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“Create Your District” Competition 2025 Story Map Training Workshop
Story Map Training Workshop was successfully held from 23 to 25 July at Geospatial Lab HK. Participating students and teachers had a great time learning to create story maps together, and they're now well-prepared for the competition.
We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to Geospatial Lab HK for their unwavering support, as well as to Esri China (Hong Kong), the technical partner of the Competition who provided invaluable assistance in organizing the Story Map Training Workshop.
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“Create Your District” Competition 2025 Competition Workshop & Guided Tour
Competition Workshop & Guided Tour was successfully held on 9 August. Sr LEUNG Chi Tim, Robin, President of HKIS, Sr WAN Wai Ming, Tony, Senior Vice-President of the HKIS and Chairman of the Competition Organising Committee, Mr Peter WONG, Director (Building Rehabilitation) of Urban Renewal Authority, and Sr Louis LEE, General Manager (Building Rehabilitation) of Urban Renewal Authority attended the Competition Workshop to share their insights on planning Kowloon City, including strategies and perspectives on urban redevelopment and revitalization.
This year, the Urban Renewal Authority (URA) once again served as a strategic partner for the competition, shared with participants the importance of preventive maintenance in slowing down building aging and introduced their integrated strategies for urban renewal in the district. These efforts highlighted the significance of balancing heritage conservation with sustainable urban development. Later, Sr LEUNG Chi Tim, Robin and Sr WAN Wai Ming, Tony joined the Guided Tour with over 200 participating students and teachers, and visited various landmarks and redevelopment projects in Kowloon City. These included the Grade III historic building Stone Houses Family Garden, the district’s only major shopping mall Kowloon City Plaza, Kowloon City Market, the URA’s redevelopment project at Kai Tak Road/Sha Po Road (KC-015), Carpenter Road Park with its revitalization theme "Forest Walk," Kowloon Walled City Park, Tung Tau Estate (named after its location outside the eastern wall of the Kowloon Walled City), and the Kai Tak River, formerly known as the Kai Tak Nullah. The tour provided a comprehensive perspective on the district’s economic and social landscape, allowing participants to explore the rich history, cultural heritage, and urban transformation potential of Kowloon City.
Event Highlight Press Release (Chinese Version Only) Media Coverage“Create Your District” Competition 2025 “ — Private tour of ‘Kowloon Walled City: A Cinematic Journey’
A private tour of the ‘Kowloon Walled City: A Cinematic Journey’ Movie Set Exhibition was successfully held on 11 August, offering students an immersive experience. The exhibition recreated the Kowloon Walled City's iconic atmosphere, allowing students to explore its history, architecture, and culture. With in-depth insights from guides, students gained a deeper understanding of Kowloon City's history and development, helping them prepare for the competition while sparking interest in Hong Kong’s cultural and urban evolution.
We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency of the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau for their unwavering support, who provided invaluable assistance and and guidance to students in organizing the Private Tour.
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