paul zimmerman

promoting livable density and sustainable development

[paul zimmerman @DesigningHK]

@tripperhead These developments and waterfronts are recent developments. How quickly are our standards out of date. More, what retrofits do we plan for and how do we design these to ensure waterfronts are enjoyable public amenities?

[paul zimmerman @DesigningHK]

@Suzierizzo1 (Hidden) inflation

[paul zimmerman @DesigningHK]

Government wants to make reclamation easier and change the Protection of the Harbour Ordinance. We don’t oppose exempting small reclamations which enhance enjoyment of the harbour. We object to changing responsibility for the burden of proof away from Government.

[Tom Grundy @tomgrundy]

“Contrary to the popular opinion that the city does a poor job of recycling, Hong Kong is quite successful,” writes Paul Zimmerman for @hkfp, citing respectable paper and waste metal recovery rates. “This is thanks to the efforts of a dense network of cleaners.” @DesigningHK

[paul zimmerman @DesigningHK]

@tomgrundy Off course you will not get it right immediately - the only way to learn how to adjust is by getting started.

[paul zimmerman @DesigningHK]

Let's recognise role 300k++ cleaners in households, businesses, buildings, estates and streets play in recycling. Support with space and facilities needed to collect, separate and sell recyclables; and let them keep income from the sales. Full story: https://t.co/Y7Uy5aykIh

[paul zimmerman @DesigningHK]

@b3108 Check his phone for last use

[paul zimmerman @DesigningHK]

@tripperhead Correct description - wild boar panics after finding itself locked in construction site, and knocks people blocking its way as it searches for a way out back to the woods. The boar wants to get away from people - get out of the way and no one gets hurt.

[paul zimmerman @DesigningHK]

@EdKrassen Migration away from livelihoods impacted by climate change, economic ruin, and war, to places of hope and opportunity is evident in Europe and Asia as much as America. Address the issues, and build capacity to deal with the consequences.

[paul zimmerman @DesigningHK]

@EdKrassen Electric is great in high density cities (low mileage rides, charging enabled parking), not in low density long highway countries … ubiquitous quick charge and battery swap stations is a distant dream

[paul zimmerman @DesigningHK]

For the attention of the Harbourfront Commission, the Kai Tak Development Office and the Energizing Kowloon East Office … what is the future for cyclists and pedestrians in Kai Tak?

[The Foreign Correspondents’ Club, Hong Kong @fcchk]

🗣️New Club Lunch on June 14 - "Whither Hong Kong’s District Councils?"

Speakers:
- @JoephyChan
- Christine Fong
- Fred Li @HKDemocrats
- Paul Zimmerman @DesigningHK

Moderator: Lee Williamson @leesw1985

For more: https://t.co/WQW5PAXMFk

[paul zimmerman @DesigningHK]

Change in membership of HK’s district councils will constrain feedback from community to government. Our proposals for enhancing district councils may not compensate inefficiencies of an appointment system, but go a long way to building better communities.
https://t.co/r77LA6ZCQ6

[paul zimmerman @DesigningHK]

Change in membership of HK’s district councils will constrain feedback from community to government. Our proposals for enhancing district councils may not compensate inefficiencies of an appointment system, but go a long way to building better communities. https://t.co/cHwZU53ytf

[paul zimmerman @DesigningHK]

@nexis092 @Transit_Jam @MontresBreguet No requirements from BD / TD regarding the minimum footway to be maintained when erecting hoardings?

[paul zimmerman @DesigningHK]

@Transit_Jam @MontresBreguet Did you ask the Lands Department and the Food and Hygiene Department whether a license or permit has been issued for the occupation of public land?

[paul zimmerman @DesigningHK]

Changing times. Detailed analyses of land, development, population and related decisions Hong Kong is facing. 24 minutes conversation. https://t.co/PUYCYVPn6j

[paul zimmerman @DesigningHK]

MTR presentation has an error - I try again: https://t.co/5yAHKzn4ce

[paul zimmerman @DesigningHK]

HK$88m disagreement in 2003 between HKGov and 70% gov-owned MTRCL will cost HK billions for extra work, generate heaps of waste, and see brand-new central waterfront turned into construction site again till 2032. Story: https://t.co/kg74egLW78 . MTR: https://t.co/0MZnUpJ3kJ

[paul zimmerman @DesigningHK]

@Transit_Jam HK Highways Department designs for cars, not pedestrians.