TABLE OF CONTENTS - The Professional Green Building Council

Theme B: Creating a livable, healthy and environmentally viable cities11. CONCLUSIONIn embarking on the concepts, strategies and solutions towards an ecologicalcommunity, we are conscious of the constraints and limits within the confines of ahigh density fabric that has been half established. This paper demonstrateshowever that the vision of the ecological master plan together with resolute actionstowards restoration, innovation, research, passive and active mitigation,conservation and the active engagement of people are promising notes to nurtureand replenish an ecological community. This requires, as illustrated in the paper,conscious review and communication of targets and benchmarks for monitoringand continuous improvements. This paper attempts to increase awareness,generate ideas, provides a framework for action without prescribed solutions. Itencourages local and international efforts in creating sustainable high densityliving environments.12. REFERENCES[1] www.info.gov.hk/info/hkbrief/eng/ahk.htm[2]Bosco CK Fung - Planning for High Density Development in Hong Kong, 2001.[3]Edward Ng and Kam-Sing WONG - Efficiency & Livability, Hong Kong HousingAuthority Conference 2003.[4] Hong Kong Planning Standards and Guidelines[5]Kisho Kurokawa, Japan – Eco-City: The Philosophy of Symbiosis from the Age ofMachine to the Age fo Life, UIA Berlin 2002.[6] HA Committed to Delivering Quality Housing (Wednesday, 24 November 1999) –Press Release.[7]Ken Yeang, Ampang – The Ecological Design of Large Buildings and Large Sites, UIABerlin 2002.197