I am writing to express my concern over the proposal to turn the Tsim Sha Tsui Star Ferry bus terminal into a piazza. These days, the government seems to be building piazzas to attract more tourists and boost the economy.
I don't agree with the government's view that the bus terminal has no heritage value. For many years, it has been a part of life for people who travel between Hong Kong Island and Kowloon. Removing this important landmark would cause inconvenience to locals as well as tourists.
Many tourists come to Hong Kong to explore the city's unique culture. The bus terminal reflects Hong Kong's history and its redevelopment would not attract additional tourists.
It is more important to preserve our heritage, and the bus terminal is very much a part of our collective memory.
I believe renovating the terminal is a much better option than replacing it with a piazza.
Kathy Chiu, Methodist College
