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City One

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City One Shatin
Company typePrivate housing estate
IndustryReal estate, property development
Founded1981
FounderNew World Development, Henderson Land Development, Sun Hung Kai Properties, Cheung Kong Holdings
Headquarters
Sha Tin, New Territories
,
Hong Kong
Area served
Sha Tin District, Hong Kong
ProductsResidential apartments
ParentHenderson Land Development (project management)

City One Shatin () stands as a prominent residential complex situated in Sha Tin, New Territories, Hong Kong, encompassing an area of approximately . Its name derives from its location on Lot 1, Shatin Town. It holds the distinction of being the largest private housing estate within Sha Tin District, featuring 52 residential towers with a total of 10,642 units. Each structure rises around 30 stories and offers apartments ranging between and , designed to accommodate a wide variety of living preferences. The population recorded in the estate's census district was 24,758.

History

The establishment of City One was a significant government-led effort aimed at developing Sha Tin New Town beginning in 1979. This initiative involved reclaiming about of land from former sites such as Yuen Chau Kok and Tide Cove. The development was realized through a collaboration among top real estate companies: New World Development, Henderson Land Development, Sun Hung Kai Properties, and Cheung Kong Holdings during the 1980s.

Construction

City One's construction unfolded over seven distinct phases:

  • Phase One – Blocks 1 to 14 (August 1981)
  • Phase Two – Blocks 15 to 23 (June 1982)
  • Phase Three – Blocks 29 to 33 (September 1983)
  • Phase Four – Blocks 37 to 45 (June 1985)
  • Phase Five – Blocks 27 to 28 & 46 to 52 (November 1985)
  • Phase Six – Blocks 24 to 26 (September 1986)
  • Phase Seven – Blocks 34 to 36 (January 1988)

This project was primarily managed by Henderson Land Development Company Limited in partnership with other leading property developers.

Demographics

Data from the 2011 Population Census indicated that City One housed a population of 24,758 residents, comprising 44.2% males and predominantly (93.8%) ethnic Chinese. Cantonese was the main language spoken by over 93.6% of inhabitants, while English speakers accounted for approximately 2.9%. Among language groups, Mandarin and other Chinese dialects were spoken by about 2.2%, mainly by international students from China and recent immigrants from the mainland, making it the third most common language after English, which is an official language. The community is notably well-educated, with more than 42% holding academic degrees, diplomas, or vocational certificates. Employment sectors were led by associate professionals (28%), followed by managerial and administrative roles (17.9%), and clerical support positions (16.2%). The median household income per month stood at HK$32,000, surpassing the overall Hong Kong median of HK$20,700.

By the time of the 2016 by-census, the population had slightly grown to 25,524 residents.

Amenities

Sports and Recreation

Residents at City One benefit from a wide array of sports amenities including a standard swimming pool, basketball courts, tennis courts, squash courts, table tennis facilities, and playgrounds situated on podium levels within newer sections. A jogging path runs adjacent to the nearby Shing Mun River. Additional leisure space is provided by a rooftop garden atop Fortune City One. The shopping arcade encircles an open public plaza frequently used for community events. Furthermore, a private library managed by the estate’s management committee offers lending services exclusively for residents. A community centre operated by the Hong Kong PHAB Association is located near block 35.

Shopping

Retail needs within City One are served by two shopping complexes: Fortune City One and Fortune City One Plus (previously known as City One Plaza and Ngan Shing Commercial Centre). These shopping arcades accommodate various local enterprises including home appliance outlets, general merchandise stores, bookstores, jewelers, beauty parlors, optical shops, boutiques, liquor stores, confectionery shops, alongside several major chain retailers. The estate also features a central post office providing mail and bill payment services.

Initially designed with three malls in mind, developers later adjusted plans to incorporate only two shopping centres; the land intended for the third mall was repurposed for a wet market topped by three residential towers. This wet market underwent renovation in 2013 and now hosts vendors such as Chinese and Asian grocers, butchers, florists, greengrocers, and general merchandise shops.

