I.“Kwai Chung StairUp”－ Wo Yi Hop Staircase Improvement Work
In collaboration with the Department of Architecture at Chu Hai College of Higher Education, the “Kwai Chung StairUp” public staircase beautification project was initiated to invite community participation in the design process. This project aimed to address issues such as deterioration, steepness, and narrow steps in four public staircases within the area. It also aimed to enhance the facilities near the staircases for the use of both Chinese and non-Chinese residents in the community, ultimately improving the living environment and promoting community revitalization efforts.
II. Kung Yung Koon Shabnam & Ping Lai Path – Revitalized Community Space
To strengthen the role of “Kung Yung Koon” and Ping Lai Path as pioneers in community revitalization, various working groups have been organized, such as the Carpentry Team, Men’s Volunteer Team, and Multicultural Ladies Team. These groups provide relevant public participation training, bring together and showcase the achievements of different stages of the projects. They serve the function of receiving, sharing, and transmitting community messages, acting as the heart that supplies nutrients to the various project initiatives. They provide a reference for community revitalization models, enhancing the community capacity in Kwai Chung.
III. “Ups” – Kwai Chung Staircase reforming project
Through collaborations with different organizations, we have organized 9 cross-cultural exhibitions, as well as over 80 community tours and over 200 different workshops for schools, groups, and the public. These initiatives have allowed the public and local residents to understand the multicultural features of Kwai Chung. They have also facilitated creative transformations of public staircases, turning them from community concerns into assets. Following the completion of the staircase beautification project, we have organized five staircase festivals, where participants were led along the staircases to explore the South Asian culture within the area and share the outcomes of the project.
IV. “Grasp A Bag” Kwai Chung Shopping Trolley Sharing Network
In collaboration with the community design group “Making on Loft,” we conducted a study on the Kwai Chung community to understand how the local topography affects the use of grocery shopping trolleys by residents. The research findings were then compiled into an exhibition. Based on the research, the team designed an easily assembled grocery shopping trolley that meets the needs of the residents. During the pandemic, these carts were distributed to residents for self-assembly. Additionally, the team conducted consultations with residents on grocery shopping trolley maintenance, addressing any difficulties or doubts they had. They provided comprehensive assistance to empower Kwai Chung residents with the skills necessary for cart maintenance.
V. “Let’s go Kwai Chung”－ A board game box integrating with reality scenes
With Kwai Chung streets as the backdrop, this board game allows players to experience the roles of different ethnicities. Within various scenarios such as restaurants, grocery stores, and religious sites, players can experience the impact of culture, religion, and language on their lives in Hong Kong. They will encounter different treatments and navigate through puzzles and mysteries, aiming to inspire the public’s perspective on community revitalization. The game also aims to strengthen residents’ sense of belonging and their capacity for community revitalization within the area.
