Should developers get extra floor space for adding green features?
Floor space is a commercial matter. It all boils down to money in what is a volatile property market. If we grant extra floor space then we are in essence giving developers money to introduce green features.
The problem is that the government does not have comprehensive guidelines for the implementation of such green features, which could present all sorts of problems.
Our government has several professionals such as architects and planners working for it. They should come up with planning and design guidelines that aim to create a green city.
I would hope the administration would come up with ecological sustainable-development standards for all property developments. While they are at it, maybe officials should also implement mandatory carbon-emission assessments and audits for all construction projects. Maybe then, we shall finally play a meaningful role in combating climate change, instead of just dealing with "wall effects" of developments.
Nigel Lam, Kowloon Tong
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