Refactoring the Past: Future Street as a Social Catalyst
Team
Name: Jessy Yau
Instagram: @jessy.yau
Nationality: Hong Kong
Institution / Company: The University of Hong Kong
Name: Vivien Lee
Instagram: @vivienkekekelly
Nationality: Hong Kong
Institution / Company: The University of Hong Kong
Name: Cherry Wong
Instagram: @cherry_wck
Nationality: Hong Kong
Institution / Company: The University of Hong Kong
-WINNER of Street of Tomorrow Competition
Sham Shui Po is a district in Hong Kong prominent for its vibrant streets and close-knit society in the 80s. However, escalation in vehicular traffic smothered the exuberant ambience of the community. Consequently, we endeavour to rekindle community spirits by introducing an unprecedented sustainable mode of urban mobility.
In our proposal, truss rails are arrayed along the seemingly obnoxious back alleys to facilitate a circular system designed for cable cars, of which are accountable for transport of goods and wastes. The main street now would evolve into a communal space for the citizens. Local craftsman and hawkers would lodge in the shopfronts. Meanwhile, addition of balconies on the second floor encourages the happenings of workshops. The street would be an eventful social space with a cycling trail as its axis since bicycle serves as the prime mobility gadget for people to run errands. Ultimately, the street will be a cradle for social bonding to happen whereas the eradication of vehicles will reduce the carbon footprint, inaugurating a sustainable lifestyle.
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