Active Ageing Award for HKIUD 
10/12/2018
I had the great pleasure to represent HKIUD to receive the 2018 Award for Influential Agencies of China’s Urbanization in recognition of our contributions on ACTIONS FOR ACTIVE AGEING.

More than 200 well-known scholars and professional experts gathered in Nanning to discuss current and future trends in China's urbanisation at the 10th anniversary of the China International Urbanization Development Strategy Research Committee. Presented awards recognised people and institutions with active contribution in addressing the complex issues of China's urbanisation.   
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Hong Kong Institute of Urban Design (HKIUD) receive award for their influential research in ACTIONS for ACTIVE AGEING in URBAN DESIGN. Image: CIUDSRC
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The summit focused on imbalances between rural and urban areas through urbanisation. Image: CIUDSRC
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Mr. Li Jinkui, China Development Institute. Image: CIUDSRC
With a theme on “Urbanization for 1.4 Billion Chinese – the Greatest Practical Exploration in World Urbanization”, the 10th International China Urbanization Summit attracted representatives from diverse interests and backgrounds to contribute to five featured case studies in addition the Awards.
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Mr. Li Bingren, Executive Deputy Director of the Science and Technology Committee of the Ministry of Housing and Construction. Image: CIUDSRC
A keynote speech by eminent economist Fan Gang addressed China's future  urbanization opportunities, whilst Li Bingren looked at the achievements during the last decade of CIUDSRC. A highlight was the release of China's first ever 'Urban Quality Report' as presented by Jin Dejun.
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After 10 years of ongoing scientific research, CUIDSRC have produced the first ever China 'city urban quality' Report, shared by Mr. Jin Dejun. Image: CIUDSRC
Fan Gang highlighted the important role of central government in adjusting urbanization strategies whilst mentioning that China's urban population still only makes up about 55%, and the urbanization process still has long way to go to reach that of developed countries. Fan stressed that the integration of transportation and public services is the key to the urban agglomerations. ​
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Fan's speech on future urbanisation opportunities in China. Image: CIUDSRC
The important report on China's urbanisation quality suggested that  Beijing, Shenzhen and Zhejiang ranked highest in central municipality, sub-provincial city and provincial rankings respectively.
The case study session
Panel discussions on five selected cases,  showcased the practices of rural revitalization through social, economic and environmental spectrums. I was pleased to be able to contribute to the evaluation of a rural/urban village restoration and revitalisation project at Qingtian in Shunde, Guangdong province, which has survived the strong impact of urbanisation, and maintains its unique regional style. 
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Ms. Chen Biyun, Vice President of Lingnan Rural Construction Research Institute, received award for the collaborations of Qingtian Village, Shunde. Image: CIUDSRC
​Chen Biyun presented the Qingtian case, demonstrating exemplary use of mass stakeholder involvement to activate local cultural values , educate youth and promote unique cultural industry in the semi-rural area.
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Qingtian Village case study discussions outlined the importance of village residents understanding the benefits of cultural heritage protection and restoration as well as actively contributing time and labour to the restoration works. Image: CIUDSRC
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The purpose of China International Urbanization Development Strategy Research Committee or CIUDSRC is under the guidance of the Science & Technology Commission attached to the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, P. R. China or MOHURD. It has been initiated by government officials, research institutes, academic communities, city planners & designers, entrepreneurs from different sectors, financial institutions, and organizations for integrated sales as well as media partners. It aims at enhancing strategic research and collaboration in the field of urbanization.
The Hong Kong Institute of Urban Design is a professional body for urban designers in Hong Kong. It was founded on 17 June 2010 with the support of Hong Kong Government who sent the Secretary for Development to officiate the inaugural launch. The founding president is Lim Wan-fung JP ​