Urbanie & Urbanus

Issue 2019 May

First Issue

https://www.doi.org/10.55412/01.04

Issue 1, P.32 - P.42

How Does The Spatial And Built Form Characteristics Of Hong Kong Inform Its Walkability

Dr. Hee Sun (Sunny) Choi

BA MA PhD, Adjunct Assistant Professor,
MDes (Urban Environments Design), School of Design,
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University,
Director at Choi-Comer Asia Architecture and Urban Design
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