We aim at creating a pedestrian environment at Kowloon East (KE) that is "walkable", "stayable" and "sittable" and easily accessible by vehicular traffic, in order to facilitate the transformation of KE into a convenient and attractive CBD2.

Since the establishment of EKEO, we have set up an inter-departmental traffic focus group with the Transport Department and the Highways Department. The focus group aims at examining and implementing short-term road improvement measures. It has already taken forward various improvement proposals in several aspects including widening of footpaths, modification of traffic signals, improvement of pedestrian crossing facilities, and removal of obstacles to pedestrians. We will further work on other improvement proposals to enhance walkability in the district.

To further advocate a walkable Kowloon East, we have carried out comprehensive studies to enhance connectivity in the area. The studies on the Kowloon Bay Business Area, the Kwun Tong Business Area and the San Po Kong Business Area were completed in 2016, 2017 and 2019 respectively. The short to medium-term improvement proposals have been taken forward progressively in liaison with relevant government departments. Our overall objective is to improve the walking environment by enhancing pedestrian connectivity, formulating traffic control measures, face-lifting back alleys for integration with the pedestrian network, enhancing streetscape and promoting greening.

Branding - Another Premier CBD of Global Significance

We are dedicated to promoting this premier business area locally and overseas, changing people's perception of an old industrial area through good urban design, restructuring of land uses, streetscape enhancement as well as introduction of art, culture and creativity.

Design - Quality Public Space, Attractive Waterfront

We strive to promote innovative and low carbon design with green features, to improve greening, physical appearance and surroundings of the key streets and pedestrian walkways and to enhance the streetscape and public open space system. We also endeavour to integrate the waterfront as part of the open space network, to capture the "Spirit of Creation" of the industrial heritage of Kowloon East and to adopt a place-making approach in urban design and facilitate events in public spaces.

Diversity – Opportunities for Business and Jobs, Destination for Leisure and Entertainment

The Kai Tak Development will provide signature tourism, sports and leisure facilities, whereas Kwun Tong and Kowloon Bay Business Areas will provide a wide range of business and employment opportunities, vibrant streets and waterfront. The government sites at the Kwun Tong and Kowloon Bay Action Areas are designated for comprehensive developments with uses including office, hotel, retail, entertainment, creative and open space, etc.