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Affiliate Member Mr. TSANG Ho Yee Jeffrey  曾浩怡   Graduate Member Mr. WONG Kam Shing 黃錦成   On behalf of the HKILA Council, please join me in congratulating them on becoming new members of the Institute.   Registration Committee, HKILA 15 December

Calling to the landscape community Nomination for the HKILA Awards 2025 opens from Nov!   HKILA would like to invite you to participate in our annual opportunity to sharing and celebrating your great efforts, valuable experiences and vision with the landscape community. This year, in celebration and anticipation to IFLA 2026 to be hosted in Hong Kong, two new International Categories are created to welcome international practitioners’ projects!    The HKILA Awards seeks to promote excellence in landscape planning, design, management, communication and research in both public and private landscape projects. The Awards aims to recognise outstanding achievements by landscape architects, designers and students in Landscape Architecture and to share the excellence of their works with both local and international landscape community.    Key dates to note:   Period of Nomination (enquiry opens and nomination form(s) accepted via email) 28 Nov 2025 to 9 January 2026 (17:00)   Period of Submission (online submission portal opens for material upload and payment to be accepted) 10 Dec 2025 to 9 January 2026 (17:00)   Date of Awards Presentation Ceremony March 2026 (exact date TBC)   Please use the following link to download (1) Nomination Form and (2) Nomination Details for HKILA Awards 2025 for your submission procedures when the submission portal opens. The link to the portal shall be provided upon receipt of nomination form(s).   For queries, please contact our Secretariat at secretary2@hkila.com.    We look forward to your great works and to sharing them with the landscape industry and beyond.    

Associate Member Mr. CHAU King To 鄒景濤 Miss. WU Ka Hei 胡嘉希   On behalf of the HKILA Council, please join me in congratulating them on becoming new members of the Institute.   Registration Committee, HKILA 13 October

In Memory of Prof. Kongjian Yu (1963-2025)   The Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects (HKILA) deeply mourns the passing of Professor Kongjian Yu, who tragically lost his life in a plane crash in Brazil. The world has lost one of landscape architecture’s most visionary figures.   After studying at Beijing Forestry University and later earning a Doctor of Design from Harvard GSD, Professor Yu returned to China in 1997, founding Turenscape and serving as Professor and Dean at Peking University. His pioneering work in ecological restoration and nature-based solutions, especially the concept of the “Sponge City,” transformed global approaches to climate resilience and sustainable urban design.   He received many international honours, including the IFLA Sir Geoffrey Jellicoe Award (2020) and the Cornelia Hahn Oberlander Prize (2023), and was recently named a Forbes 2025 Sustainability Leader. His celebrated projects—such as Yanweizhou Park, Qunli Stormwater Wetland, Shanghai Houtan Park, and Benjakitti Forest Park—embody his belief that modern landscape architecture is “the art of survival.”   Professor Yu shared a long and meaningful connection with Hong Kong, from his 1997 journey through China to his participation in the 2022 Hong Kong International Urban Forestry Conference. Many HKILA members also had the privilege of meeting him in Nantes during the IFLA World Congress 2025, where his vision, warmth, and generosity shone through.   He will be remembered for his profound contributions to ecological civilization and his ability to unite science, art, and humanity. His legacy will continue to inspire generations of landscape architects. HKILA extends our deepest condolences to his family, colleagues, and students. May his spirit live on in the landscapes he healed and the lives he touched.   With heartfelt sympathy, The Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects

Associate Member Miss CHU Long Yin 朱朗言 Mr. HUI Chun To 許振濤 Miss. LI Pak Wah 李柏樺 Ms. HO Dai Rong Heather 何岱容 Mr. TANG Cheuk Hei Indy Cepheus 鄧卓熙 Miss. LI Sze Yin 李詩彥 Mr. LU Jingrong 陸景榮 Mr. NG Andy 吳欣池 Mr. WONG Chung Him 黃頌謙 Ms. WONG Tin Nam Tina 王天嵐   Student Member Miss. WONG Jessica Wai Sum 黃慧心 Miss. LI Ruojin 李若堇   On behalf of the HKILA Council, please join me in congratulating them on becoming new members of the Institute.   Registration Committee, HKILA 9 September

On 7 March 2025 HKILA and friends gathered for the 36th Annual Dinner and Awards Ceremony. With the theme “Nature-Based Solutions in Action,” the evening celebrated not only the achievements of our members but also the growing impact of landscape architecture in shaping a more resilient and sustainable future.   From the lively reception to the tasty dinner that followed, the night was filled with meaningful conversations, laughter, and shared inspiration. We were thrilled to welcome so many familiar faces and new ones too, and deeply appreciate the support and enthusiasm that made the event such a success. We’ve consolidated a selection of photos from the evening, now available via the link below. We invite you to revisit the memories, relive the moments, and celebrate the spirit of HKILA.   📸 [36th HKILA Annual Dinner Photo Album]   Thank you once again for being part of this special occasion. We look forward to seeing you at future HKILA

Dear HKILA Associate Members,   The HKILA Professional Practice Examination (PPE) 2025 is now open for registration. Please note that registration for re-taking the oral examination (i.e. for candidates failed in the oral examination in previous PPE with exemption given by the BoE from repeating the written examination) is required. The written examination of PPE 2025 is scheduled on 18 October 2025 (SAT), while the oral examination is scheduled on 17 January 2026 (SAT).   If you have registered as a HKILA Associate Member before 15 September 2023 and comply with the other pre-requisite requirements stated in the PPE Rules and Regulations, you are eligible to apply for the PPE 2025.   The following document links are provided for your preparation and submission for registration: 1.Professional Practice Examination –Rules and Regulations; [Click Here] 2.Examination Registration Form; [Click Here] 3.Practical Training Record (Annex A1 [Click Here], A2 [Click Here], A3 [Click Here] and Guidance Notes [Click Here]); 4.Suggested Reference List 2025 (reviewed by PPE examiners); [Click Here]   A. For registration for re-taking the written examination, applicants are required to attach the eligibility notification for written examination issued in PPE 2024, and submit the Practical Training Record for the period September 2024 to September 2025 only.   B. For registration for re-taking the oral examination, applicants are required to attach the exemption notification for written examination issued in PPE 2024, and submit the Practical Training Record for the period September 2024 to September 2025 only.   *We accept submission of registration by email.   Registration by email should be made by submitting the registration package in ONE SINGLE PDF file. The registration package (including the Registration Form, payment record of Registration and Examination Fees and Practical Training Record) shall be emailed to secretary1@hkila.com. Separate files submission will NOT be accepted.   Payment for registration and examination could be made by PayMe or PayPal. Remarks of payment shall be in format [Name + membership no. (PPE)]. Submitting screen capture of payment record together with the registration package is suggested for our ease of verification.   Alternatively, and similar to past practice, the registration package (including the Registration Form, Registration and Examination Fees, and Practical Training Record) could be submitted to the Institute by mail (West Wing 2/F, 822 Lai Chi Kok Road, Cheung Sha Wan, Kowloon, Hong Kong (office time: Monday to Friday 10:00 am to 12:30pm, 2pm to 5:30pm)).   The date open for PPE 2025 registration: 15th August 2025 The deadline for PPE 2025 registration: 30th August 2025 (Before 12:00 noon)   Since the prime mode of future communication with applicants would be by email, all applicants are required to provide their email addresses.   Refund policy: Candidates are responsible to ensure that they fulfill all the criteria for PPE application. There will be no refund should candidates are found not eligible after checking. Refunds will not be issued in any circumstances.   Regards, HKILA Education Committee

Associate Member Mr. LUK Yunhui 陸韞暉 Ms. KWOK Sin Yan 郭倩茵   Student Member Miss. MAK Man Ki 麥嫚淇   On behalf of the HKILA Council, please join me in congratulating them on becoming new members of the Institute.   Registration Committee, HKILA 11 August

🌿 HKILA Responds to BSAP Consultation 🌿 🌿 香港園境師學會就《生物多樣性策略及行動計劃》提交意見書 🌿     The Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects (HKILA) has submitted a detailed response to the public consultation on the Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (BSAP), underscoring the vital role of landscape architecture in protecting nature and fostering climate resilience.   📌 Key Highlights: – Establish cross-sector platform with relevant government bureaux and major works/ maintenance departments, relevant professional institutes and organizations. – Review existing government-led committees and funding resources related to greening or conversation to explore integrating or synergizing them for the goals under BSAP – Proposes integrating biodiversity into planning and urban design guidelines. – Recommends expanding marine protected areas and restoring ecologically degraded urban land to align with KMGBF’s targets. – Review and explore OECMs for existing or planned areas with ecological significance or with other cultural and socio-economic values. – Establish “eco-friendly” zones in urban open spaces. – Incorporate biodiversity in STEAM education. – Stresses the importance of international collaboration and nature-positive design.   HKILA shall continue to contribute to sustainable urban development and ecological planning across Hong Kong and the Asia-Pacific 🌱💚 Response Letter     香港園境師學會（HKILA）已提交對《生物多樣性策略及行動計劃》（BSAP）公眾諮詢的意見書，強調園境建築在保育生態自然與應對氣候挑戰方面的重要角色。   📌 重點摘要： – 支持跨局跨部門合作模式，並建議由行政長官在《施政報告》中作出承諾。 – 檢視現有由政府主導的與綠化或保育相關的委員會及資助資源，探索其整合或協同的可能性以實現BSAP的目標。 – 根據《昆明－蒙特利爾全球生物多樣性框架》，提倡將海洋保護區面積由現時5%逐步擴展至30%，並恢復受損的城市生態用地。 – 建議將生物多樣性納入規劃標準與設計指引中。 – 檢視並探討「其他有效保育措施」（OECMs），以應用於現有或規劃中具生態重要性，或具有文化及社會經濟價值之地區。 – 主張將都市休憩用地和綠化用地中的至少20%劃為「生態友善區域」，提升城市自然生態價值。 – 推動在STEAM教育中加入生物多樣性元素，培育自然意識。 – 積極參與國際合作，倡議自然為本的設計（Nature-positive design）及區域生態協作。   HKILA將持續引領香港及亞太區的可持續發展及生態規劃之路 🌱💚

