Page 20 - Urban Renewal Authority 2023-24 Annual Report

MAJOR EVENTS OF THE YEAR

APR

To strengthen and retain the cultural
characteristics of Kowloon City, URA
supported the organisation of the Songkran
Festival celebration after a three-year
suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A
team of URA staff volunteers assisted in the
logistics arrangement of the celebration
activities, which was highly appreciated by the
local and Thai community.

MAY

Enlivened as a hotspot and playground
for all, Central Market won the Sustainable
Development Award and Grand Award in
the Hong Kong Building (Renovation/
Revitalisation) category of the Quality
Building Award 2022, for its outstanding
performance in preserving the heritage
building with sustainable, innovative and
green design.

JUN

To offer continuous assistance to businesses during the post-pandemic economic
recovery period, the URA extended the special rent relief measures for its domestic and
commercial tenants until September 2023. Since April 2020, the cumulative amount of
rent concessions has reached around HK$267 million, benefitting approximately 1,100
residential and commercial tenants from different sectors.

JUL

The Building Rehabilitation Resource Centre
was opened to offer the public an innovative
and engaging experience with its multimedia
display of building rehabilitation information.
The centre also offers online video consultation
and application services for the public to apply
for various subsidy schemes with ease.

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