Politics, social preferences, economic and technological developments are constantly evolving. Demand-side and socio-economic aspects are critical for successful & feasible Places and Districts.
Our clients, including developers, investors, and design teams need to ensure that urban design is suitable for intended population, employment and visitors, as well as feasible from an property investment perspective.
We work with clients and consortium team members at a number of geographical scales including regions, cities, districts and places:
Fiona Waters is Adjunct Associate Professor at Hong Kong University, Department of Urban Planning & Design supporting Associate Professor Alain Chiaradia
The course for the Masters of Urban Design Students focuses on the relationship between the economy, location & space requirements and urban design. It includes the economic and urban development history of Hong Kong, as well as practical concepts for urban designers such as industrial location preference, visioning, approaches to value, reality checks for feasibility, institutions & governance in urban development.
Development feasibility for concept and master plans
Visioning and positioning for long term economic development
Identifying and enhancing comparative advantage and improving competitiveness
Supportable floorspace development mix and phasing
Location preference and synergy of use-types & facilities
Facility sizing and demand projections
Economic and social impact
Creating frameworks, criteria and metrics for measuring value
Place impact assessment
Example projects