  On 8 July 2025 the caption report was jointly released by The Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects, Civic Exchange, and The University of Hong Kong (School of Biological Science), Generation Climate Hong Kong, and Legislative Council Member Hon Chu Kwok Keung.   Stemming from insights gained from the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and the Post COP16 Forum hosted in HK during Jan 2025, the report stands to urge for collaboration among policymakers, practitioners, and civil society to address the implementation gaps hindering biodiversity efforts. Hong Kong, despite its status as a biodiversity hotspot, has significant challenges, notably with less than 6% of its coastal waters designated as protection zones. The report emphasizes the necessity of recognizing biodiversity as a critical societal concern, tied to overall well-being and suggests four strategic areas for action: Climate and Nature, Monitoring Framework, Mainstreaming Biodiversity, and Financing Mechanism. A key recommendation includes establishing a Hong Kong Nature-based Solutions Hub by 2026 to foster capacity building and explore financing opportunities, alongside enhancing biodiversity indicators and integrating nature into urban planning.   HKILA president Paul Chan joined the COP16 Biodiversity 2024 in Cali as a delegate and contributed to the report, attended as one of the panelists alongside Professor Christine Loh (HKUST, Civic Exchange founder), Mr Chu Kwok Keung (Legislative Council member) and Ms Joanne Chu (Generation Climate Hong Kong co-founder) and the event’s host Kitty Tam (Civic Exchange Programme Leader, co-author of the caption report). The panel exchange thoughts and advocated for a comprehensive societal approach to revamp the Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (BSAP) in Hong Kong.   Highlights and the full launch recording can be revisited via Civic Exchange’s YouTube channel: @CivicExchange2000.   HKILA Response to

To Whom It May Concern,   The Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects (HKILA) is pleased to inform all prospective candidates about the upcoming HKILA Professional Practice Examination (PPE) 2027.   To qualify for the HKILA PPE, candidates must hold at least two (2) years of Associate Membership with HKILA and demonstrate relevant local Hong Kong Landscape professional practice experience under supervision of a Registered Landscape Architect (RLA) under LARO. Details shall refer to the PPE Rules & Regulations which available.   The Associate Membership Applications cutoff date for PPE 2027 will be on 20 August 2025. Applications with all required information received by this date will be reviewed and recommended for council endorsement at the next Council Meeting. For further details of Associate membership, please refer to the following link:   Membership   For assistance, please contact the HKILA Secretariat via email.   Best regards, Registration

Associate Member Ms. HUI Sin Yee 許倩宜 Mr. NG Siu Hin Felix 吳少騫 Mr. PAN Yichang 潘亦暢   Graduate Member Ms. JIA Min 賈敏   On behalf of the HKILA Council, please join me in congratulating them on becoming new members of the Institute.   Registration Committee, HKILA 10 July

Dear Members,   In accordance with Clause 6.5 of the HKILA Constitution and following the request by five voting members, please be advised that an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) has been scheduled as follows:   Date: 20 June 2025 (Friday) Time: 1900 to 2100 Venue: Room 2, 14/F, Fairmont House, 8 Cotton Tree Drive, Central   Pre-meeting background information includes the shared files in our email dated 25 April 2025, specifically the Technician Membership proposal (access via the link here) and the Technician Membership Application Form (access via the link here). Our further email summarizing the Member’s feedback and the Council’s response on 4 June 2025 (access via the link here). We encourage you to review this document before the meeting to facilitate an informed discussion.   For logistical reasons, while it is not mandatory, we kindly request that you RSVP your attendance by sending a confirmation email to secretariat@hkila.com.   Thank you for your continued engagement and support. Should you have any queries, please feel free to contact me.   Regards, Keith HUANG Honorary Secretary,

Dear HKILA Associate Members,   The HKILA Professional Practice Examination (PPE) 2025 is planned for registry. Please note that registration for re-taking the oral examination (i.e. for candidates failed in the oral examination in previous PPE with exemption given by the BoE from repeating the written examination) is required.   The written examination of PPE 2025 is scheduled on 18 October 2025. The Oral examination of PPE 2025 is scheduled on 17 January 2026.   If you have registered as a HKILA Associate Member before 15 September 2023 and comply with the other pre-requisite requirements stated in the PPE Rules and Regulations, you are eligible to apply for the PPE 2025.   The application will open in August 2025. Further details and the application package will be dispatched to the eligible via email and on the HKILA website later.   Regards, HKILA Education Committee

The HKILA Award 2021-2023 has received more than 80 excellent submissions for the six categories: Public Development, Private Development, Master Landscape Planning and Study, Landscape Transformation, Landscape Communication and Student Projects.   On 12 April 2024, combined with the 35th annual dinner, we gathered to honour the visionaries who have transformed our landscapes, one design at a time. The awards entries by categories are recapped as follows.   Awardees of Excellence in Public Development Gold Award: Cha Kwo Ling Promenade: Enhancement Works for Kwun Tong Sewage Pumping Station by Atkins China Limited and Drainage Services Department Silver Award: Revitalisation Works of Jordan Valley Nullah by Otherland Limited and Drainage Services Department Silver Award: Public Housing Developments at Queen’s Hill, Fanling by the Architectural Services Department and Hong Kong Housing Authority Merit Award: Kai Tak Station Square by Architectural Services Department and Leisure and Cultural Services Department Merit Award: Phase II Development of Oil Street Art Space by Architectural Services Department and Leisure and Cultural Services Department Merit Award: Transformation of Public Play Space in Sham Shui Po Park by Architectural Services Department and Leisure and Cultural Services Department   Awardees of Excellence in Private Development Gold Award: One Sanlong Bay by AECOM Asia Company Limited and Parkland Group Silver Award: AIRSIDE by Urbis Limited and Nan Fung Group Silver Award: Nina Park by Cohere Design Company Limited and Chinachem Group Merit Award: The Pavilia Farm I & II by NW Project Management Company Limited, New World Development Company Limited and MTR Corporation Limited Merit Award: The Henley and Henley Park by Urbis Limited and Henderson Land Development Company Limited   Awardees of Excellence in Master Landscape Planning and Study Gold Award: Qingjian Lake, A Joyful Lakefront Journey Reflecting Community Values by AECOM Asia Company Limited and Suzhou Industrial Park Administrative Committee Silver Award: Lung Tsun Stone Bridge Preservation Corridor by Architectural Services Department and Commissioner for Heritage’s Office Silver Award: Shenzhen Ocean City Eco-coastline & Wetland Restoration Conceptual Landscape Planning & Design Proposal by Ove Arup and Partners Hong Kong Limited and Shenzhen Special Economic Zone Construction And Development Group Co. Ltd Merit Award: The Green Deck by Ove Arup and Partners Hong Kong Limited and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University   Awardees of Excellence in Landscape Transformation Gold Award: Landscape Carbon Footprint Calculator by Ove Arup and Partners Hong Kong Limited Silver Award: Quanzhou Binjiang Chenzhou Tingzhou: The Reunion of Green and City by Earthasia Limited and 泉州市住房和建設局 Silver Award: South East New Territories Landfill Extension (SENTX) Landscape Restoration: Trial Nursery by URBIS Limited and Environmental Protection Department Merit Award: Yuanye Spring Wenzhou, China by Chan Wing Sum and 原野集團 Merit Award: WEEDsilience: Urban Rewilding by Benni Yu-ling Pong and Ivy Hiu-Yan Wong Merit Award: Hong Kong Garden | Bamboo Path by Xiaoxuan Lu of HKU and Overseas Chinese Town Enterprises   Awardees of Excellence in Landscape Communication Gold Award: Design, Supply and Installation of Tree Labels with Dynamic Quick Response Codes for Roadside Trees and Trees in Other Locations by Otherland Limited and Development Bureau Silver Award: TAL-L: Taxon Archive Lab – Library: A Multimedia Database for Landscape Materials and Practices by Ivan Valin, Susanne Trumpf and HKU Teaching Development Grant Silver Award: People. Trees. Harmony Promotion Campaign – Highlights of 2021 to 2023 by Greening, Landscape and Tree Management Section of Works Branch, Development Bureau Merit Award: Yard Waste Upcycling – Engagement + Communication by AECOM Asia Company Limited and Civil Engineering and Development Department Merit Award: Futureproof City: Ten Immediate Paths to Urban Resilience by Barry D Wilson   Awardees of Excellence in Student Projects Champion: Mekong Delta, Vietnam by Chan Yee Kwan Yvonne First Runner-up: Tourism Dynamos: Negotiating Buddhist economy and agritourism for socio-economic resilience in Chiang Mai by Liu Jiani Vicki Second Runner-up: Retooling fish ponds: Fish ponds ecology and heritage conservation in Hong Kong by Lam Pui Kwan, Candace Second Runner-up: Revive and Relink: Sustainable Collaboration Strategies for the Hing Chun Yeuk Rural Hakka Villages by Huang Xinjie, Hedy Innovation Award: Living in Phygital Space: Experience and Design Public Realm via Digital by Cheng Lai Wa, Natalie Communication Award: Walking Porosity by Wang Guoyi   Thank you to the jurors for their exceptional contribution to the awards process: Professor Leslie CHEN JP Professor WONG Kam Sing GBS JP Mr Chris TIDSWELL Dr Srilalitha GOPALAKRISHNAN Ms Ronnie SIU   Congratulations to all Awardees and all the exceptional work received! HKILA Secretariat

The Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects (HKILA) in collaboration with the Hong Kong Institute of Architectural Conservationists (HKICON) Response to High Court’s Judgement on Conditional Approval given to the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Report of the Proposed Housing Development at Fanling Golf Course   The Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects (HKILA) and the Hong Kong Institute of Architectural Conservationists (HKICON) welcome the recent court decision to overturn the conditional approval of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Report concerning the Fanling Golf Course. While we support the vision of the Northern Metropolis Development Strategy Report and the Northern Metropolis Action Agenda 2023, we recognise the exceptional cultural landscape and ecological value of the Fanling Golf Course and its significant role in the holistic design and planning of the Northern Metropolis. We stress the significance of preserving the integrity of the Fanling Golf Course to uphold its exceptional cultural landscape and heritage value, which has been widely acknowledged locally and internationally. We urge the Government to thoroughly reassess all viable options for preserving the Old Course of the Fanling Golf Course and consider appropriate planning to preserve its integrity and authenticity. To achieve this mission, HKILA and HKICON have jointly established a Working Group on Cultural Landscapes, which engages interdisciplinary experts to offer constructive advice to the Government and the public. We are also encouraged by the ruling’s recognition of the importance of the Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment (CHIA) and Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment (LVIA) in the EIA reports. We respectfully call upon the Government to pursue initiatives that enhance the conservation of existing cultural landscape assets in Hong Kong based on the following recommendations: 1. Holistic planning of Fanling Golf Course within the Northern Metropolis Fanling Golf Course is located at the centre of the Northern Metropolis and holds strategic significance. With its rich cultural and natural assets, the Fanling Golf Course demonstrates a unique cultural landscape of the northern New Territories. In fact, it has received the prestigious recognition of the 2023 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation. In the long term, cultural landscape should be incorporated into Outline Zoning Plans (OZP) to regulate, conserve, and manage such heritage assets in a sustainable manner. This approach could be adopted by referencing the successful area-based protection of natural landscapes and habitats in the OZP. 2. Formulating policies and guidelines on the cultural landscape Currently, heritage conservation policy prioritises the preservation of buildings and structures yet overlooks the significant value of cultural landscape. We recommend that the Government to establish an interdisciplinary professional platform to review the definition of “site of cultural heritage” beyond buildings and structures to explicitly cover cultural landscape in heritage conservation. The Government should also develop policies and guidelines for cultural landscape that emphasises holistic conservation and management approaches to promote cultural continuity and sustainable development. The Antiquities and Monuments Office’s (AMO) current grading system has covered a few clusters of buildings / cultural landscapes and non-building sites. It was a good step forward, and potentially, it could pave the way for a full review of the grading assessment process to include the setting of graded buildings and heritage sites in general. 3. Establishing a database on the cultural landscape To ensure an effective regulatory framework for heritage conservation and to avoid inappropriate development or land-use changes that may impact the cultural landscape, we recommend the Government establish a cultural landscape database to identify and recognise significant historic urban and rural landscapes, heritage trails, and other important historic sites in Hong Kong by deploying Geographic Information System (GIS) and innovative technology for an accurate database. The initiative requires funding support for research, documentation, and conservation efforts for cultural landscapes while providing resources and technical assistance to aid private owners and local communities in preserving heritage assets. 4. Partnership on the promotion of cultural landscape We recommend that the Government partner with relevant stakeholders and explore suitable use of land with cultural landscape value in Hong Kong, such as, but not limited to, the Fanling Golf Course. To promote public awareness and appreciation of cultural landscapes, collaborations with relevant stakeholders, including professional institutes, local communities, universities/schools, and non-governmental organisations, are essential. In this sense, the Working Group on Cultural Landscape, jointly established by HKILA and HKICON, is a suitable platform to cultivate partnerships with international organisations, such as UNESCO, government departments, and private and public institutions to facilitate knowledge exchange and localise the scope of cultural landscape in Hong Kong. 5. Nominations for registration of Old and Valuable Trees (OVTs) at the Fanling Golf Course Fanling Golf Course has many beautiful mature trees which form an indispensable part of the cultural landscape. Concerning the mature trees within the 32ha land proposed to be resumed by Government on 1st October 2023, as suggested in the Judgement, “the starting point is to recognise that Old and Valuable Trees (“OVTs”) can only formally exist, or be registrable because they are, on unleased government land. But it is obvious that land which is about to be taken back and become unleased government land may have on it potentially registrable OVTs.” The 32ha of the Old Course proposed to be resumed by the Government contains 222 potentially registrable OVTs. We recommend the addition of these trees to the OVT Register in accordance with DEVB TC(W) No. 5/2020 as an invaluable asset to our community that will positively impact the city. 6. Involvement of Registered Landscape Architects and Architectural Conservationists in Advisory Council on the Environment (ACE) It is self-evident that Hong Kong’s landscape is a foundational element of our environment, and the preservation and protection of Hong Kong’s landscape should form a vital part of strategic policy on the environment. The case of the proposed housing development at Fanling Golf Course has revealed the need for quality assessments of Landscape Visual Impact Assessment (LVIA) and Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment (CHIA) under the EIA framework. We recommend the appointment of Registered Landscape Architects under the Landscape Architects Registration Ordinance (Cap. 516) and Architectural Conservationists to the Advisory Council on the Environment (ACE) to ensure the voices of relevant expertise are represented in the EIA assessment process. Both LVIA and CHIA reports should also be conducted under the supervision of Registered Landscape Architect and Architectural Conservationist. 7. Introducing Registered Landscape Architects to supervise and safeguard the quality of Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment (LVIA) and tree survey in EIA One of the major arguments in the EIA report is related to the quality and accuracy of landscape resources and tree surveys. We strongly urge the Government to safeguard the quality of these surveys by enforcing the requirements that LVIA and tree surveys must be undertaken under the supervision and endorsement of Registered Landscape Architects listed under the Landscape Architects Registration Ordinance (Cap. 516) to ensure the quality of surveys and assessment in future EIA reports. With the growing local engagement and international recognition of Hong Kong’s cultural landscape sites, HKILA and HKICON believe proactive conservation planning of the city’s historic and cultural landscape resources is essential for enhancing its reputation as a highly liveable and sustainable city. We are committed to supporting and contributing to Hong Kong’s sustainable development and look forward to collaborating with the Government and stakeholders in our shared mission of heritage conservation.

Dear HKILA Members,     I hope this message finds you well.     I am writing to inform you of several important amendments to our Institute’s Bye-Laws. These changes have been carefully considered and approved by the Council to better serve our members and advance the profession of landscape architecture. The summary of changes is as  follows:     1.17.4 Adjusted the Designation for Accredited Arborist of HKILA from AA to AAHKILA 4.13 Establishment of the Mainland Affairs Committee to address and manage affairs related to our Mainland counterparts, fostering stronger collaboration and engagement. 4.14 Establishment of the Panel on Accreditation and Membership to oversee the accreditation and membership processes, ensuring a more streamlined and transparent approach. 8.2 Added guidance for the acceptance of Accredited Courses under the Reciprocity Arrangement. 8.3 Added guidance for the acceptance of Accredited Courses without the Reciprocity Arrangement.   A copy of the latest Bye-Laws dated 11 Aug 2024 is uploaded to the HKILA webpage. These updates are part of continual efforts to enhance the governance and operational efficiency of HKILA. We believe these changes will bring about positive developments and further strengthen our Institute. Should you have any questions or require clarification on these updates, please do not hesitate to contact us at secretariat@hkila.com.     Regards, Keith Huang Honorary Secretary The Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects

「共築幸福・屋邨節」研討會     香港特別行政區政府房屋局及香港房屋委員會將於本年9月7日至9月15日舉辦「共築幸福・屋邨節」，以推廣幸福概念，並為公營房屋制定「幸福設計」指引以美化和改善未來及現有的屋邨設施、公共空間及社區環境。活動內容包括研討會和工作坊，以及於香港各區超過30條屋邨舉辦一系列和幸福概念相關的康樂文娛活動，包括單車文化導賞、幸福跑團、社區藝術創作、屋邨導賞、慶典晚會及其他以幸福概念為主題的屋邨活動。   誠摯邀請閣下蒞臨於9月12及13日舉行之研討會，與我們和各本地及海外嘉賓分享交流，探討如何提升公營房屋居民的幸福感。如承蒙應允，請回覆此電郵以作相關安排。   期待著你的光臨與指導！   香港特別行政區政府房屋局及香港房屋委員會敬約     請於8月12日（星期一）或之前透過報名連結報名: 日期 活動 地點 報名連結 9月12日(四)上午10:00 (嘉賓接待 – 上午9:30)   1.        研討會(幸福設計對談 I – 幸福感的設計與體驗) 沙田車公廟體育館 https://www.art-mate.net/doc/76316 9月13日(五)上午10:00 (嘉賓接待 – 上午9:30) 1.        研討會(幸福設計對談 II – 地方營造、屋邨管理與服務) 沙田車公廟體育館 https://www.art-mate.net/doc/76318

