Markus Shaw's NGO challenges designers to reimagine Hong Kong's CBD
Whether you drive, bike, walk or minibus, we've all at some point wished that Hong Kong had less pollution. What would the city look like with fewer vehicles? How would that impact air quality or improve liveability?
These are questions Walk DVRC is asking itself and the citizens of our vibrant metropolis. Chaired by Tatler 500 lister Markus Shaw, the local NGO (named after "Des Voeux Road Central") aims to promote an urban planning model that gives pedestrians and trams priority over other vehicular traffic, and their first focus is that key stretch of road from Pedder Street down to Western Market.
Walk DVRC design competition
For those of us with inspiring ideas for reimagining Hong Kong's beloved Des Voeux Road Central, Walk DVRC wants to hear from them. Design professionals are invited to submit their ideas to a jury that will select the best submissions for an initial shortlist of teams of 25.
Five finalists will be selected to fly to Hong Kong for a site visit and meet with members of Walk DVRC’s Steering Committee, HK’s Planning Department, Hong Kong University’s Department of Architecture, Curators of M+ Museum as well as individuals who represent the Urban Renewal Authority, Clean Air Network, Hong Kong Public Space Initiative, Urban Land Institute, town planners, traffic consultants and District Councilors.
