In light of the serious flooding that occurred on September 7, 2023, the study discusses the criticality of implementing efficient flood management strategies. In view of urban resilience via green infrastructure and landscape design, the project incorporates the “sponge city” concept.
Through a comprehensive analysis of Quarry Bay, crucial areas, such as undeveloped mountainous area, the playground in Nan Fung Sun Chuen, and Quarry Bay Street, are identified. By implementing novel design approaches, such as rainwater collection and purification zones, permeable pavements, rain gardens, and modular park configurations, it can alleviate the impact of potential flooding from serious rainfall.
Apart from implementing new design, real-time monitoring, real-time monitoring, and undertake comprehensive hydrological investigations are also in place to record and asses the economic and social impact and the effectiveness of measures. To ensure comprehensive and sustainable flood management solutions, it also emphasized on the expansion of green infrastructure to other urban areas in Hong Kong and the promotion of interdisciplinary collaboration.
All in all, the project evaluates how the green infrastructure and landscape architecture can achieve a safer and more sustainable living environment in Hong Kong, increase urban resilience, and reduce the potential impact of natural disasters.
