Overview of Kowloon City

HONG KONG BAPTIST UNIVERSITY

Covering an area of approximately 1,000 hectares, the Kowloon City District is chiefly a residential area accommodating a population of about 371,600. The majority of its population dwell in private sector housing, including old tenement buildings, private residential developments and low-rise villas, while the rest of them mainly live in public rental housing and the Home Ownership Scheme estates.

THE OLD KAI TAK AIRPORT

Though predominantly residential in nature, the district has a fair share of commercial and industrial functions. Commercial activities abound in the bustling streets in Kowloon City as well as in the shopping malls of Whampoa Garden and public housing estates within the district, whereas industrial activities are largely confined to the Tokwawan and Hunghom sub-districts.

With over 200 kindergartens, primary/secondary schools and tertiary institutions, the Kowloon City District has the highest concentration of schools in the territory. The Hong Kong Baptist University and the Open University of Hong Kong are located in the district. There is also a wide range of cultural and recreational facilities, such as the Ko Shan Theatre, the Kowloon Central Library, the Kowloon Tsai Park-cum-Swimming Pool and the Ho Man Tin Leisure Centre, to cater for various recreational needs of the local residents.

RAINSHELTER AND BENCH OUTSIDE HONG KONG EYE HOSPITAL

The Kowloon City District is a very distinctive place. Its Kowloon Walled City was one of the earliest developments in the territory. In 1993, the Walled City was reconstructed as the Walled City Park where many relics of historical value have been preserved. After years of development, there are now a 5-star hotel and large private housing estates within the district. The removal of the airport in 1998 has also spared a vast piece of land at the northern shore of the Victoria Harbour with high potential for redevelopment. Infrastructural projects in the redevelopment area are underway and the Kowloon City District will surely experience drastic changes in the near future.

SITTING-OUT-AREA AT JUNCTION OF MA TAU WAI ROAD AND MA HANG CHUNG ROAD

Kowloon City District Council

The new Kowloon City District Council was established in January 2008. Its Chairman and Vice-chairman are Ir. WONG Kwok-keung, JP and Mr. LAU Wai-wing, JP respectively. The Council is very much concerned about various local and territory-wide issues which affect people's livelihood. In addition to commitments to solve problems for the community in the areas of transport, building management and maintenance, recreation and culture and the like, the Council also undertakes a number of environmental improvement and community involvement projects to improve the living environment of the district and enhance the residents' sense of belonging.

HUNG HOM KWUN YAM TEMPLE

Five committees, namely the Community Building and Social Services Committee, the Traffic and Transport Committee, the Food, Environment and Health Committee, the Housing and Infrastructure Committee and the Leisure and District Facilities Management Committee, are set up under the Council, each responsible for resolving problems and implementing projects in relation to different areas of concern. The Kowloon City District Council will continue to play an active linking role between the Government and the local residents and reflect to the Administration the latter's needs and aspirations.

HUTCHISON PARK	KOWLOON CITY DISTRICT COUNCIL MEMBERS' MEETING WITH LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL MEMBERS
SUNG WONG TOI GARDEN	DISTRICT COUNCIL DAY - DECORATIVE LIGHTING
HOI SHAM PARK	KOWLOON CITY DISTRICT FESTIVAL - DECORATIVE LIGHTING