A few very random images of paved, landscaped interior spaces in central Hong Kong. Visiting these on a Sunday afternoon reveals that at least at some times of the week they are very well frequented, and the sectioning off of different areas (this seems natural, as the topography is very uneven) allows different groups to use different sections. On the Sunday some elderly people were exercising, a family (?) group were sitting around a laptop, a group of women were sharing what might have been a picnic. These spaces are full of seating, play equipment (for young and old), tables and so on; they're well-maintained too.
Obviously Hong Kong could not be more different from the lower-density urban areas that have been canvassed generally in this blog. This is a city where most people don't have a backyard (though an interesting phenomenon is revealed from having a 22nd floor hotel room - the prevalence of roof gardens). In any case, space is a premium here and the 'sitting out parks' - the name says it all - clearly provide a valuable service.
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