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17 HIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEAR • The commercial portion of the Tung Chau Street/Kweilin Street Demand-led development project will be designated for the Sham Shui Po Design and Fashion Project to support the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau’s initiative to nurture design and fashion talents and turn the district into a design and fashion landmark. Invitation of expression of interest is issued in March. Joins hands with Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education of the Vocational Training Council to co-organise the debut “URA/IVE Innovative Design Competition 2018”, which attracts nearly 50 submissions from tertiary students. With the theme of “innovative ideas for old districts”, the competition encourages young people to utilise their knowledge and creativity to put together a design concept or tool to enhance the living quality of elderly in old districts. • To complete the cluster under the district-based approach, the Wing Kwong Street/Sung On Street development project (KC-014) in Kowloon City is commenced to broaden the planning and social benefits through further enhancing the local road network and pedestrian environment with the adjourning 5 projects. • The Chief Executive invites URA to assign the Ma Tau Wai Road/Chun Tin Street redevelopment project as a “Starter Homes” Pilot Project as part of the Government’s new housing initiatives. • Announces the preliminary findings of the Archaeological Impact Assessment of the Nga Tsin Wai Village Project as further archaeological investigation and excavation continue on site by independent archaeological experts to assess the overall heritage value of the site. JUN 2018 06 MAY 2018 05 APR 2018 04 • New arrangement for publishing information on joint venture development tender results is approved to increase transparency in response to similar Government’s initiative. MAR 2018 03 Two redevelopment projects targeting to improve the built environment and accessibility through re-planning and rationalising land use of the sites commence with Queen’s Road West/In Ku Lane development scheme in the Central and Western District and Oak Street/Ivy Street development project in Tai Kok Tsui. • Holds 10 mass briefing sessions to introduce the Operation Building Bright 2.0 and the Fire Safety Improvement Works Subsidy Scheme to property owners and encourage them to make necessary preparation ahead of the launch of the two schemes in mid-2018.