Dear HKILA Associate Members, Please note that the PPE 2024 written exam results will be announced in mid-January 2025. ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— The HKILA Professional Practice Examination (PPE) 2024 is now open for registration. Please note that registration for re-taking the oral examination (i.e. for candidates failed in the oral examination in previous PPE with exemption given by the BoE from repeating the written examination) is required. The written examination of PPE 2024 is tentatively scheduled on 30 November 2024.   If you have registered as a HKILA Associate Member before 15 September 2022 and comply with the other pre-requisite requirements stated in the PPE Rules and Regulations, you are eligible to apply for the PPE 2024.   The following document links are provided for your preparation and submission for registration: 1.Professional Practice Examination –Rules and Regulations; Click Here 2.Examination Registration Form;Click Here 3.Practical Training Record (Annex A1 Click Here, A2 Click Here, A3 Click Here and Guidance Notes Click Here); 4.Suggested Reference List 2024 (reviewed by PPE examiners); Click Here and 5. Submission Requirements of Practical Experience Presentation.Click Here   A. For registration for re-taking the written examination, applicants are required to attach the eligibility notification for written examination issued in PPE 2023, and submit the Practical Training Record for the period September 2023 to September 2024 only.   B. For registration for re-taking the oral examination, applicants are required to attach the exemption notification for written examination issued in PPE 2023, and submit the Practical Training Record for the period September 2023 to September 2024 only.   *We accept submission of registration by email.   Registration by email should be made by submitting the registration package in ONE SINGLE PDF file. The registration package (including the Registration Form, payment record of Registration and Examination Fees and Practical Training Record) shall be emailed to secretary1@hkila.com. Separate files submission will NOT be accepted.   Payment for registration and examination could be made by PayMe or PayPal. Remarks of payment shall be in format [Name + membership no. (PPE)]. Submitting screen capture of payment record together with the registration package is suggested for our ease of verification.   Alternatively, and similar to past practice, the registration package (including the Registration Form, Registration and Examination Fees, and Practical Training Record) could be submitted to the Institute by mail (West Wing 2/F, 822 Lai Chi Kok Road, Cheung Sha Wan, Kowloon, Hong Kong).   The application date will be open: 1st August 2024 The application deadline will be closed: 17th September 2024 (Before 5:30pm)   Since the prime mode of future communication with applicants would be by email, all applicants are required to provide their email addresses.   Refund policy: Candidate is responsible to ensure that they fulfilled all the criteria for PPE application. There is no refund if HKILA find out the candidate is non-eligible after checking. Refunds will not be issued in any circumstances.   Regards, HKILA Education Committee 2024

香港園境師學會會長陳元敬先生及副會長陳彥璘博士就新田科技城規劃事宜作出以下回應:   1.本會與世界自然基金會香港分會於2024年7月3日出席城規會公眾會議，向成員提出五大優化方案，提升市民的整體生活質素，加強新田科技城應對氣候變化的韌性，減低有關發展帶來的生態影響，共同建構人與自然和諧共存、宜居宜業的新田科技城。   2.五大優化方案包括：保留西北角濕地並打造多功能綠化空間、建造首條專為水獺設計的生態走廊、利用「基於自然的解決方案」提升防洪能力、調整米埔隴村和落馬洲管制站附近的建築高度管制，以及保留石湖圍東面的農地和池塘。   3.本會欣見城規會成員對上述建議方案表示歡迎和肯定，認為這些優化方案可以有效改善新田科技城的整體規劃，充分體現可持續發展的理念。   4.本會期望政府相關部門積極考慮將這五大優化方案納入新田科技城規劃，確保項目成為生態城市的良好示範。 [新聞稿]

Please be informed that the HKILA Award submission due date will be extended to 23:59 on 20 March 2024 (Wed).   It is important to avoid any possible hiccups and technical problems of digital submission to the computer server due to the high transmission rate. Also, it would allow all applicants to have two more days for the submission preparation.   Thanks for your

Dear HKILA members and fellows,   On behalf of the Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects, we are writing to inform you that HKILA Annual Dinner would be rescheduled to April 12 , 2024 ( which was originally be hosted at March 15, 2024 ) with the following details :     Date :       12 April 2024 (Friday) Time :       6:30 p.m. Reception                    8:00 p.m. Dinner Venue :    The Grand Ballroom, Level 2, The Langham,                     8 Peking Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong                     (2-min walk from MTR TSIM SHA TSUI EAST STATION – EXIT L5)   We express our regret for any potential disruption this modification may cause and value your comprehension. We are most honored to have your presence in celebrating this annual event with us together, we thank you for your continuing support and are truly grateful for your sponsorship.   For members and fellows who have already been registered, to assure you that your reservation for the rescheduled event remains valid,  it is greatly appreciated if you could email us in confirming the corresponding attendance. On Occasion where the rescheduled date might find you difficulties in attendance, please advise us on your reservation and we will undertake any necessary action in following up your initial reservation.   Please refer to the attachment for details of the sponsorship programme and advertising opportunities. Please make your reservation on or before 23 Feb 2024 via the link below.  https://forms.gle/XHiAS87SLs8JaMwM9   Should you have any questions, please feel no hesitation to let us know via events@hkila.com or secretary2@hkila.com.   We look forward to seeing you on the event night!      Best Regards, Functions and Events Committee The Hong Kong Institute of Landscape

  Dear HKILA members and fellows,   On behalf of the Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects, we are delighted to announce the details of our 2023 Annual Dinner:    Date :       15 March 2024 (Friday) Time :       6:30 p.m. Reception                   8:00 p.m. Dinner Venue :    The Grand Ballroom, Level 2, The Langham,                   8 Peking Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong                  (2-min walk from MTR TSIM SHA TSUI EAST STATION – EXIT L5)   We are most honored to have your presence in celebrating this annual event with us together, we thank you for your continuing support and are truly grateful of your sponsorship.    Please refer to the attachment for details of the sponsorship programme and advertising opportunities. Please make your reservation on or before 9 Feb 2024 via the link below.   https://forms.gle/XHiAS87SLs8JaMwM9   Should you have any questions, please feel no hesitation to let us know via events@hkila.com or secretary2@hkila.com.    We look forward to seeing you on the event night!       Best Regards, Functions and Events Committee The Hong Kong Institute of Landscape

「前海香港商協會實地考察交流活動 」     香港園境師學會受邀，會員黃凱琦小姐代表出席前海管理局在2023年6月2日舉辦的走進「前海香港商協會實地考察交流活動 」，介紹前海深港現代服務業合作區的發展方針和規劃藍圖，國際合作處特別介紹商協會入駐人才港政策，參觀前海深港青年夢工場、前海哈羅國際學校、前海石公園、前海國際人才港服務窗口、共享辦公空間等。當天香港廿多專業學會及商會均排代表出席，彼此交流及討論國家發展機遇，亦促進瞭解園境業界項目發展機會。  

“Greener Places, Healthier Plants”   Development Bureau released the second pamphlet on “Urban Forestry” themed on “Greener Places, Healthier Plants” at the last quarter of 2022 and informed Members of the last term. The pamphlet introduced the “Right Plant, Right Place, People-Centred” principle.  The pamphlet is available by clicking the link below –   https://bit.ly/3CK1ubx   An advertorial (in Chinese only) to further elaborate the said principle was recently issued on the media HK01. Should you have interest to read our advertorial, you may access it from the following link –   香港01: https://bit.ly/3TVA0q9   Welcome to share with your friends, colleagues and family also.

新聞稿: 香港園境師學會交椅洲人工島簡介會   按此下載新聞稿   (Image 1: 香港園境師學會會長陳元敬園境師) (Image 2: 香港園境師學會內地事務委員會主席劉興達先生) (Image 3: 右五：方學誠先生, JP; 右四：胡國源先生, JP; 右三：姜錦燕女士, JP; 右二：黃恩諾先生, JP) (Image 4) (Image 5:

HKILA was one of the participating organizations to the Construction Safety Summit 2022 and we have also signed the Safety Charter as shown below: 

On 30 December 2022, the Development Bureau (DEVB) announced that 16 non-official members have been appointed to the Urban Forestry Advisory Panel (UFAP) for a term of two years from January 1, 2023. Mr Paul Chan Yuen-king has been appointed as new non-official members and Professor Leslie Chen Hung-chi has been re-appointed as new non-official members (on personal capacity). The spokesman for the DEVB also expressed his gratitude to the nine outgoing non-official members of the UFAP including Mr Evans Iu Po-lung and Mr Patrick Lau Hing-tat, who are both our members. For more details, please click

Thank you for joining the HKILA Accredited Arborists Scheme – 10th Anniversary Symposium – The Ecology of Roadside Trees held on 15 December 2022. The Symposium was a great success and we hope you share our vision and initatives regarding design and management of urban trees in Hong Kong.  

