Press Releases
Year 2026
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3 Sep 2026
Invitation for Expression of Interest – URA’s To Kwa Wan Road / Wing Kwong Street Development Scheme
The Urban Renewal Authority (URA) will invite developers and consortia to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to develop the To Kwa Wan Road / Wing Kwong Street Development Scheme (the Project) today (3 September 2026). The Project covers a site area of approximately 5,475 square metres and is expected to deliver around 900 residential units. It constitutes the final redevelopment project within Hong Kong’s first “District-based Redevelopment New Community” (the New Community), and represents one of the eight redevelopment projects implemented by the URA under its “district-based development” approach. Located near To Kwa Wan MTR Station, the Project proposes two footbridges, connecting to MTR Station entrance and the Bailey Street / Wing Kwong Street Development Project (One Victo
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2 Sep 2026
Successful Conclusion of “Touring Central with Locals 2026”, Over 4,600 Participants Drawn to Old District Docent Tours
Co-organised by the Urban Renewal Authority (URA) and The Salvation Army, “Touring Central with Locals 2026” under the “City Walk” Programme in Central and Sheung Wan was successfully concluded with an appreciation ceremony held today (2 September 2026) at Graham Hall in Central. Since 2023, the URA and The Salvation Army have organised around 160 docent tours across Central, Sheung Wan, and Wan Chai, attracting more than 4,600 participants in total. Over 150 “silver-age” docents have been trained, nine of whom have attained professional tour guide qualifications. The initiative fully embodies the URA’s “3B” urban renewal system—driving synergy among the enhanced Built environment, local Bonding, and Business environment to transform urban renewal outcomes into sustainable community ass
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22 Aug 2026
URA x PolyU Igniting Social Innovation Competition 2026 Concludes Successfully, Empowering Young Minds to Explore Urban Renewal and Drive Innovative Solutions for Sustainable Urban Development
The URA x PolyU Igniting Social Innovation Competition 2026 (the Competition), jointly organised by the Urban Renewal Authority (URA) and the Department of Applied Social Sciences (APSS) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) under an inaugural partnership, successfully concluded today (22 August 2026) with an award presentation ceremony held on the PolyU campus. Supported by the PolyU Policy Research Centre for Innovation and Technology (PReCIT) and Esri China (Hong Kong), the Competition aimed to empower secondary school students to explore and gain in-depth understanding of urban renewal in Hong Kong. Centred on two URA urban renewal projects – the Sai Yee Street / Flower Market Road Development Scheme and the Peel Street / Graham Street Development Scheme, the Competition invi
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20 Aug 2026
URA’s Arts & Cultural Partnership Programme Well Received, Boosting Footfall and Stimulating Local Business at Flower Market
The Urban Renewal Authority (URA), under its “Arts and Cultural Partnership Programme in Old Urban Districts”, is supporting the “Flower Canvas” programme organised by Essence Hub under the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hong Kong (ELCHK). Launched in mid-July this year, the programme’s “Artistic Stamps Collection and Flower Market Postcard” campaign has received an enthusiastic response from the public. Within its first month, the initiative has successfully attracted a considerable number of locals and tourists, not only boosting footfall in the Flower Market but also stimulating business for local florists, thereby bringing new economic vibrancy to the district. Utilising art as a medium to foster community ties, the campaign goes beyond offering diverse workshops for locals. It s
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14 Aug 2026
URA Commemorates 25 Years of Driving Urban Renewal in Hong Kong, 800 Guests and Staff Celebrate Silver Jubilee to Forge a Liveable City Together
The Urban Renewal Authority (URA) today (14 August 2026) hosted its 25th Anniversary Celebration, bringing together distinguished guests from diverse sectors to commemorate the occasion. The celebration presented an opportunity to showcase the URA’s fruitful achievements in driving urban renewal over the past quarter-century while envisioning its future strategic path. Held under the theme “Years of Unity Building Together”, the celebration was officiated by the Honourable John Lee, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and Mr Chow Chung-kong, Chairman of the URA. A total of around 800 participants attended the ceremony, including guests from the political, business, professional, and other sectors, alongside URA staff members. Distinguished guests included
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31 Jul 2026
Tender Award – the URA’s Bailey Street / Chi Kiang Street Project
The Urban Renewal Authority (URA) announced today (31 July 2026) that the development contract of the Bailey Street / Chi Kiang Street Project* in Hung Hom has been awarded to Top Global Investment Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of China Overseas Land & Investment Limited, for a tender amount of HK$6.902 billion. The URA invited developers to submit tenders for the development of the Project earlier and a total of seven tenders were received by the submission deadline on 27 July 2026. The tenderers and their respective parent companies are listed in the Annex. After careful assessment of the tender submissions received, the tender review panel (TRP) under the URA Board recommended awarding the development contract to Top Global Investment Limited. The URA Board, having considered
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27 Jul 2026
Seven Tender Submissions Received for the URA’s Bailey Street / Chi Kiang Street Project
The Urban Renewal Authority (URA) received a total of seven tender submissions for the development of the Bailey Street / Chi Kiang Street Project * in Kowloon upon the expiry of the deadline for submission at 12 noon today (27 July 2026). A tender review panel under the URA Board will carefully assess the tender submissions received and make recommendations to the Board. The URA Board will make final decision regarding the award of the development contract of the Project. * Please click here for details of the Project
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8 Jul 2026
Re-appointment of Executive Director of URA
The Urban Renewal Authority (URA) today (8 July 2026) welcomes the Government’s re-appointment of Mr Wilfred Au Chun-ho as the Executive Director of the Urban Renewal Authority (URA) for another term of three years with effect from 15 July 2026. Mr Au will continue to take up the position of Executive Director (Commercial), supporting the URA Managing Director in formulating policies and implementation frameworks to advance urban renewal projects and their associated financial arrangements. The URA Chairman, Mr Chow Chung-kong, and Managing Director, Ar Donald Choi, welcome Mr Au’s reappointment. Mr Chow said, “Over the past three years, Wilfred has led the URA team in driving several urban renewal projects and supported the Government in advancing district-based planning studies.
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3 Jul 2026
Invitation to Tender – URA’s Bailey Street / Chi Kiang Street Project
The Urban Renewal Authority (URA) today (3 July 2026) invited 27 developers to obtain tender documents and to each submit a tender for the development of the Bailey Street / Chi Kiang Street Project (the Project*) in Kowloon. Developers may form a consortium with eligible entities that satisfy the requirements specified in the tender documents to submit a tender. Tender submissions must be delivered to the URA Headquarters by 12 noon on 27 July 2026 (Monday). Late submissions will not be accepted. A tender review panel under the URA Board will carefully assess the tender submissions received and recommend to the URA Board to make the decision regarding the award of the development contract of the Project. * Please click here for details of the Project (ENDS)
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2 Jul 2026
HKIA and URA Jointly Call for Community Installations to Revitalise Urban Spaces and Weave the Community in Central & Western District
The Hong Kong Institute of Architects (HKIA) and the Urban Renewal Authority (URA) today (2 July 2026) jointly announced the official launch of the “Call for Community Installations”, inviting HKIA members to submit design proposals for community installations in Central and Western District. This collaborative campaign commemorates a significant milestone for both organisations this year, celebrating the HKIA’s 70th anniversary and the URA’s 25th anniversary. Under the theme “Weave the Community”, the initiative manifests both parties’ shared vision and unwavering commitment to fostering a more vibrant, inclusive, and people-first urban environment in Hong Kong. Echoing the HKIA’s 70th anniversary commemorative theme of “Into the Community”, the campaign actively encourages HKIA me