Awards and Recognitions

The Urban Renewal Authority (URA) was the first time to take on the sole responsibility of managing the application and vetting processes for the Starter Homes Project – eResidence Tower 3, which required URA staff to equip with relevant knowledge, mindset and skills within a limited timeframe for the new roles. As such, a holistic project training programme was designed to upskill and reskill the project team, fostering a deep understanding of compliance, case management system, customer service, resilience, and team building, enabling the project works to be completed smoothly and effectively. This remarkable experience resulted in a positive outcome, delivering a win-win-win situation for the staff, URA and society.

In response to the social challenge of double aging of population and buildings in Hong Kong and in alignment with the organisation’s direction, the Urban Renewal Authority (URA) launched the training programme “Elderly-Friendly Environment Series”. Through diverse learning approach that encompassed of seminars, workshops and site visits covering various elderly-related topics, the training series enabled colleagues to increase their awareness and understanding, while also enhancing relevant knowledge and skills in building elderly-friendly environment.

The HR Insights with Analytics project at the Urban Renewal Authority (URA) centralized HR data onto a cloud-based platform, enabling data-driven decision-making. By migrating all employee data, implementing advanced analytics, and fostering ethical practices, URA aimed to optimize talent strategies. Effective communication strategies and stakeholder management ensured successful project delivery. Tangible outcomes included reduced overtime, improved retention efforts, and increased hiring process efficiency through dashboards. This transformation towards data-driven HR practices at URA led to enhanced decision-making, efficiency, and positive outcomes for the organization and its workforce.

The Urban Renewal Authority (URA) values its people as essential to creating a sustainable and vibrant urban landscape in Hong Kong. Promoting holistic employee wellness is a strategic priority, fostering a productive, engaged, and future-ready workforce. The submitted project highlighted key elements and initiatives that reinforce our value proposition for employees, including compensation & benefits, talent development, connection & community, and work environment. URA will remain dedicated to evolving its wellness strategies through technology, innovative work-life integration, and fostering continuous learning to meet the changing needs of its workforce.

Since launching its Summer Internship Programme in 2018, the Urban Renewal Authority (URA) has engaged over 180 undergraduates. This 8 to 10 week programme offers an enriching experience, blending experiential learning, executive engagement, and social responsibility to nurture future urban renewal professionals. Through diverse site visits, workshops, and tailored learning activities, the programme enables interns to acquire technical knowledge, enhance skills, and gain a deeper understanding of sustainable urban renewal. By fostering youth as advocates for sustainable communities through the Summer Internship Programme, URA demonstrates its dedication to and investment in developing young talent.