Dear all,   We would like to notify you our new mailing address at West Wing 2/F, 822 Lai Chi Kok Road, Cheung Sha Wan, Kowloon (九龍長沙灣荔枝角道822號2樓西翼). The same commitment to quality and service will be remained. Our telephone numbers are unchanged: 2896 2833 (General Inquiries) 2896 2299 (Membership Matters).   Thank you for your attention.   Regards, HKILA

Dear Members,   We are pleased to share that the project “Mi-Play Unit” initiated by HKILA and the Construction Industry Council (CIC) is having its soft opening on 19 November 2022 at Zero Carbon Park (ZCP) as part of the CIC’s 築月2022 festival. This project originated from HKILA’s Transitional Housing Workgroup initiative last year to creating low cost and easily assembled/ dismantled landscape element for the residents.   The project received support from the following industry partners on pro-bono basis:   2 Square Metres – designer Play Concept – play equipment advice and the main body of the piece GreenWalls – vertical greening and nano-coating elements Tony Ip Green Architects – AP advisory service   The whole piece has been completed in only 1.5 month from design to completion, attach with some photos from yesterday, the team has been working hard getting the piece ready.   Even though our transitional housing initiative last year has been published in the press and journals, it is always better to have an actual piece built and installed for people to see, touch, and in this case play with it. Temporary Places of Public Entertainment (TPPE) licence for the piece is now being applied and once approval is obtained it will be opened to the public. Tentatively the piece will stay at ZCP for 3 months, we are currently liaising with relevant NGOs for the piece to station at different transitional housing site for the residents’ enjoyment.   We encourage members to pay a visit, can bring along your friends and family!   Regards, Paul Chan President, HKILA

HKILA Annual Dinner Invitation_24 February 2023   Dear Members,   Happy New Year! Wish you good health and happiness in 2023 and always!   Please see the following details of our Annual Dinner this year and please do not hesitate to join us!   Date : 24 February 2023 (Friday) Time : 6:30 p.m. Reception             8:00 p.m. Dinner Venue : Grand Ballroom, Kowloon Shangri-La,               64 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon   This year we are honoured to have Ms. Bernadette Linn, JP, Secretary for Development’s presence as our Guest of Honour! The theme of our Annual Dinner is Symbiosis 共生地境.   Please note the deadline of reservation is extended to 20 January 2023, please click the following link to reserve seats/ tables now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf1BUoRWiUrUOaOwRKaA4AkQ4l0Io3Ybr3M6BV2HM8My-re6Q/viewform?usp=sf_link   Should you have any questions, please feel no hesitation to let us know via events@hkila.com or secretariat@hkila.com.     We look forward to seeing you in the event night!   Best Regards,   Functions and Events Committee The Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects  

香港園境師學會對樹木檢測之建議   巴富街塌樹是由真菌感染及根部生長空間受限所致，唯現有目測驗樹不易抽出這種情況，香港園境師學會轄下之「認可樹藝師審核小組」建議政府增加樹木管理及檢測資源，並系統性的按以下條件選擇具較高風險之樹木抽驗：   根部生長空間 （樹木根領位佔樹穴比例／地面以下之根系生長情況） 樹冠生長型態及冠幅 樹齡及高度 脆木品種 （鳳凰木 ／ 洋蹄甲屬 ） 人流／車流   鳳凰木屬淺根性，而巴富街倒塌的鳳凰木供支撐用的直根（Tap Root） 比一般鳳凰木為短，據現場人士所憶述，塌樹時亦沒有木質撕裂的聲音，根部受真菌感染而變碎，而早前亦把水泥行人路面更換為地磚，是次工程會否傷及樹根而令復原力弱的鳳凰木受真菌感染仍有待政府研究。   由是次事件可見目測驗樹法可能有欠全面，特別是樹木本身已有反應木（Reaction Wood）對向光性作出修正，而且有板根（ Buttress Root ），樹藝師目測驗樹時或未能了解地面以下之根系生長情況而誤判。建議政府將來加入非肉眼之方式對樹木風險評估作出抽驗，例如非入侵式之透地雷達（Ground Penetrating Radar）檢測根部。   最新的樹木風險評估表格2憑藉樹藝師經驗填寫的部分較多，經驗較淺的樹藝師未必充分報告樹木缺陷的程度，故此按現時機制，未必可避免同類事件發生。現時一般樹木檢測合約內之施工條款（Specification）並未清晰界定樹藝師是否有責任檢查地面以下之根部，建議與業界商討，釐清樹藝師檢測範圍及責任。     長遠建議： 增添資源研究如何逐步使用地下塑膠支架承托地磚，以免壓實植土，並增加植土，讓根部伸展改善穩定性；   逐步取締樹穴（Tree Pit）種植模式，若現場情況許可，行人路新建和路面改善工程時改以路政署標準圖則Kerb Planter (Dwg. No. H5146)執行；   減少工程對樹木傷害，要求樹木管理部門之園境師於早期工程規劃階段參與樹木保護方案制定；   引入樹木工程現場監督制度，要求樹木管理部門之樹藝師，例如香港園境師學會認可樹藝師，監督受工程影響之樹木冠部和根部修剪，特別在滴水線內之施工；   參考植樹泥土體積的國際指引，審視如何改善現有樹穴；   若對根領位（Root Collar）堅實度有疑問，可以４５度作操作阻力測試鑽探儀 (Resistograph) ；   強化樹藝師對真菌及害蟲之認識和樹病學（Dendropathology）之應用；   長期對重心偏移的大樹樹冠作適度修剪，以減輕樹冠重量及移除枯死枝幹。   希望以上措施能系統性的抽驗具較高風險之樹木，盡快重拾市民對城市樹木檢測的信心，減少不必要的擔憂和非必要的樹木移除。     周兆珩

Dear HKILA Associate Members,   The HKILA Professional Practice Examination (PPE) 2022 is now open for registration. Please note that registration for re-taking the oral examination (i.e. for candidates failed in the oral examination in previous PPE with exemption given by the BoE from repeating the written examination) is required. The written examination of PPE 2022 is tentatively scheduled at the end of November/early December 2022. The following documents (provided in our previous news note) are required for your preparation and submission for registration: 1. Professional Practice Examination – Rules and Regulations; 2. Examination Registration Form; 3. Practical Training Record (Annex A1, A2 , A3 and Guidance Notes); 4. Suggested Reference List; 5. Submission Requirements of Practical Experience Presentation. A. For applicants registered for re-taking the written examination, you are required to attach the eligibility notification for written examination issued in PPE 2021, and only required to submit the Practical Training Record for the period September 2021 to September 2022. B. For applicants registered for re-taking the oral examination, you are required to attach the exemption notification for written examination issued in PPE 2021, and only required to submit the Practical Training Record for the period September 2021 to September 2022. We accept submission of registration by email. Registration by email could be made by submitting softcopy (in pdf format) of the registration package (including the Registration Form, payment record of Registration and Examination Fees and Practical Training Record) to PPE@hkila.com. Payment for registration and examination could be made by Payme or PayPal through scanning Paycode in attached application form. Remarks of payment shall be in format [Name (PPE)]. Submitting screen capture of payment record together with the registration package is suggested for our ease of verification. Alternatively, and similar to past practice, the registration package (including the Registration Form, Registration and Examination Fees, and Practical Training Record) could be submitted to the Institute by mail (P.O. Box 90550 Tsim Sha Tsui Post Office, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong). The application deadline is 30th September 2022. Since the prime mode of future communication with applicants would be by email, all applicants are required to provide their email addresses.   Regards, HKILA Education Committee

Dear HKILA Associate Members, The HKILA Professional Practice Examination (PPE) 2022 is now open for registration. Please note that registration for re-taking the oral examination (i.e. for candidates failed in the oral examination in previous PPE with exemption given by the BoE from repeating the written examination) is required. The written examination of PPE 2022 is tentatively scheduled at the end of November/early December 2022. The following documents are attached for your preparation and submission for registration. 1. Professional Practice Examination – Rules and Regulations;   Click Here 2. Examination Registration Form;   Click Here 3. Practical Training Record (Annex A1: Click Here, A2: Click Here , A3: Click Here, and Guidance Notes: Click Here ); 4. Suggested Reference List; and   Click Here 5. Submission Requirements of Practical Experience Presentation.  Click Here A. For applicants registered for re-taking the written examination, you are required to attach the eligibility notification for written examination issued in PPE 2021, and only required to submit the Practical Training Record for the period September 2021 to September 2022. B. For applicants registered for re-taking the oral examination, you are required to attach the exemption notification for written examination issued in PPE 2021, and only required to submit the Practical Training Record for the period September 2021 to September 2022. We accept submission of registration by email. Registration by email could be made by submitting softcopy (in pdf format) of the registration package (including the Registration Form, payment record of Registration and Examination Fees and Practical Training Record) to PPE@hkila.com. Payment for registration and examination could be made by Payme or PayPal through scanning Paycode in attached application form. Remarks of payment shall be in format [Name (PPE)]. Submitting screen capture of payment record together with the registration package is suggested for our ease of verification. Alternatively, and similar to past practice, the registration package (including the Registration Form, Registration and Examination Fees, and Practical Training Record) could be submitted to the Institute by mail (P.O. Box 90550 Tsim Sha Tsui Post Office, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong). The application deadline is 30th September 2022. Since the prime mode of future communication with applicants would be by email, all applicants are required to provide their email addresses. Regards, HKILA Education

