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MANAGING DIRECTOR’S STATEMENT
Ir WAI Chi-sing, GBS, JP, FHKEng
Embracing Digital Technology, Breaking Down Boundaries and Opening Up Unlimited Opportunities
for Sustainable Urban Renewal
June 2021 marked the fifth year of my becoming Managing Director of the URA. When I took stock of the URA’s urban renewal work in 2016 at the time of its 15th anniversary, I was impressed by the extensive achievements it had made during those years in fulfilling its mandate of urban renewal – not only in addressing the problem of urban decay, but also in enhancing the built environment of old districts, improving the living quality of residents, promoting building repair and maintenance, and preserving local characteristics. As the URA prepares to embark upon its third decade of urban regeneration work, our team has devised a blueprint for sustainable development which involves building on the existing strategies and implementation model for urban renewal, while proactively adopting a mindset of embracing innovative and digital technologies to strengthen our efficiency and effectiveness.
To this end, we have conducted a comprehensive review of our work in five core areas covering strategy formulation, district-based planning, project execution, technology applications and staff training, with the aim of formulating a forward- looking work plan while actively applying smart technologies and data analysis in all possible areas, creating wider opportunities for achieving sustainable urban renewal.
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