TABLE OF CONTENTS - The Professional Green Building Council

Theme B: Creating a livable, healthy and environmentally viable citiesThe Development is a shopping centre with a total gross floor area of 44,830m 2(Fig. 2). It is designed to serve the local district with a population of around 80,000persons at its full occupation. There are also further opportunities to serve thepotential future development at Yau Tong Bay, the existing industrial area, touristattraction at Lei Yue Mun in the vicinity and a larger catchment from beyondthrough the MTR network. It comprises in essence of –A public transport interchange (PTI) on Level 1, including four bus bays, one crossborder coach bay and two mini-bus bays;Parking spaces for private vehicles and loading and unloading vehicles on Level 3;A Community Hall on Level 3;Retail space on Level 4 to Level 7;Taxi stands and private car drop-off on Level 4Common facilities for Yau Tong Estate on Roof Level, including basketball courts,children play areas, etc.;Figure 2: West view of the Redevelopment of Yau Tong Estate Phase 43. SUSTAINABILITY DESIGN APPROACHThe design of the Development is to embrace and create synergy for a sustainablecommunity focusing on vibrancy, health and social coherence. The design201