Hong Kong Story Map

Hong Kong is a vibrant metropolis located on the southern coast of China, east of the Pearl River Estuary, across the sea from Macau to the west, adjacent to Shenzhen to the north, and south of Zhuhai Wanshan Islands. The area includes Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, the New Territories, and 262 surrounding islands, with the land area of ​​1113.76 square thousand meters, the sea area is 1641.21 square kilometers, and a total area is 2754.97 square kilometers. As of the end of 2023, the total population is 7.5031 million, making it one of the most densely populated areas in the world. Hong Kong is also renowned for its bustling economy, diverse population, and significant role as a global financial hub.

If you are new to ArcGIS map, here are some hints for playing with the map below. For example, in "Map 1-1" you can click any color parts on the map, and get the name of each district and total square meters for the area you choose. Also, you can see the control meum at the top right and bottom right, the "Expand Button" will expand the map for the full screen of your browser, if you want to exit the full-screen mode, the “Minimize Button” is also at the top right! Next, the "Home Button" will take you back to Hong Kong for this project. Last, the most familiar buttons "Zoom In" and "Zoom Out" can zoom in and out as you know!

For example, if you click the Top One - "Pink" area you will get the result: "name: NORTH, 名稱: 北區, Area (m2): 161,918,446.79". It is easy, right? Click more areas, and explore 18 districts in Hong Kong on your own!

Order from top left to right:

Pink: NORTH(北區), Yellow: YUEN LONG(元朗區), Dark Blue: TAI PO(大埔區), Light Purple: TUEN MUN(屯門區), Fuchsia: TSUEN WAN(荃灣區), Teal: SHA TIN(沙田區), Brown: SAI KUNG(西貢區), Blue: KWAI TSING(葵青區), Blue: SHAM SHUI PO(深水埗區), Orange: YAU TSIM MONG(油尖旺區), Purple: KOWLOON CITY(九龍城區), Purple: WONG TAI SIN(黃大仙區), Green: KWUN TONG(觀塘區), Gray: ISLANDS(離島區), Red: CENTRAL & WESTERN(中西區), Light Green: WAN CHAI(灣仔區), Blue: EASTERN(東區), Pink: SOUTHERN(南區).

In this section, we present a detailed analysis of socio-economic factors across Hong Kong's 18 districts, using various GIS layers to visualize and interpret the data. This is focus on understanding the distribution of household sizes and census statistics to identify patterns and correlations.

For the map below, you can click the map once, then you can interact with the map. Next, all the control buttons are on the top left, and you might already first three buttons which are the "Home Button", "Zoom In" and "Zoom Out".

So, I will explain the "Chain Button" for you, you can see the "Chain Button" is located on both maps. This function will help you synchronize the map but shows a bit different on the left and right. You may see the button looks like two "magnets" on the right, and connected "chains" on the left map. Then, when you drag, zoom in or out, and click any areas on the left map, it will do the same thing to the right map!

Last, if you want to use the right map as the main control map, you can click the "Chain Button", then you will see the "chain" become "magnets", and you are good to play with it! By the way, if you want to disconnect all the maps just click the "Chain/Magnet Button".

(Notice: This "Map 2-1" is set to link the left map as the main map.)

This layer visualizes the distribution of household sizes across the 18 districts of Hong Kong. By clicking areas in this data, you can gain insights into the living arrangements and socio-economic conditions prevalent in different areas.

Green: The concentration of large households is low Yellow/Orange: Medium concentration of large households Red: The concentration of large households is high

Urban districts like 'Central and Western' and 'Sham Shui Po' tend to have smaller household sizes, reflecting a higher cost of living and smaller residential units. In contrast, suburban and rural districts like the area in New Territroies North 'Yuen Long' and 'Kwun Tong' area show larger household sizes, possibly due to more affordable housing and traditional family structures.

This layer visualizes population data across the district council constituency areas in Hong Kong based on the 2021 census. The color gradient from green to red indicates varying population densities, with green representing lower population densities and red representing higher population densities.

Green: Lower population density Yellow: Low to medium population density Orange: Medium population density Red: Higher population density

The data shows clear differences between urban, suburban and rural areas. Urban areas such as west of the New Territories - 'Yuen Long' and 'Tuen Mun' have the highest population densities, indicating crowded living conditions and potentially higher demand for public infrastructure and services. In contrast, more rural or suburban areas, such as if you look the south coast the 'South' and 'Central West', have lower population densities, suggesting more spacious living conditions and potentially less pressure on infrastructure.

