URS Review Partnering Organization Programme Phase 2 Activities Overview
| Name of Organization | Hong Kong Management Association K S Lo College |
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| Project Name | How much do you know about '4R' in Hong Kong? |
| Programme Details | Organised learning activities including workshops, case study, field trip, web design contest, sharing session and exhibition to foster the understanding of sustainability concept among students. Students would also have a better understanding towards the work in redevelopment, rehabilitation, revitalization and preservation. |
| Implementation Schedule | September - December 2009 |
| Report | Report (Chinese Only) |
| Name of Organization | Office of District Council member Mr Lam Ho-yeung |
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| Project Name | 本土特色文化 - <大牌檔>存廢問題研討會(Chinese Only) |
| Programme Details | Aimed to examine the stakeholders' standpoint towards preservation and revitalization. A survey was conducted to collect their views on the 4R strategy. The survey focused on “Tai Pai Dong” and collected the opinion of Kowloon West residents. A comparative study focusing on Shek Kip Mei Street and Yiu Tung Estate was conducted to collect opinion from residents and patronages. Then a seminar on preserving “Tai Pai Dong” was organised. |
| Implementation Schedule | September - December 2009 |
| Report | Report (Chinese Only) |
| Name of Organization | SKH Leung Kwai Yee Secondary School |
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| Project Name | Urban Renewal Equity Studies – Kwun Tong and Tsuen Wan |
| Programme Details | Project-based learning activities were organised in two secondary schools in Kwun Tong and Tsuen Wan to promote opinion exchange and experience sharing among students. The urban renewal experience in Tsuen Wan would act as reference for the Kwun Tong students who would explore the district positioning. Workshops were organised to equip students with a basic knowledge in urban renewal. Students then conducted field trips and did presentations to compete for “the Most Substantial Presentation” and “the Most Creative Presentation” Awards. A photographic competition and exhibition was then organised, and followed by a prize presentation . |
| Implementation Schedule | October - December 2009 |
| Report | Report (Chinese Only) |
| Name of Organization | Office of District Council member Ms Siu Yuen-sheung |
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| Project Name | 慶祝國慶暨市區重建歡樂茶座(Chinese only) |
| Programme Details | A district forum was held for residents to know more about urban renewal and enable them to take part in the Urban Renewal Strategy Review. |
| Implementation Schedule | 18 September 2009 |
| Report | Report (Chinese Only) |
| Name of Organization | Ling Liang Church E Wun Secondary School |
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| Project Name | 從灣仔文化保育看香港市區重建策略 (Chinese only) |
| Programme Details | 80 F.4 students attended a half-day field trip (guided tour with discussion) organised by a NGO in two groups. These students were then act as leaders to bring other school students out to attend the URS Review public engagement activities such as public forums and road shows to express their opinion. |
| Implementation Schedule | 10 October 2009 |
| Report | Report (Chinese Only) |
| Name of Organization | Division of Building Science and Technology, City University of Hong Kong |
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| Project Name | 雙主題活動 (Chinese only) |
| Programme Details | Organised two sessions of luncheon seminar cum field trip to Aberdeen, the University of Hong Kong, Kwun Tong and To Kwa Wan. Participants produced study reports on culture and history of the heritage and the buildings. A brochure with observation and standpoint would then be produced to become an important reference material for concerned parties. |
| Implementation Schedule | 10 October 2009 and 23 January 2010 |
| Report | Report (Chinese Only) |
| Name of Organization | Leadership 21, the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups* |
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| Project Name | The Twelfth “Youth in Legco: Basic Certificate Course for Youth Community Leaders” |
| Programme Details | A series of training were provided for the participants to learn about public policy, as well as the function and the system in Legislative Council. Participants were trained to discuss and comment on urban renewal in different perspective with constructive deliberation. Legislative Council members were invited as guest speakers to enlighten the participants with their experience in monitoring the work of the Government. |
| Implementation Schedule | October - December 2009 |
| Report | Report (Chinese Only) |
| Name of Organization | Heung To Middle School |
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| Project Name | 深水埗舊區攝影展及社會調查 (Chinese only) |
| Programme Details | A preparatory workshop on photography was first organised to equip students with the necessary skills. Participants submited their photos focusing on the historical buildings and humanities of Sham Shui Po. Exhibition with URS Review session was then organised for students to express their viewpoint in urban renewal. Experience sharing session who held to enhance students' participation. |
| Implementation Schedule | October - December 2009 |
| Report | Report (Chinese Only) |
| Name of Organization | Roundtable Community Ltd* |
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| Project Name | 香港市區重建 – 攝影考察計劃 (針孔城市) (Chinese only) |
| Programme Details | Aimed to encourage students to explore the different aspects of Hong Kong renewal areas. The programme consisted of photo-journalist learning sessions and field trips. Academics and local residents were invited to share their knowledge and experience with the participants, then submitted their work for comments. All submissions formed the content of an urban renewal blog which became reference materials for urban renewal. |
| Implementation Schedule | 5, 12 & 19 November 2009 |
| Report | Report (Chinese Only) |
| Name of Organization | Methodist Centre |
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| Project Name | “Urban Renewal Strategy” Wan Chai District Forum |
| Programme Details | Collaborated with the Wanchai District Council, a district forum was held to let residents learn about and discuss Urban Renewal Strategy Review. |
| Implementation Schedule | 7 November 2009 |
| Report | Report (Chinese Only) |
| Name of Organization | Professional Commons |
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| Project Name | Beyond the "Public-led" "Metro-based" "Redevelopment" Model Forum(Poster) |
| Programme Details | A seminar was organised to foster thematic discussions among the organisation members and the public on Urban Renewal Strategy Review. Facebook was used as one of the promotional channels to reach a wider spectrum of the organisation members and the public. |
| Implementation Schedule | 29 August 2009 |
| Report | Report (Chinese Only) |
| Name of Organization | 30s Group |
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| Project Name | Urban Renewal Strategy Review |
| Programme Details | The analysis of viewpoints on Urban Renewal Strategy Review was started with a questionnaire to engage the organisation's members for their viewpoints. Then a seminar was organised to facilitate in-depth discussion and gain professional insight, knowledge and experience from the members, with a focus to discuss the “Role of Stakeholders”, “Compensation and Re-housing Policies” and “Public Engagement”. Articles were written on various issues and contributed to newspapers for sharing. |
| Implementation Schedule | 8 September 2009 and 11 January 2010 |
| Report | Report (Chinese Only) |
| Name of Organization | Community Cultural Concern* |
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| Project Name | Studies and review of Urban Renewal in Hong Kong |
| Programme Details | Riding on the workshops organised in the first half of 2009, the organization organized an inspiring discussion to further examine the Urban Renewal Strategy. Exhibition and forum were conducted to promote a better and deeper understanding among members of the public. Comments collected became reference materials for URS Review. |
| Implementation Schedule | 15 November 2009 |
| Report | Report (Chinese Only) |
| Name of Organization | Central District Kai-fong Welfare Association Ltd |
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| Project Name | 「舊區重建．共商齊議」座談會 (Chinese only) (Poster) |
| Programme Details | Started with a questionnaire survey to assess the need of education planning on urban renewal. A series of seminars were conducted to enhance the awareness of urban renewal issues at the university with topics on “the Role of Urban Renewal Authority”, “Urban Renewal Strategy and its Present Situation” and “Western District and Urban Renewal” and “Interview Skills and Methodology”. |
| Implementation Schedule | 26 August 2009 |
| Report | Report (Chinese Only) |
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* Also Partnering Organisation of Phase 1
(Last update: 15 March 2010)