We are pleased to announce the updated HKILA professional practice examination form and Rules & Regulations for your information: 1. HKILA PPE Rules & Regulations 2022 Click Here 2. HKILA PPE Registration Form 2022 Click

Announcement of the HKILA’s New Council 2022/2024   We are pleased to announce the new HKILA Council (2022/2024) listed below for your information:   Council Members: President: Mr. Paul CHAN Vice Presidents: Mr. Isaac SO, Mr. Keith HUANG Honorary Secretary: Mr. Yin-Lun CHAN Honorary Treasurer: Mr. Paul CHOW Elected Council Members: Ms. Carol LI, Mr. S.C. LO & Mr. Bosco SO Immediate Past President: Ms. Iris HOI   Committee Chairs: CPD Committee: Ms. Yannis HUI Education: Mr. Bosco SO Practice: Mr. Philip LEUNG Public Affairs: Ms. Mandy KWOK Publication: Mr. Yin-Lun CHAN Registration: Ms. Katherine WONG Functions and Events: Ms. Carol LI Council of Fellows (Convener): Mr. Tak WONG YLAG: Mr. Terrence HO Webmaster: Mr. Augustine LAM Panel of Accredited Arborists: Mr. Paul CHOW   Attached the below documents for your information: (1) Approved Minutes of Meeting for AGM 2021 (2) Draft Minutes of Meeting for AGM 2022 (3) Council Report for 2021-2022 presented and adopted in the 2022 AGM   We also congratulated the winners of Professional Recognition Awards 2022: – Lifetime Achievement Award: Mr. WONG Chi Kui (CK) – Landscape Architecture Contribution Award: Mr. PRYOR Matthew Robert – Emerging Landscape Award: Mr. YU Ka Long Aaron   Regards,   Yin-Lun CHAN Honorary Secretary

Letter to Mr. Tony Tse Following the Open Seminar on the URA Yau Mong Study   A letter from our President, Ms. Iris Ho, to follow the webinar “You Have a Say on Urban Renewal: Yau Mong Planning Study” on 12-Apr-2022, please download the letter here.

  As part of Greening, Landscape and Tree Management Section of Development Bureau’s continuous efforts to promote the concept of Urban Forestry to the public, they are publishing a series of three online advertorials and videos explaining the Urban Forestry strategies in Hong Kong. Followed by the part one which was published in September 2021, the second part has also been launched on 02 December 2021. The latest advertorial and video explain two urban forestry strategies including “life-cycle management” and “preserving landscape resources and trees”. You may view the advertorial and video at the following links: HK01: https://www.hk01.com/article/699253/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hk01wemedia/posts/486957349317516/   The link to the first advertorial and video is also provided herewith for your easy reference. HK01:

The Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects’ Response to The Chief Executive’s 2021 Policy Address The Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects is in support of the policy address this year. There are many bold initiatives which are aimed at improving Hong Kong overall and we look forward to working with Government to bring positive results to the development of Hong Kong.   We believe in a well-planned city in which public spaces are equitably distributed, well-vegetated, well‐managed, clean, and welcoming. The plan to group together districts from Tin Shui Wai to Man Kam To to Yuen Long South, suggests to us a positive step towards comprehensive planning to bring about holistic results to improve the quality of environment in much of the disparate areas of the New Territories. There are other similar suggestions of planning and area improvements such as Yau Ma Tei and Mong Kok study, and several ecologically sensitive zones including wetlands to be established as actively managed conservation areas. These are positive steps and we suggest the above masterplanning strategy is aimed at the SAR as a whole and we are hopeful that these equally important focuses of well‐planned development and protection of natural resources will be incorporated in a clear and legible manner in the 2030+ report. Implementation of holistic planning with equal focus and balance of development and conservation relies on clear data. The Landscape Value Mapping study provides factual information on the value of our land for landscape and ecology. This Landscape Value Mapping study should be included in the 2030+ plans and should form part of the blueprint for planning and development strategies for, again, the SAR as a whole.   We fiercely believe we are stewards of the land and the SAR for tomorrow must seriously tackle climate change and carbon neutrality. There are some promising steps to suggest sustainability is an overarching fundamental strategy to how we plan and operate the city, including the premise that new development will be led by mass public transport. We hope that in transport planning, emphasis will always be given to public transport, pedestrian and cycleways over roads which, no matter how well we regulate vehicles, counters carbon neutrality aims. We hope the mentioned recycling, waste management and smart city plans will bring substantive results towards carbon neutrality and quality living environment.   Building a liveable city requires good planning, sustainable measures, as well as good governance. We welcome the bold suggestion to re‐organise government structure which at macro and micro levels bring pride (enhancement in sports, creativity, and culture), harmony (welfare of the old, women, children and ethnic minority), and quality (dedicated attention at high level on transport and housing through the split of the bureau, and appointing dedicated Secretary to oversee large scale planning mentioned above). Landscape architecture offers multi‐prone attention in designing efficient settlements and ensuring quality environment. This is done at both district and neighbourhood levels. Landscape architects in civil service can serve the SAR better by being a standalone body to advise all government bureau and departments on holistic environmental planning, quality public realm creation, and effective open space and urban vegetation management. We hope the establishment of a Secretariat office to oversee comprehensive planning will include the discipline of landscape architecture and that all landscape architects in government will be pooled to this organization.     Click here to download the press

Standard Specification of Nursery Plant Materials for Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau   Guangdong province produces and supplies over 90% of soft landscape plant materials for development projects of Hong Kong, there is however, never a common set of specification for use across the regions. HKILA took the initiative of launching the captioned project in 2018 to publish a standardized specification for soft landscape plant materials and in collaboration with Guangdong Landscape Architecture and Ecological Landscape Association (GDLAELA) (廣東省風景園林與生態景觀協會), the Association for the Promotion of Landscaping and Greening in Macao (APLGM) (澳門園景綠化促進協會), and the Hong Kong Landscape Contractors’ Association (HKLCA).   Download the document

  To promote the concept of Urban Forestry to the public, Greening, Landscape and Tree Management Section of Development Bureau has recently published an advertorial and video on HK01 introducing the Urban Forestry strategies in Hong Kong.   Through the showcases of the recently opened Kai Tak Sky Garden and Kai Tak River improvement works, the advertorial and video outline two urban forestry strategies in Hong Kong: promotion of quality greening and blue-green infrastructure.   You are welcome to view the video by clicking here or read the advertorial by clicking here.

  At a virtual award’s ceremony on 18th August 2021, within the opening ceremony of IFLA’s World Congress 2020 taking place in George Town, Penang, Malaysia; IFLA President James Hayter announced Iraqi  Dr. Jala Makhzoumi  as the laureate of the 2021 Sir Geoffrey Jellicoe Award.   Jane Findlay president of the Landscape Insitute (LI) on behalf of IFLA’s president, bestowed the award to Dr. Jala in a pre-recorded event that took place in Birmingham, UK.   You may click here to read the full story or click here to read the full media

Professional Practice Examination (PPE) 2021 is now open for registration   The HKILA Professional Practice Examination (PPE) 2021 is now open for registration. Please note that registration for re-taking the oral examination (i.e. for candidates failed in the oral examination in previous PPE with exemption given by the BoE from repeating the written examination) is required. The written examination of PPE 2021 is tentatively scheduled at the end of November / early December 2021.   The following documents are attached for your preparation and submission for registration. 1. Professional Practice Examination – Rules and Regulations; 2. Examination Information Sheet; 3. Examination Registration Form; 4. Practical Training Record (Annex A1 -A3 and Guidance Notes); 5. Suggested Reference List; and 6. Submission Requirements of Practical Experience Presentation.   For applicants registered for re-taking the written examination, you are required to attach the eligibility notification for written examination issued in PPE 2020, and only required to submit the Practical Training Record for the period September 2020 to September 2021.   For applicants registered for re-taking the oral examination, you are required to attach the exemption notification for written examination issued in PPE 2020, and only required to submit the Practical Training Record for the period September 2020 to September 2021.   We accept submission of registration by email.   Registration by email could be made by submitting softcopy (in pdf format) of the registration package (including the Registration Form, payment record of Registration and Examination Fees, and Practical Training Record) to secretary1@hkila.com. Payment for registration and examination could be made by account transfer to: The HK & Shanghai Banking Corporation (bank code: 004 & account no. 033-211459-838). Copy of proof of payment (pay-in slip or transfer record with applicant’s name and membership number written on it) shall be submitted together with the registration package.   Alternatively and similar to past practice, the registration package (including the Registration Form, Registration and Examination Fees, and Practical Training Record) could be submitted to the Institute by mail (P.O. Box 90550 Tsim Sha Tsui Post Office, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong).   The application deadline is 30th September 2021.   Since the prime mode of future communication with applicants would be by email, all applicants are required to provide their email addresses.   Regards, HKILA Education Committee