By comparing these two levels, we can derive meaningful insights into how household size is associated with population density and other socioeconomic factors. For example, areas with higher population density and smaller household sizes may be more urbanized, have more single-person households, or have smaller household sizes. Conversely, areas with larger household sizes and lower population densities may indicate more suburban or rural areas with traditional family structures.

The map identifies areas with significantly higher or lower population density, providing insights into the spatial patterns and socio-economic conditions of different areas. The analysis uses statistical significance to identify hot spots (areas of high population density) and cold spots (areas of low population density).

Now, you can see the result of the hot/cold spot analysis, I recommend clicking the "Chian Button" for the MIDDLE MAP as the MAIN MAP, so that when you choose any areas at the MIDDLE MAP you can get the data from the left, and the name of the district from the right AT THE SAME TIME!

For High-Density Areas: Infrastructure Development: Strengthen the construction of public infrastructure such as transportation, medical care, and education to meet the needs of the high population. Housing Policies: Implement policies to increase affordable housing and manage urban sprawl. Public Services: Ensure adequate public services to improve living conditions and manage overcrowding.

For Low-Density Areas: Connectivity: Improve connectivity to urban centers to provide residents with better access to services and opportunities. Economic Opportunities: Encourage economic activities that exploit these areas' nature and culture.

For Moderate Areas: Balanced Growth: Encourage balanced growth strategies supporting residential and commercial development. Infrastructure Investment: Invest in infrastructure that supports sustainable development.

Hot/cold spot analysis highlights significant differences in population density across districts in Hong Kong. Densely populated areas require targeted policy intervention to address overcrowding and improve living conditions. Low-density areas provide opportunities for sustainable development and conservation. Medium-density areas require a balanced growth strategy that maintains their character while accommodating future development.

After we have a little bit of thoughts about the census structure of Hong Kong, and now let me take you there! Imagine, if you are studying abroad in Hong Kong at any Higher Education Institutes, and you want to go to any big shopping centers on the weekend, and now this map with guide you to any big shopping centers near your university!

This visualization allows you to explore the proximity of entertainment and retail options to various universities. Students and other viewers can use this map to assess how accessible amenities and entertainment venues are to university campuses, offering insights into the vibrancy and convenience of student life in different areas of Hong Kong.

In this map you can see the "Swipe Button" in the middle, you can click and hold to the left and right freely! By swiping left and right, you can find all the Higher Education Institutes and Shopping Centers that are recorded by the project.

By looking at this map, you can get a better idea of ​​how the distribution of colleges aligns with the availability of nearby shopping malls, which are often major hubs for students to eat, shop, and socialize.

In this section, we are going to seek the university you choose and the closest way to the big shopping center! That is it, is simple!

Here is a demo that will guide you to see how to find the closest shopping centers from the university you choose.

(Notice: You can play this sample demo at the play meum which is located at the top right. You can see some introduction text at the bottom right!)

Slide 1: These are all the universities located in Hong Kong. Slide 2: Let's say, for example, you choose this University! Slide 3: This is 500 meters from this university. Slide 4: Here are some bus stations near this university. Slide 5-9: Now let's get the directions to the closest shopping center! Slide 10: You Arrive!!! Slide 11-12: This is this map's function, explore your favorite university and shopping centers! Now, it is time for you to play on your own! You can follow the instructions below to give you some idea or you can just explore yourself!

There are four maps below, The first (Top Left) Map: You can find out 500 meters around the University, it will help you to locate the nearby bus stations within 500m, hopefully walking 500m is not a lot for you! The Second (Top Right) Map: You can find out 500 meters around the Shopping Center, it will help you to locate the nearby bus stations within 500m, so that you can get back to your university, and again hopefully walking 500m is not too much for you! The Third (Botton Left) Map: You can check your University and Shopping Center. The Fourth (Botton Right): You can find out your favorite University the closest Shopping Center by clicking the Purple Line. (Like the result shows below, you can get the Minimum Travel Distance 6.01km).

(Notice: You can link the 4th Map (Bottom Right) as the main map makes it more convincing for you!)

This analysis underscores the varying levels of accessibility to shopping centers for students across Hong Kong's universities. The results of this "Find Closest" analysis provide a clear visual representation of how well-connected Hong Kong's universities are to key entertainment and retail hubs, contributing to a better understanding of the spatial dynamics affecting student life in different regions.

This project explores the spatial relationship between Higher Education Institutions and entertainment options across Hong Kong, with a focus on the accessibility of shopping centers for university students. By leveraging geographic information system (GIS) tools in ArcGIS Online, and analyzed various socio-economic factors and spatial patterns to provide insights into the University student experience in different regions of Hong Kong.