Urban Renewal Authority 2018-19 Annual Report

30 HIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEAR Received more than 20,000 valid applications for the eResidence “Starter Homes” (SH) Pilot Project, which comprised of 450 SH units, reflecting an overwhelming response. To enhance the vibrancy of Tung Yan Street Interim Hawker Bazaar (IHB) in Kwun Tong, a two-week promotion campaign was organised in collaboration with New Life Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association and IHB hawkers in creating a range of handmade gifts for the Chinese New Year. 11 Collaborated with local community groups to launch a “Home Repair Services Community Programme” since June 2018, providing free repair services to a total of over 100 grassroot families and elderly people living in Kowloon City to improve their living conditions. In view of the positive feedback from the assisted residents, the URA launched a second round of the programme starting November 2018. The service was also expanded to Sham Shui Po. 12 Unveiled the projection art mapping entitled Snowing Market Light Show@CONET* on the façade of the Central Market, with multimedia displays of the architectural features of the Central Market and Hong Kong cityscape. Complemented by snowfall projections within the 24-hour public passageway, the Light Show brought a sense of festivity to town during holidays. * CONET stands for Community, Open space and NETwork. 01 An appreciation ceremony was organised to commend the participating volunteers of Community Service Partnership Scheme (CSPS) for 660 hours of voluntary service during the year. Partnering with tertiary institutions and social service organisations, a series of volunteer programme under the theme of environmental protection and sustainable development was completed last year, benefitting the physical and mental well-being of the underprivileged families. 2019