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The URA continues to bring our love and care to the residents in the old districts through a series of programmes under the Community Service Partnership Scheme (CSPS). Partnering with local universities and NGOs, activities organised under CSPS included making bespoke furniture for families living in sub-divided units to improve their living conditions and study environment.
A family living in a sub-divided unit in old district (below) expresses their gratitude for the bespoke writing desk with drawer and shelf bestowed upon by the CSPS volunteers (above).
Educating the Community
The URA seeks to enhance the general public’s understanding of different facets of urban renewal through its educational facilities. In 2021/22, the Urban Renewal Exploration Centre collaborated with the Eastern District Office, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, the Vocational Training Council and the Planning Department to promote urban renewal works to tertiary and secondary students, as well as professionals from various sectors, with tailored itineraries and contents. Around 2,700 visitors were recorded during the year. Meanwhile, the Urban Renewal Resource Centre served around 26,000 members of the public through briefings, meetings, community activities, mediation and enquiry handling services on matters relating to building repair and maintenance. In addition, guided tours were arranged to the URA’s preservation and revitalisation projects including Central Market and 618 Shanghai Street to raise public understanding of the URA’s work in the upkeep and rejuvenation of historical buildings.
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