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The area around the planned HSK Station will be the future town centre of the NDA and the regional hub
for NWNT. A District Commercial Node will be located near the existing Tuen Ma Line TSW Station. A
Logistics, Enterprise and Technology Quarter at the northwestern part of HSK/HT NDA constitutes an
important economic and employment node of the whole NWNT with the dominant provision of modern
industries (Figure 30). About 150 000 employment opportunities will be generated in the NDA through a
mix of commercial, business, industrial, community and government land uses.

To promote
the compact city
concept, residential Figure 30: Artist Impression of key activity nodes of
Hung Shui Kiu/Ha Tsuen New Development Area
developments of higher
density are clustered around
the railway stations with a maximum plot ratio (PR) for residential zones and mixed commercial/residential
zones of up to 6.8 and 7 respectively in the Hung Shui Kiu and Ha Tsuen OZP. To maintain views and
air ventilation, principal visual and air corridors are maximised through the green open spaces, amenity
strips and pedestrian streets. The riverside promenades planned along the river channels together with
the north-south running open space corridor connecting the Regional Plaza and the Regional Park serve
as major connecting green spines between new and existing communities in the NDA and the surrounding
areas. A comprehensive pedestrian walkway and cycling network will be provided in HSK/HT NDA to
promote walkability and cycle friendliness. In order to strengthen street vibrancy and contribute to local
character, the concept of retail frontage primarily at-grade is adopted. Shopping streets are planned in
the town core and along major open spaces in the NDA. Continuous retail frontage and provision of a mix
of commercial and leisure facilities along the shopping streets would enhance the vibrancy and vitality of
the areas.

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