The Land Transport Authority (LTA) engaged with the local community through press releases, discussions and community events. Taking into account the feedback received, the LTA implemented measures such as shifting worksite hoarding aside to maximise walking space, working with artists to paint the worksite panels, minimising the worksite space at Pagoda Street and renovating the Garden Bridge to allow its integration with the station. In addition, the LTA added a temporary taxi stand at Upper Cross Street to serve the retail development of Chinatown Point. They also built a temporary pedestrian staircase from the shops along New Bridge Road to the Garden Bridge.