Future Proofing Hong Kong: From Aspiration to Implementation
BREAKING DOWN SILOS: A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO URBAN DEVELOPMENT
ULI and Arup hosted a workshop on 29 November and 6 December 2024. Our goal was to address a fundamental challenge in urban development: the tendency for expertise and decision-making to remain isolated within professional silos. By bringing together around 40 participants from diverse fields, including developers, financiers, engineers, designers and academics, we created an environment where cross disciplinary innovation could flourish. The two-day format, focused on real sites in San Tin and Sham Shui Po, allowed participants to move from theoretical discussions to practical solutions.
This report synthesises key learnings from the workshop into practical recommendations for industry leaders. The solutions developed for San Tin and Sham Shui Po demonstrate how integrated approaches can be applied to both new development and urban regeneration. By understanding these insights, decision-makers can better position their organisations to create value while contributing to a more resilient and sustainable Hong Kong.
Download the report: Future Proofing Hong Kong
Thank You to Our Knowledge Partner

ULI Hong Kong thanks all of the presenters and participants for their contributions:
Presenters
Mark Cameron, Nuveen
Vincent Cheng, Arup
Bruce Chong, Arup
Jung-Eun Chu, City University of Hong Kong
Matthew Gevers, Arup
Jasper Hilkhuijsen, Arup
Michael Kwok, Arup
Ar. Sunnie S.Y. Lau, Chinese University of Hong Kong
Yannick Lenormand, Arup
Andrew Macpherson, JLL
Michael Rogers, Arup
Chinmoy Sarkar, University of Hong Kong
Marine Thomas, The Nature Conservancy
Homan Wong, Arup
Claudia Yu, Arup
Participants
Wendy Chan, JLL
Woody Chan, Link Asset Management
Eva Chen, Hang Lung Properties
Jun Chen, Shenzhen Trustwin Real Estate Management Consulting
Nan Chen, Lab D+H
Manyi Choi, CBRE
Harry Ha, CBRE
William Hsu, Hon Kwok Land
Vimal Karpe, IXO Partners – Decarbonization Engineering and Advisory
Kyu Baek Kim, TriO Capital
Calvin Lee Kwan, Link Asset Management
Kim Fung Lai, Link Asset Management
Tatum Lau, The Oval Partnership
Tiffany Lau, A P A R T Companies
April Lee, Blackrock
Dennis Lee, ARCHITECTURE:INNOVATIV
Rochelle Lee, Knight Frank
Jessica Leung, Link Asset Management
Mark Lomas, Gowan Projects
Kelly Mai, ULI GBA
Antonio Ng, Formwork IO
Sam Nunn, RESET Carbon
Chelsea Perino, The Executive Centre
Jaclyn Sun, Hassell
Stefano Tronci, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
Wendy Tsai, The Oval Partnership
Pritya Widiarta, HSBC
Dominic Wong, Wharf Holdings
Luye Yang, Darchi Architects
Gabriella Zhang, Aurecon
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