrian walkway, expected to complete this year, has some sections only 1.2 metres wide
- The author recommends adopting the Development Bureau's "connect first, optimize later" strategy to accelerate waterfront connectivity
Why It Matters
A fully connected waterfront network from Cheung Sha Wan through to Kwun Tong would create a continuous pedestrian corridor linking major commercial districts, cultural attractions, and recreational spaces, significantly enhancing Hong Kong's appeal to businesses, talent, and tourists while stimulating economic activity along Victoria Harbour .
A fully connected waterfront network from Cheung Sha Wan through to Kwun Tong would create a continuous pedestrian corridor linking major commercial districts, cultural attractions, and recreational spaces, significantly enhancing Hong Kong's appeal to businesses, talent, and tourists while stimulating economic activity along Victoria Harbour .