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SEP
2021
Hong Kong Olympians in Tokyo 2022 Olympic Games soaked up the adulation from the enthusiastic public as they celebrated their success at the ‘Sporting Successes, Cheer Up Hongkongers’ event at SPORTS EXPO and ‘Photography and Sculpture Exhibition’ at Yue Man Square.
Two large-scale redevelopment projects in Sham Shui Po, namely Kim Shin Lane/Fuk Wa Street Development Project, and Cheung Wah Street/Cheung Sha Wan Road Development Scheme, were commenced. With a ‘planning-led’ urban renewal model and the utilisation of URIS, the redevelopment potential is further unleashed through restructuring and replanning of the lands, bringing greater planning and social benefits to the community.
OCT
Following the Chief Executive’s endorsement of URA’s district-based approach and recommendations in Yau Mong District Study in 2021 Policy Address, the URA started to adopt the newly proposed planning tools in appropriate projects, and take on new tasks of commencing district studies for the old districts of Tsuen Wan and Sham Shui Po.
NOV
Celebrating its 20th anniversary of establishment, the URA held the commemorative event at its revitalised Central Market with over 100
guests attending.
DEC
The city’s first interactive neon wishing tree brought pizzazz to M7, the rechristened 7 Mallory Street. The 4.5-metres tall tree embodies the story of Wan Chai through interactive audio and visual effects, bringing a new and immersive experience to the visitors.
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