Since the year 2000, professional, community and concerned citizen groups have advocated for a more liveable Central Business District through the pedestrianisation of Des Voeux Road Central.
Through the years, more than HK$10m has been spent on research, trials, community engagement and education in an effort to change Hong Kong’s current urban planning model so that our city values people over cars.
In 2017, Walk DVRC Ltd. was formally formed as an NGO to promote walkability and a less-polluted, more inclusive city through placemaking activities. Walk DVRC makes presentations, conducts workshops and charrettes, organizes events and holds competitions to inform, collaborate and partner with the public. The goal of these engagements is to showcase the real benefits of pedestrianized and connected streets.