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618 Shanghai Street (Grade II Historic Buildings) Chairman’s Statement
Since opening in November 2019, 618 Shanghai Street has become a heritage and cultural destination featuring
community, innovation and creativity. All shops were leased to restaurants and retail operators, aiming to
accentuate the unique historical character of the area and the preserved building cluster while serving the needs
of the local community. Cultural activities and a series of market programmes were held to engage the
community. 618 Shanghai Street will continue to support the younger generation in their creative endeavours
and also in the appreciation of local heritage among their peers and social networks. Managing Director’s Statement

With exhibitions, cultural events and workshops taking place at 618 Shanghai Street, the revitalised heritage building has become a popular Operating Review
gathering place for the young generation and families.

Mong Kok Streetscape Improvement Corporate Sustainability
The URA worked with relevant Government departments to enhance the local streetscape, ambience and
attractiveness of five themed streets in Mong Kok, which include sections of Flower Market Road, Tung Choi
Street, Sai Yee Street, Fa Yuen Street and Nelson Street. All improvement works were completed and taken up
by the concerned Government departments in January 2024.

Place-making Initiatives

The URA placed strong efforts in pursuing place-making initiatives in three of its completed projects located
within the same locality in the Central and Western District, namely The Center (H6 CONET), the Peel Street/
Graham Street Project (H18) and Central Market forming a “community triangle” under the “CONET” concept.
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From January to February 2024, more than 80 tenants participated in the “Graham Vibrancy Market”
programme, attracting over 500 participants to join the workshops, busking and closing ceremony with a Management Discussion and Analysis
distribution of 1,600 souvenirs.
At Tung Chau Street/Kweilin Street Project (DL-5), the URA has
provided spaces to set up the Sham Shui Po Fashion and Design Hub
operated by the Hong Kong Design Centre for nurturing young
designers, fashion designers and start-ups, as well as for boosting the
local economy and honouring the district local characteristics. Projects at a Glance

Located at the commercial space of Tung Chau Street/Kweilin Street Project in Sham Shui Po, the Design and Fashion Base aims
to nurture young designers and startups while fostering tourism development to bring vitality to the local economy.

The name “CONET” stands for Community, Open space and NETwork.
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