CollaborateHK welcomes everyone with an urge to champion, initiate and support bottom-up neighbourhood improvement initiatives by activating vacant land.
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When you have a Site Activation idea in mind, start with identifying a target site among the list of underutilized space or available government vacant sites at our Land Resource Directory and GeoInfo Map > that best serve the proposed programming. Conduct site visit and inspection to assess the suitability of the site with opportunities and obstacles brought to the proposed project.
Your checklist may vary from site to site, but here are some common areas to look into:
Your checklist may vary from site to site, but here are some common areas to look into:
Next, it’s time to draft the initial Site Activation Proposal with insights from initial stakeholder study and organizational capacity assessment to review the potentials and hurdles to project delivery. CollaborateHK shares with you the same passion for creating social values; so it is important to clearly define the project vision and scope that is improving the community’s well being.
Now, let’s get everyone and every piece in place! Get the community involved by curating Public Engagement, and consult professionals to facilitate co-design process. Then, liaise with government bureaux and departments for policy support and explore potential sources of funding. Don’t worry, CollaborateHK will be there to help throughout the whole process.
Public Engagement (PE) can be a series of public consultation activities in any form. Consider the following points to develop and customize your own PE and collect valuable inputs from the community members:
You are at the right place already! In CollaborateHK Collaboration Network, you can connect with cross-discipline professionals to seek advice on any technical issues and ensure the proposal is in compliance with statutory rules.
You can start with researching and analyzing policy initiatives and government bodies that correspond to the project vision.
Your project expenses can be divided into two main portions, initial site restoration and on-going project operation, and the amount varies. Look into internal, private and public funding options and consider multiple sources. If you are applying for listed government STT sites, check out your eligibility for the Development Bureau’s Funding Scheme >
Public Engagement (PE) can be a series of public consultation activities in any form. Consider the following points to develop and customize your own PE and collect valuable inputs from the community members:
You are at the right place already! In CollaborateHK Collaboration Network, you can connect with cross-discipline professionals to seek advice on any technical issues and ensure the proposal is in compliance with statutory rules.
You can start with researching and analyzing policy initiatives and government bodies that correspond to the project vision.
Your project expenses can be divided into two main portions, initial site restoration and on-going project operation, and the amount varies. Look into internal, private and public funding options and consider multiple sources. If you are applying for listed government STT sites, check out your eligibility for the Development Bureau’s Funding Scheme >
Congratulations, we are almost there! CollaborateHK will provide assistance and consultation in finalising the development plan and selection of service providers. After tendering or procurement process, you can kick-start construction and building works.
Potential Cost of Restoration Works
Potential Cost of Restoration Works
Hurray! Your site is ready for official opening and it’s time to make an impact by actualizing the proposed programs. Meanwhile, share your program progress and outcome to the public by conducting evaluation and impact assessment. And don’t forget to document your Vacant Site Activation journey with CollaborateHK for other practitioners’ reference.
