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“Create Your District” Competition 2025 Awards Presentation Ceremony
“Create Your District” Awards Presentation Ceremony was successfully held on 15 November at the Bishop Walsh Primary School.
The Ceremony was honored to have Mr David LAM Chi-man, JP, Under Secretary for Development, HKSAR Government, as the Guest of Honour, along with esteemed jurors and other distinguished guests in attendance. They included Sr Robin LEUNG Chi Tim, President of the HKIS; Sr WAN Wai Ming, Tony, Senior Vice-President of the HKIS and Chairman of the Competition Organising Committee; Sr DY Wai Fung, Peter, General Manager (Building Rehabilitation) of Urban Renewal Authority.
List of Awardees Strategic Partner Sponsor Advertisement Jurors Organising Committee Members Mentors“Create Your District” Competition 2025 Jury Assessment Presentations
“Create Your District” Competition 2025 has entered the finals stage, and Jury Assessment Presentations was successfully held on 4 October.
The interview event was attended by Sr LEUNG Chi Tim, Robin, President of the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors, and Sr WAN Wai Ming, Tony, Organising Committee Chairman of Create Your District Competition 2025 and Senior Vice-President of the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors, who showed their support and encouragement to the participating students. At the same time, we would like to sincerely thank the nine judges for their valuable time and participation. The judges include Sr YU Tak Cheung, Co-opt Member of The HKIS Building Surveying Division; Sr CHAN Ka Fai, Andrew, Chairman of The HKIS General Practice Division; Sr CHEUNG Yue Yan, Ricky, Honorary Treasurer of The HKIS Land Surveying Division; Sr Terence WAI, Immediate Past Chairman of The HKIS Planning and Development Division; Sr Dr CHAN Kwok Hung, Kenny, Chairman of The HKIS Quantity Surveying Division; Sr NGAI Chi Hang, Tim, Chairman of The HKIS Young Surveyors Group; Sr HAU Wing Shuen, Miki, Vice-Chairman of The HKIS Young Surveyors Group; Sr DY Wai Fung, Peter, General Manager (Building Rehabilitation), Urban Renewal Authority; Mr Tony CHAN, Business Development Director, Esri China (Hong Kong).
A total of 19 shortlisted groups participated in the interviews, where they showcased their meticulously crafted Story Maps, 3D models, and micro films to explain their creative concepts. The judging panel highly praised the entries of this year's competition, recognizing that the works fully reflect the participants' passion and efforts in building their ideal To Kwa Wan area in Kowloon City.
The winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on 15 November. Stay tunned!
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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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