The Central Business District CBD in Hong Kong

The Central Business District (CBD) in Hong Kong Home Backward Forward Exit

I. CBD in Hong Kong – What are the characteristics of Central District? Central Where is Central? Home Backward Forward Exit

1. Land use in the Central Business District Home Backward Forward Exit

a. Shops in the CBD mainly sell high-class, rare or expensive goods such as jewellery and famous brand clothing. Home Backward Forward Exit

b. Bank Headquarters and Other Financial Institutions Almost all bank headquarters can be found in the CBD. Insurance companies and other financial institutions also locate in the CBD. Home Backward Forward Exit

c. Professional Services Many professional, such as lawyers, doctors, accountants and architects, set up their offices in the CBD. The offices are usually on the upper floors of the commercial buildings. Home Backward Forward Exit

d. Government Departments Many government departments and offices are also located in the CBD. These include government headquarters, Hong Kong Post Headquarters, police headquarters. Home Backward Forward Exit

II. Why are there so many commercial activities in the Central Business District? 1. Administrative centre The government headquarters and many other government departments are set up in the CBD. This can help the daily contact between commercial activities and the government departments. Home Backward Forward Exit

2. Good transport The CBD is located in the focal point of Hong Kong with convenient transport. There are different types of public transport connecting Central District and Tsim Sha Tsui with other parts of Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, the New Territories, the outlying Islands and mainland China. Home Backward Forward Exit

3. A symbol of status Having an office in the CBD is a symbol of status and reputation. Businessmen are willing to pay high rents and land prices to set up their offices there. Home Backward Forward Exit

CBD – The Characteristics of Central District 1. Many tall buildings Rents and land prices are expensive in Central District, so buildings are tall to provide more floor space. Home Backward Forward Exit

2. Many pedestrians and busy traffic CBD is the heart of the city with a large number of shops and offices. During rush hours, traffic is busy and there are many pedestrians. Home Backward Forward Exit

it is quiet at night and during holidays. Home Backward Forward Exit

III. What are the problems commonly found in the CBD? Home Backward Forward Exit

1. Very expensive rent The rent in Central District is very expensive because of intense competition. This makes many companies move their offices to other places. The office cost in Hong Kong remains the highest A survey on global office rents, including 86 business districts in 40 countries, shows that Hong Kong continued to record among the ten highest rents, ranked after London, Paris, Edinburgh and Tokyo. 08/01/2002 Home Backward Forward Exit

2. Traffic congestion The problem of traffic congestion is very serious in the Central Business District during the rush hours when many people moving in and out for work. Home Backward Forward Exit

3. Air pollution Heavy traffic passing through Central District makes the problem of air pollution more serious. The Air Pollution Index Peaks The Air Pollution Index (API) reached the ‘Very High’ level (101 -200) in these two days. The roadside API recorded yesterday in Central and Causeway Bay were 149 and 140 respectively. They were the highest indices recorded 18/12/2000 within these 9 months. Home Backward Forward Exit

III. What are the problems commonly found in the CBD? Download Shockwave Player to play this movie Home Backward Forward Exit

IV. How to solve the problems of the CBD 1. To solve the problem of traffic congestion a. Set up restricted areas and ban certain vehicles from entering Central District during rush hours. b. Encourage staggered working hours, for example, 7 a. m. to 4 p. m. This can reduce the number of vehicles and pedestrians in Central District during rush hours. Home Backward Forward Exit

IV. How to solve the problems of the CBD 1. To solve the problem of traffic congestion c. Reduce the number of bus stops to ensure smooth traffic. d. Widen the roads and build flyovers, footbridges and subways. Home Backward Forward Exit

IV. How to solve the problems of the CBD 2. To solve the problem of air pollution Fine the drivers if their vehicles give out black smoke. 3. To solve the shortage of commercial land Sold Provide commercial areas outside the CBD. Home Backward Forward Exit

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