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Some 20 people provided written comments on the project via comment card. The questions on the comment card and a summary of the public views collected are listed as follows:

Questions on Comment Card

The five questions given on the comments card are:

1. Which aspect(s) of Bridges Street Market do you find the most attractive?
   ID 1Architectural style
   ID 2Historic value
   ID 3Being one of the historic sites on the Central and Western Heritage Trail
   ID 6Others, please specify:_________
2. An interpretation area will be set up at the Bridges Street Market after revitalisation. Please select the item(s) that you wish the area to feature:
   ID 5Evolution of the site from the American Congregational Mission Preaching Hall to the present market
   ID 6Architectural merits of Bridges Street Market
   ID 7Information on the projects of "Conserving Central"
   ID 8Social value of Bridges Street Market through serving the nearby community
   ID 9Information on the development of markets in Hong Kong
   ID 10Others, please specify:_________
3. Bridges Street Market is right in the heart of Central and close to several heritage conservation projects. Together with the art galleries, display galleries, a commercial and entertainment precinct, etc. in the vicinity, it has become an integral part of the vibrant city core of history and culture mix of the east and the west in the Central district. In your opinion, what are the suitable use(s) of the revitalised Bridges Street Market*?
   ID 11Information centre (e.g. heritage resource centre, Central and Western Heritage Trail information centre, "Conservation Central" projects information centre)
   ID 12Recreational and cultural facilities (e.g. rehearsal venue for drama or opera establishments)
   ID 13Exhibition and convention facilities (e.g. photo exhibition of Hong Kong's history, exhibition of Dr Sun Yat-sen's activities)
   ID 14Shops and services (e.g. retail gift shop, visitor information centre)
   ID 15Others, please specify:_________
   
   

   *The future operator is required to allow public access to the revitalised Bridges Street Market regardless of its primary function

4. In your opinion, what measures or activities are necessary for the revitalised Bridges Market to contribute to the "point", "line" and "plane" heritage conservation approach in the neighbourhood?
   ID 16Organise area-based activities that reflect the cultural landscape and conserved heritage of the neighbourhood
   ID 17Display information about "Conserving Central" projects and district-based cultural activities
   ID 18Enhance the existing heritage trails in the area to promote heritage tourism through publications, branding, etc.
   ID 19Others, please specify:_________
5. ID 20Others, please specify:_________

Summary of Public Views Collected

1. Question No.1

   Revitalisation items	Measures for revitalisation	Percentage of support	Other comments
   The most attractive aspect(s) of BSM	Historic value	60%	Nil
   	Architecture style	60%
   	Being one of the historic Sites on the Central and Western Heritage Trail	50%

2. Question No.2

   Revitalisation items	Measures for revitalisation	Percentage of support	Other comments
   Item(s) wish to feature in the interpretation area	Evolution from the American Congregational Mission Preaching Hall to the present market	80%	The revitalisation of BSM should be tightly connected to the neighbourhood
   	Architecture merits	75%
   	Information on the development of markets in HK	45%
   	Information on the projects of "Conserving Central"	45%
   	Social value of BSM through serving the nearby community	40%

3. Question No.3

   Revitalisation items	Measures for revitalisation	Percentage of support	Other comments
   Suitable use(s) of BSM	Exhibition or Convention facilities (e.g. photo exhibition of Hong Kong's history, exhibition of Dr Sun Yat-sen's activities	60%	To organize comprehensive exhibitions To become a district meeting hall Commercial components are inevitable To arrange cultural workshops or art galleries To hold educational activities and exhibitions on a regular basis To establish mini-shops to sell handicraft made by nearby residents To establish printing museum To create a platform for district communication or provide district services
   	Information centres (e.g. heritage resource centre, Central and Western Heritage Trail information centre, "Conservation Central" projects information centre)	55%
   	Recreational and cultural facilities (e.g. rehearsal venue for drama or opera establishments)	40%
   	Shops and services (e.g. retail gift shop, visitor information centre)	30%

4. Question No.4

   Revitalisation items	Measures for revitalisation	Percentage of support	Other comments
   Measures necessary for BSM to contribute to the "point", "line" and "plane" heritage conservation approach in the neighbourhood	Enhance the existing heritage trails to promote heritage tourism through publications, branding, etc	55%	Ways of conservation should meet public aspirations
   	Organise area-based activities that reflect the cultural landscape and heritage conservation	55%
   	Display information about "Conserving Central" projects and district-based cultural activities	40%

5. Question No.5

   Other common views that the respondents expressed are as follow:

   • Nil or low admission fee
   • Vehicular access around BSM should be improved
   • To improve ventilation and avoid installation of air-conditioning system
   • High-class restaurant is not recommended since it cannot benefit the general public
   • To impose conditions for the issues of any liquor licence for the BSM