Landscape Academic Design Competition Results   At this year’s Landscape Academic Design Competition, YLAG is thrilled to announce our award winners. They have brought their biggest and boldest ideas to their designs, presenting each of the unique proposal that has responded to our ever-changing environment. We would also like to recognize all participants for their outstanding academic work and submissions. Special thanks to our generous sponsors Nobel Regent, Besttop Development Ltd., Mr Peter Duncan and Zzue Creation for supporting our event to be a huge success.   Let’s give a big round of applause to all winners! Check below to explore their creative and evocative work!   Category A Champion- Hui Chun To Anthon Project: Tender Wave (click here)   1st Runner Up- Huang Xinjie Hedy Project: Lung Fu Shan Pinewood Battery- Site Intervention Strategy (click here)   Category B Champion- Cheung Tsz Yui Edelweiss Project: Coastal Adaptation Against Sea Level Rise (click here)   1st Runner Up- Cheung Tsz Yui Edelweiss, Cheung Man Huen, Cheng Tsz Kwok, Chan Chun Yin Project: Anthropology- Development Change through Time (click here)   Category C Champion- Wong Oi Ling Ellena Project: Acushnet Valley Alliance- the Fusion Menu (click here)   1st Runner Up- Poon Cheuk Hei Ryan Project: Towards Resilient Nature Adaptive to Sea Level Rise Tung Chung West 2050+ (click here)

Mechanism for dealing with Complaints against a Member and Registered Practice   The Institute shall deal with a written complaint according to the “Mechanism for dealing with Complaints against a Member and Registered Practice”. Now revised to help explain and specify the complaints process. To visually demonstrate this process a flowchart is accompanied with the text document.   Download the text document here / download the flowchart

Press Release: Webinar on “Standard specification of plant materials for Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau”   Download press release here

Protect Yourself and Others, Let’s get Vaccinated   Vaccination is top priority in the anti-epidemic strategy. The more people are vaccinated, the greater the effectiveness of our anti-epidemic effort. As a professional, our social responsibility is more than our daily jobs, we should advocate for human wellbeing and getting vaccinated ourselves is a way to show our support to fight against COVID-19.   The Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects, as a Professional Body embracing the spirit of fighting the epidemic and actively participate in and support the vaccination program, earnestly encourage all HKILA members (except who are unable to receive the vaccination because of health reasons) to proactively get vaccinated as early as possible, to protect yourself, families and friends, to contribute your effort to anti-epidemic process of our Hong Kong, so as to enable the community to gradually return to normality.   The HKILA champions COVID-19 vaccination. To protect yourself and others, let’s get vaccinated. Please also deliver this message to your family, friends and colleagues. Together, we fight the virus! Thanks!   Link to Hong Kong Government Vaccination Booking System: covidvaccine.gov.hk

Tony Tse Wai-chuen, BBS, JP’s Letter to address the Questions and Comments about“Improving Electoral System (Consolidated Amendments) Bill 2021”   Download letter (Eng. version) Download letter (Chi. version)

Letter to Address the Concern to the Project at Agricultural Park at Kwu Tung Tsiu Keng   A letter from our Chairperson of Public Affairs Committee, Mr. Paul Chan, to address our concern to the project at the agricultural park at Kwu Tung Tsiu Keng (download here) and reply letter from Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (download here).

“Urban Forestry” Pamphlet   The Greening, Landscape and Tree Management Section of the Development Bureau has produced the “Urban Forestry” pamphlet. It aims to introduce the benefits and strategies of urban forestry in Hong Kong, enhance public’s understanding and appreciation of Hong Kong’s urban forest in order to establish and sustain an environmentally pleasing green community together. Please visit www.greening.gov.hk for more details or click here to download the e-copy of the pamphlet.  

活化@Heritage Newsletter   The Commissioner for Heritage’s Office of the Development Bureau has launched the latest issue of the newsletter “活化@Heritage” (download PDF file). This bi-monthly publication provides updates and news relating to revitalisation projects and heritage conservation. Please visit https://www.heritage.gov.hk/en/online/newsletter.htm for a copy of the newsletter.   Happy reading!

Letter from Mr Michael Wong Wai-lun, JP, Secretary for Development about National 14th Five-Year Plan and will proactively integrate Hong Kong into national development.   Download letter here

Interviews with 2020 Professional Landscape Award Winners   The HKILA is extremely proud to announce the 2020 Professional Landscape Awards this year. Below are the exclusive interviews with the winners. (sequence of the list is based on alphabetical order)   Architectural Services Department (click here to download transcript) – Cattle Depot Art Park (Revitalisation of the Rear Portion of the Cattle Depot)     Earthasia Limited (click here to download transcript) – The Fangshan Wisdom Farm – Restoration of Maozhou River (Guangming Section)     URBIS Limited (click here to download transcript) – Tsim Sha Tsui Waterfront Revitalisation – Avenue of Stars – Tsim Sha Tsui Waterfront Revitalisation – Victoria Dockside

2020 Sustainable Slope Excellence Award The close proximity of steeply sloping terrain to buildings and infrastructure in Hong Kong, coupled with seasonal torrential rainfall, inevitably brings with it the risk of casualties due to landslides. On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Landslip Prevention and Mitigation Programme, the GEO organised a special event, namely the”2020 Sustainable Slope Excellence Award”, with support from The Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects, Development Bureau – Greening, Landscape and Tree Management Section, The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers – Geotechnical Division, the Conservancy Association and Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department. The event promoted good practice and enhanced trans-disciplinary input to integrate slope landscape design with ecological and sustainability considerations.   The competition has been successfully completed. After evaluating an incredible shortlist of high-quality entries, our judging panel has selected the following winners:   “Man-made Slope/Retaining Wall Category” – Champion: 11NW-A/C597 (C M Wong & Associates Ltd) – 1st runner up: 11NW-A/C196 (AECOM Asia Co Ltd) – 2nd runner up: 13NW-B/F87 (Jacobs China Ltd) – Special Merit: 11SW-A/CR1113 (C M Wong & Associates Ltd) – Outstanding Performance: 11SW-D/CR1562 (Halcrow China Ltd)   “Natural Terrain Catchment Category” – Champion: 9SW-D/DF8 (Ove Arup & Partners Hong Kong Ltd) – 1st runner up: 7SE-C/ND4 and 7SE-C/ND5 (AECOM Asia Co Ltd) – 2nd runner up: 7NW-B/DF6 and 7NW-B/DF7 (Halcrow China Ltd) – Outstanding Performance: 12SW-B/ND1 (Jacobs China Ltd) & 15NE-A/ND5 (Fugro (Hong Kong) Ltd)   Internet Links: CEDD Website: https://www.cedd.gov.hk/eng/events-publicity/events-and-others/index-id-212.html

Agreement No. CE 15/2020 (CE): Artificial Islands in the Central Waters – Investigation   The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (“HKSAR”) announced the Lantau Tomorrow Vision in 2018. The Vision aims to increase land supply to meet the medium-to-long term development needs of Hong Kong, and covers the development of artificial islands in Central Waters, North Lantau and the coastal areas of Tuen Mun, to be supported by a new set of transport networks connecting various development areas. One of the key initiatives of the Vision is to conduct a planning and engineering study on the first phase of the artificial islands in the Central Waters involving a total reclaimed area of about 1,000 hectares, together with a transport infrastructure study mainly for the priority road and rail connections linking the artificial islands with Hong Kong Island, Northeast Lantau and the coastal areas of Tuen Mun (“the Study”). Apart from housing development, the artificial islands will also support the development of Hong Kong’s third core business district. Carbon neutral, smart and innovative initiatives are the ingredients of the Study. Details of the Lantau Tomorrow Vision can be found via the internet link given at the end.   The Civil Engineering and Development Department (“CEDD”) is inviting expression of interest (“EOI”) from interested consultant firms for undertaking the Study, which is scheduled for commencement in mid-2021 for completion in 42 months. Please note that this letter does not form part of the tender documents. Information in this letter is only for general reference. Tenderers should refer to tender documents for details relating to the requirements and procedures of tender submissions for this Study.   All local and overseas consultant firms are welcome to participate in the Study. Interested consultant firms not on the list of Group 3 under the Service Category of “Civil Infrastructure and Development” (“CE Group 3”) or the list of Group 2 under the Service Category of “Town Planning” (“TP Group 2”) maintained by the Engineering and Associated Consultants Selection Board (“EACSB”) of the HKSAR Government, may form joint ventures with CE Group 3 consultant(s) or TP Group 2 consultant(s) (lists of CE and TP consultants can be found via the internet links given at the end of this letter) to submit the EOI or participate as sub-consultants of CE Group 3 consultant(s) or TP Group 2 consultant(s). Other requirements of the EOI submission are detailed in the EOI tender notice (accessible via the internet link given at the end) and the EOI Invitation letter.   Alternatively, consultant firms not on the lists of CE Group 3 and TP Group 2 may submit applications to the EACSB for inclusion on the list(s) on or before the close of EOI submission; these consultant firms will be deemed to be on the list(s) under that/those Service Category(ies) and Group(s) in the assessment at the EOI stage. However, their Technical and Fee Proposal (if the consultant firms are shortlisted at the EOI stage) will NOT be considered unless approval from EACSB for the inclusion on the list(s) under that/those Service Category(ies) and Group(s) are obtained on or before the close of the Technical and Fee Proposal submission. Details of application requirements and procedures for inclusion on the lists of Consultants in EACSB can be found via the internet link given at the end.   Interested consultant firms may obtain a copy of EOI invitation letter and Electronic Invitation Package (“EIP”) for the above contract, either in person (at the following time and address), or by email, by filling and submitting the EIP Application Form (which can be downloaded via the internet link given at the end) to CEDD.   Office hour: 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (GMT +8) from Monday to Friday, except public holidays   Sustainable Lantau Office, CEDD 13/F, North Point Government Offices 333 Java Road, North Point, Hong Kong   The EOI submission deadline is 12:00 noon (GMT +8) on 22 January 2021 (Friday).   An online tender briefing for EOI will be held on 5 January 2021 (Tuesday) at 7:00 p.m. (GMT +8). Interested consultant firms wishing to join the online briefing shall complete the Tender Briefing Application Form (which can be downloaded via the internet link given at the end of this letter) and return it by email to lantautomorrow@cedd.gov.hk on or before 28 December 2020 (Monday).   If you have any enquiries, please contact my Senior Engineer, Mr. P K CHEUNG, at (+852) 2231 4456, or through email at lantautomorrow@cedd.gov.hk.   Internet Links: Details of Lantau Tomorrow Vision https://www.lantau.gov.hk/en/lantau-tomorrow-vision/index.html   List of CE consultants https://www.cedd.gov.hk/filemanager/eng/content_23/consultant_list_ce.xlsx   List of TP consultants https://www.cedd.gov.hk/filemanager/eng/content_23/consultant_list_tp.xlsx   EOI Tender Notice https://www.cedd.gov.hk/eng/tender-notices/consultancy-agreements/invitation-for-expression-of-interest/index.html   Application details for inclusion on the lists of Consultants in EACSB https://www.cedd.gov.hk/filemanager/eng/content_23/letter_to_invite_application_for_inclusion_in_the_list.pdf https://www.devb.gov.hk/en/publications_and_press_releases/publications/standard_consultancy_document/the_guidelines_for_the_new_eacsb_policy/index.html https://www.cedd.gov.hk/filemanager/eng/content_23/eacsb_pdf.pdf   EIP Application Form http://www.lantau.gov.hk/filemanager/content/whats-new/EIP-Application-Form.pdf   Tender Briefing Application Form http://www.lantau.gov.hk/filemanager/content/whats-new/Registration-Form.pdf

