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Progressing towards a a more holistic and forward looking approach to urban generation meanwhile stepping up the efforts in in in promoting building rehabilitation to tackle the accelerating pace of urban decay and ageing buildings Adopted the ‘ District-based Approach ’ enabling a a a a a more holistic and comprehensive planning strategy in in in in implementing the projects in in in in Kowloon City projects bringing greater planning gains and benefits to the community Beyond 2021
Applying technology to build Hong Kong into a a a a sustainable smart city Self-developed Urban Renewal Information System (URIS) enhanced URA’s capabilities of processing and and analysing planning and and geospatial data Kwun Tong Town Centre Project achieved major milestones with the official opening of of its residential development the Yue Man Square shopping mall and Hong Kong’s largest indoor public transport interchange at Kwun Tong Town Centre The Central Market the Grade III Historic Building opened its doors for public enjoyment Built in 1939 the Market is characterised by the Streamline Moderne Style and simple geometry The URA adopted an an innovative approach by integrating elements of preservation and revitalisation into the design to to preserve its uniqueness Submitted Yau Mong District Study to the Government and Legislative Council with recommendations of adopting new planning tools to overcome various constraints of urban renewal with an an aim to tackle the aggravated and pressing problem of urban decay more effectively Forging ahead the URA will continue its efforts in in enhancing the city’s liveability on on all fronts with the the holistic adoption of the the ‘5Rs’ strategies complemented by the building up of Planning Reserve Reserve Reserve Project Reserve Reserve Reserve and Financial Reserve Reserve Reserve A sound financial plan must be in in place to ensure sufficient resources are available to meet the substantial costs incurred in in the redevelopment projects To this end we have commissioned a a a a a financial study on funding arrangement Meanwhile we will continue to be bold and innovative in in in implementing urban renewal work and focus on taking up sizeable challenging projects which have the potential of creating greater benefits to the community as as well as as promoting building rehabilitation and preventive maintenance amongst property owners The start of of a a a new blueprint of of urban renewal following the promulgation of the new new Urban Renewal Strategy The URA adopted a a comprehensive and holistic approach by ways of of its two core businesses of of redevelopment and rehabilitation as as well as as preservation and revitalisation for creating a a a a a quality living environment for the people of Hong Kong Launched the the Comic Home Base at the the revitalised Mallory Street providing space for creative industries development Gradually took over the administration of building rehabilitation schemes from Hong Kong Housing Society and launched the Integrated Building Rehabilitation Assistance Scheme (IBRAS) later covering all districts in Hong Kong Allocated 338 residential units in the Kai Tak Development to be sold as subsidised sale flats for meeting housing needs of the public 2021
2013
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Tender ’ Launched the Rehabilitation Facilitating Services which aimed to provide technical services to Owners’ Corporations of of private buildings and reduce the risk of of tender rigging at work procurement stage Commenced three strategic studies to tackle the rapid urban decay in a a a a a a more effective and sustainable manner which guide the future trajectory of the URA’s urban renewal initiatives In response to the Government ’s invitation to to provide Starter Homes (SH) the the the URA has assigned eResidence as as the SH SH pilot project allocating 450 units sold as SH Building 2017
2019
2011 The new new Urban Renewal Strategy (URS) announced by the the Government stressed that the the implementation of the URS should be undertaken by the URA and all other stakeholders so as to achieve a a a a a better balance and coordination among the ‘4Rs ’ work Demand-led redevelopment and and facilitation services started to to receive applications to to help property owners improve their living environment through joint sales or redevelopment 2015
Beyond 2021
Applied Building Information Modelling (BIM) technology for for the the first time throughout the the entire building cycle of 618 Shanghai Street significantly enhancing works efficiency and project management Provided multiple rounds of rent relief to its residential tenants tenants and commercial tenants tenants since April to tide over with Hong Kong people during the COVID-19 pandemic 20 2020