US STUDENTS VISIT HONG KONG SITES

12/07/2018

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Guided by Barry Wilson, Architectural Engineering students from Penn State University recently embarked on a journey to explore urban planning and development in Hong Kong.

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​Urban Renewal Exploration Centre (UREC)

UREC. (image: ura.org.hk)

Thanks go to Cindy Yeung for introducing Urban Renewal Exploration Centre to the students of Penn State University

Since its opening in August 2009, the Urban Renewal Exploration Centre (UREC) has provided students, community organisations and the general public with information about the urban renewal in Hong Kong, including the problem of urban decay and the mission of work of the URA. The UREC, which has been relocated to the community space on the ground floor of The Center in late 2017, presents a real-life experience of dilapidated housing, interesting exhibits, interactive multimedia facilities and sharing corner. It aims to inspire visitors to understand and approach urban renewal issues from various perspectives.

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The UREC also serves as a platform for the teaching of General Studies, for primary-level education, and Liberal Studies, for secondary-level education. The centre presents a real-life experience of dilapidated housing; interesting exhibits; iBeacon-enabled E-Tour Guide; Augmented Reality; Kinect Game and UR Info Hub.

Urban Renewal Authority(URA)
https://www.ura.org.hk/en

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Tai Kwun

Tai Kwun. (image: mook.com)

Tai Kwun is the Centre for Heritage and Arts, a place of inspiration, stimulation and enjoyment for all Hong Kong people. Tai Kwun aspires to offer the best heritage and arts experiences, and to cultivate knowledge and appreciation of contemporary art, performing arts and history in the community.

It is situated in the restored Central Police Station compound, one of the most significant revitalisation projects in Hong Kong, comprising three declared monuments—the former Central Police Station, Central Magistracy and Victoria Prison.
 
The highest standards of heritage conservation have been applied at Tai Kwun, with unfailing attention to authenticity, bringing more than a dozen historic buildings to life. In contrast to their original functions as police station, courthouse and prison, the buildings are now fully on display, giving the public the chance to appreciate up close their contrasting architectural features and fine design details.

Tai Kwun
https://www.taikwun.hk/en/

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