Uppercity: Hong Kong Footbridge Observation and Imagination
Urban planning is an important factor affecting urban development and the quality of life of citizens. Currently, there are more than 1,000 pedestrian bridges and underpass in Hong Kong, and there are also over 1,000 vehicular overpasses and footbridges, the largest number in the world.
The theme of this book is "Hong Kong: Uppercity". From the perspective of architects and urban designers, it first elaborates on the current situation of Hong Kong's urban space and the process of Hong Kong gradually becoming a uppercity; Design, pedestrian habits, etc.; then, refer to some oversea cases of flyovers in other places; finally propose whether there will be alternatives other than footbridges to improve the environment on the street.
Author
Deson Wu, Xavier Chan
ISBN
9789620449949
Publishing/Printing Date
2022-07-14
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Publisher
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Social Sciences
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Hong Kong Publishing Biennial Awards 2023
Joint Publishing (Hong Kong) Company Limited
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