Page 26 - URA Annual Report 2021-22

2015
2011
The start of a new blueprint of urban renewal following the promulgation of the new Urban Renewal Strategy. The URA adopted a comprehensive and holistic approach by ways of its two core businesses of redevelopment and rehabilitation, as well as preservation and revitalisation, for creating a quality living environment for the people of Hong Kong.
2013
Launched the Comic Home Base at 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.
2011
The new Urban Renewal Strategy (URS) announced by the Government, stressed that the implementation of the URS should be undertaken by the URA and all other stakeholders so as to achieve a better balance and coordination among the ‘4Rs’ work.
Demand-led redevelopment and facilitation services started to receive applications to help property owners improve their living environment through joint sales or redevelopment.
2015