Dining

Culinary options range from casual local establishments like Kam Wo Court serving traditional Hong Kong-style dishes to well-known fast-food franchises including McDonald's, Café de Coral, Fairwood, Yoshinoya, and KFC that operate extended hours. Family-friendly Cantonese restaurants such as Fook Choi Restaurant and Glorious Chinese Restaurant cater to festive gatherings and banquets. Coffee shops like Starbucks and La Kaffa provide relaxed environments for both residents and students. Bakeries including Norika, Maxim's, and A1 offer freshly baked breakfast items daily.

Health and education

Adjacent to the estate are the Prince of Wales Hospital and Yuen Chau Kok Clinic, with private medical practitioners and general doctors available at the two shopping centres for non-emergency medical needs.

Educational facilities in close proximity consist of two kindergartens, two primary schools, and three secondary schools:

Pre-schools
  • Catiline Anglo-Chinese Kindergarten
  • City One Anglo-Chinese Kindergarten
Primary Schools
  • Baptist Lui Ming Choi Primary School
  • Dr. Catherine F. Woo Memorial School
Secondary Schools

Politics

The City One area is split between two constituencies within the Sha Tin District Council: City One (R04), with Wong Ka Wing as its representative, and Yue Shing (R05), represented by Leung Ka Fai. For the Legislative Council elections, City One is part of the New Territories East constituency.

2011 District Council Election, City One
Candidate Party Affiliation Vote (%)
WONG Ka-wing New People's Party Pro-Beijing 65.92%
TONG Ka Wah Ronny Civic Party Pan-democracy 34.08%
2011 District Council Election, Yue Shing
Candidate Party Affiliation Vote (%)
LEUNG Ka-fai Civil Force Pro-Beijing 67.33%
CHIN Wai-kin (Justin) Civic Party Pan-democracy 20.38%
LAU Tai-sang Democratic Party Pan-democracy 12.29%

Refer also to District councils of Hong Kong and Legislative Council of Hong Kong.

Education

City One Shatin falls within Primary One Admission (POA) School Net 91, which comprises several aided schools supported by government funding; however, there are no government-run schools included in this network.

Churches

Founded in 1984 under the auspices of the Baptist Convention of Hong Kong, City One Baptist Church (COBC) stands as the largest Christian community in City One, catering to all age groups with services conducted in both Cantonese and English. The majority of their meetings take place at Baptist Lui Ming Choi Primary School and Citymark Plaza located in Siu Lek Yuen. Additional local congregations include a Chinese Rhenish Church fellowship and International Fellowship North, an English-language church situated in Citimark Building. The Kowloon Pentecostal Church Shatin Chapel holds its Sunday worship at Pentecostal Lam Hon Kwong School.

Transportation

Buses

The bus terminal at City One accommodates routes 61R and 88R operated by Citybus, offering direct transit to Kowloon and the central business districts of Hong Kong Island. Frequent services by Kowloon Motor Bus connect City One with Kowloon, Hong Kong Island, and northern parts of the New Territories. The express Long Win Bus route A41 provides a direct link to Hong Kong International Airport. Green public light buses serve nearby locations such as Fo Tan, Ma On Shan, and Tai Wai, while red public light buses operate late-night routes to and from Mong Kok.

Trains

Situated in the southern portion of the estate, City One station is on the Tuen Ma line, enabling convenient travel between Wu Kai Sha station and Tuen Mun station.

Taxis

Red urban taxis operating within Sha Tin District provide easy access to City One.

Driving

The estate benefits from close access to major roadways including the Sha Tin Road freeway and nearby Tate's Cairn Highway. Key routes connecting to Kowloon encompass the Lion Rock Tunnel, Tsing Sha Highway, and Tai Po Road. The Shing Mun Tunnel facilitates travel toward northwestern New Territories and Tsuen Wan.

Since the inauguration of the Tolo Highway in 1985, a comprehensive highway system has linked Sha Tin with northern New Territories areas such as Tai Po, complemented by Sai Sha Road providing access to Sai Kung Town since 1988.

Under typical traffic conditions, urban areas in Kowloon can be reached within approximately 20 minutes, while Central on Hong Kong Island is accessible within about 35 minutes.

See also

External links

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