Urban Renewal Authority 2018-19 Annual Report

65 CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY Care about People We care about people, in particular those who are affected by our urban renewal projects. This group of stakeholders include domestic property owners and tenants, shop and business operators, as well as kids, students, workers and visitors within the neighbourhood of our projects. Just as those affected by the URA’s work and the community at large are our key stakeholders, so too are our staff members. Our Next Generation In view of several redevelopment projects being launched in the To Kwa Wan (TKW) area, the URA formed its first-ever “oUR Amazing Kid Band” for the local community in 2018/19, aiming at strengthening the social network for participating kids and their families through regular training lessons, performances and other activities. A total of 30 underprivileged children residing and/or studying in TKW, who had no prior music training, were invited to join the band and enjoy free music lessons through a full sponsorship from the URA. Four performances were arranged during the year. Positive feedback was received from the participants who enjoyed the training and performances as well as the friendships they established through the programme. Inspiring Youth The URA needs the concerted efforts of the society to tackle urban decay in a sustainable manner. Through collaboration and partnership programmes with various organisations, we have reached out to the community and schools to introduce the URA’s work and the significance of urban renewal to youngsters and the general public. “oUR Amazing Kid Band” serves to strengthen the social network of participating kids and their parents who live in the URA project area. Winning piece of the Innovative Design Competition on display for public viewing.