Abstract

 

Transit-oriented development is an initiative of the Government to have railway as the back-bone of the transport system to create vibrant, liveable, sustainable communities. It aims at achieving an efficient mass transport system for Hong Kong and making optimum use of the limited land resources by forming a complementary duo of railway network and the surrounding property developments, which is called ‘Rail plus Property’ (R+P) Model. Established 40 years ago for financing the first railway line, the R+P model continues making use of the land development rights alongside railway alignments granted by the Government to develop over 30 integrated communities incorporating residences, offices, shops, schools, green spaces and other public facilities above railway stations and depots. The convenience and quality of life brought by the railway system attracts people to reside in the adjoining premises, which in turn increase the usage of the mass transit carriers. The recurring revenue from the R+P assets such as property and shopping malls achieves a self-sustaining railway network and continuous investments in developing new railway lines.

 

During the seminar, the following topics will be discussed: 1. The “Railway + Property” Model and its Merits; 2. Integration of Property with Railway and 3. “R+P” Case Studies.

 

 

**The seminar will be conducted in English**

All attendees will receive an attendance certificate for their CPD log

 

 

About the Speaker

 

 

Wilfred Yeung

Head of Property Project

MTR Corporation Limited (MTRCL)

 

 

Mr. Wilfred Yeung is the Head of Property Project of MTR Corporation Limited (MTRCL) managing the town planning and project delivery strategies for the ‘Rail plus Property’ Model of MTRCL. He graduated from the University of Bath, the UK and is a Hong Kong Registered Architect and Authorised Person (Architect). He oversees the town planning, design and construction of all property development projects of the MTRCL in Hong Kong, e.g. LOHAS Park, Wong Chuk Hang, Ho Man Tin, etc.

 

Wilfred has been working in the industry for more than 25 years and MTRCL for more than 20 years and has extensive experience in design and project management of large-scale projects. Prior to his transfer to lead the Property Project Team, Wilfred was the Chief Architect of MTRCL responsible for the station planning and architecture direction for various mega-size multi-disciplinary new railway extension projects, e.g. Disneyland Resort Line, West Island Line, South Island Line (East), Kwun Tong Line Extension, High Speed rail connection from Hong Kong to China High Speed Rail, etc.

 

 

Supported by:

 

     

 

 

For enquiries, please contact:

 

Ir Dr Gordon LEUNG at 2176 1478 (Vice Chairman, CIHT HKR) or

Ms Lee Yuen Wing at 6622 0659