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PRESERVATION
OPERATING REVIEW

AND REVITALISATION

The URA is committed to preserving and revitalising buildings, sites
and structures with historical, cultural, or architectural values,
particularly when they are located within or adjacent to URA’s project
areas under the Integrated Approach to urban renewal.

In order to support the sustainable development of the
renovated districts, we have implemented place-making

and community making programmes. These initiatives aim
to rejuvenate and bolster the environmental, economic,
and social aspects of the area, while also enhancing the
local characteristics by beautifying streetscapes, including

building façades and pedestrian walkways.

Our efforts to preserve heritage buildings extend beyond simply
maintaining their original structures. In order to breathe new life into
these sites, we repurpose them for new social functions and initiatives
while preserving their historical and cultural elements. This
transformation has successfully
turned these historic sites into
distinct and welcoming gathering
places for everyone.

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