Hong Kong's New Central
Central’s not just for big business anymore. A raft of new projects is breathing fresh life into the district. By Yannie Chan.
Listen up: Central is ditching its staid skyscraper image for something a little more hip. Our CBD is in the middle of a series of large-scale renovations and revitalizations that will see the area transformed within the next five years. We look at the 10 projects that are making Central new again.
The New Central: Mapped
- The New Central Harbourfront
- Des Voeux Road Green Zone
- PMQ
- Graham Street Market
- Central Market
- Central Police Station Compound
- California Tower
- Former Central Government Offices
- Former French Mission Building
- Old Supreme Court Building
PMQ
The Plan: A creative hub and public space that’s pulling Central towards Sheung Wan.
When’s it ready? Now; grand opening in late June.
The new complex includes a function space and roof garden
After nearly 14 years of being closed off to the public, the Former Police Married Quarters has finally reopened as PMQ, a creative hub housing studio-cum-retail spaces for young designers.
The stated mission is to give young talents a hand in developing their brands, by putting them face-to-face with potential clients and other designers. Its second aim, to provide accessible public space, is dovetailing neatly with the first. The Night Market is running on selected weekends through to July, bringing food, live music and local arts and crafts to the area.