Dear Members,   The HKILA is extremely proud to announce the 2020 Professional Landscape Awards winners this year. All the entries were of very high standards and our jurors from around the world had high praise of their projects. Here is a summary of the adjudication:   The adjudication was conducted in two stages. In the first each juror made a preliminary evaluation of the submitted entries against the detailed selection criteria, in the second they met online to debate the merits of the submissions, and agree on the winners. In a slight departure from previous award exercises, jurors’ discussions focused on the specific contribution of the landscape architect to the project. The jurors were impressed with the quality and richness of the work on show, and diversity of scale, type and geographical location of projects. Collectively the entries reflected the technical and intellectual strength of professional practice in Hong Kong and the very broad scope and relevance of work that HKILA members are presently engaged in. After lengthy discussion the jurors selected five projects in which that they considered that the landscape architect had exercised exceptional skill in achieving high quality results:   2020 Professional Landscape Awards winners: (sequence of the list is based on alphabetic order)   Architectural Services Department – Cattle Depot Art Park 牛棚藝術公園 (Revitalisation of the Rear Portion of the Cattle Depot) (click here to view the images)   Earthasia Limited – The Fangshan Wisdom Farm (click here to view the images) – Restoration of Maozhou River (click here to view the images)   URBIS Limited – Tsim Sha Tsui Waterfront Revitalisation – Avenue of Stars (click here to view the images) – Tsim Sha Tsui Waterfront Revitalisation – Victoria Dockside (click here to view the images)   The exceptional circumstance this year has limited our announcement to a virtual one. We are not able to congratulate the winners in person this year as we normally do in the annual dinner celebrations. But with our annual dinner postponement to March 2021, we will still shake the winners’ hands at the upcoming event. Please join us in celebrating the fantastic works our Professional Members and Fellows have accomplished.   Regards,   Annual Awards OC

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YOUR REGULAR ROUND UP OF NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE Kongjian Yu is the recipient of the 2020 IFLA Sir Geoffrey Jellicoe Award. Read all about it here.  Watch the award ceremony here. Beverly Sandalack is the recipient of the 2020 IFLA Presidents Award. More information here. Watch the award ceremony here. AAPME Award Winners Announced The 2020 IFLA AAPME Awards Ceremony has taken place. In its second iteration, the awards received 280 submissions this year and a total of 143 entries were recognised with an award. Watch the award ceremony here.  Read about the judges top picks here. 2020 IFLA EUROPE Student and Young Professionals Competition Winners More information here. IFLA 2020 World Council Summary The IFLA World Council took place online this year. With a theme of ‘Healthy and Inclusive Landscapes’ IFLA Delegates and observers met over 2 days in September to watch workshops around health topics and hear papers presented by IFLA ExCo officer.  Videos of the event – and more – can be found here. Happening now! IFLA Americas Regional Conference. Find the agenda here and watch on their YouTube Channel here. The Canadian Society of Landscape Architects (CSLA) announces that Professor Peter Jacobs, AAPQ, FCSLA, FASLA, was selected by a jury as the 2020 recipient of the Governor General’s Medal in Landscape Architecture. More info here. The Landscape Institute has launched an international ideas competition on streets, squares and greenspaces in response to COVID-19. More info here. Job Alert:  Studio Director – Landscape Architecture (Shanghai / China) for Aspect Studios. More information here. ‘Thinkers and Doers’ Lecture Series – Maria Gabriella Trovato (Lebanon) presenting “Spaces of crisis and conflict. Landscapes in emergency”.  Wednesday 28 October 2020 at 8am NZ time. More info here. AILA elects new President More information here. www.iflaworld.org

2020 Sir Geoffrey Jellicoe Award Ceremony will be held on October 8, 2020 and the event will also announce the recipient of the 2020 IFLA Presidents Award. This is the opportunity out of the current terrible condition – that we are able to be closer to the international community due to the positive works of others. Please find details below: Date: 8-Oct-2020 Time: 8:00 pm (HKT) Venue: Online via YouTube here  (please subscribe to get further information) Detail: click here to know more about the

Dear members,   Firstly, we would like to thank you for your always support and your patience in this matter. In the view of Covid-19 situation and public health concern, the HKILA has decided to postpone our 31st and 32nd Annual Dinner again, which will be held on Friday 5 March 2021, venue and event starting time remains unchanged.   -Date : 5-Mar-2021 (Friday) -Time : 6:30 p.m. Cocktail Reception 8:00 p.m. Dinner -Venue : Renaissance Harbour View Hotel Hong Kong, Concord Room, 8/F, 1 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong   Thanks for your understanding and apologize for any inconveniences caused. We will be honoured to have your presence in celebrating our event and Chinese New Year together!   For anyone who haven’t registered yet, please note the registration is reopen, reservation is made on first-come-first-serve basis, please click the online registration form to reserve a seat for you and your friends now.   If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email events@hkila.com or secretariat@hkila.com.   Regards,   Functions and Events Committee The Hong Kong Institute of Landscape

Training Course on “Application of ISO 26000 – Guidance on Social Responsibility ISO26000 is an International Standard offering guidance on social responsibility to any organization regardless of type, size or location. It helps clarify what social responsibility is, helps organizations translate principles into effective actions and benchmark best practices relating to social responsibility, globally. ISO 26000 has been well-recognized as a way of assessing an organization’s commitment to sustainability and thereby contribute more to environmental, social and economic development. ISO26000 Training

For the first time in history, Zhuhai Special Economic Zone (SEZ) and in particular Hengqin New Town Government has enacted a regulation whereby Hong Kong landscape architectural practices and Registered Landscape Architects are able to register to practice in Hengqin. Please refer to the links (in Chinese) of the guidelines. This is brought about through active collaboration between Development Bureau, Hengqin government, and the professional institutes including HKILA. We encourage you to seize this opportunity to register.   Related links: Click here for the invitation letter from Development Bureau   Click here for the implementing regulations   Click here for the application details and form   Click here for the presentation of

The Study Sponsorship Scheme and the Trainee Programme under the Urban Forestry Support Fund have been open for application starting 13 July 2020 and 10 August 2020 respectively. Details as below: (1) Study Sponsorship Scheme to nurture youngsters as arborists and tree workers (13 July 2020) https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202007/13/P2020071300226.htm?fontSize=3 (2) Trainee Programme to train arborists and tree climbers (10 August 2020)

Dear members, A quarantine exemption scheme to facilitate the work of some construction personnel who need to provide professional services in the Mainland is now valid from 13 May 2020. This scheme is to strike a balance between protecting the public health and the interest of Hong Kong’s economic development. The details of the scheme including the exemption arrangement and the application form can be found in our website accessible via the hyperlink from DevB (https://www.devb.gov.hk/en/public_forms/index.html). Or simply click this link https://hkila.com.w26.ysdhost.com/file/news-pdf828.pdf for details. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to secretariat@hkila.com. for

Dear members, International ideas competition (Lentoasemanpuisto) can be found at link http://hel.fi/lentoasemanpuisto Also see the press release https://hkila.com.w26.ysdhost.com/file/news-pdf829.pdf your reference. HKILA

Dear members, We are pleased to announce the new Council of The Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects elected at the Annual General Meeting held on 27 April 2020. President : Ms. Iris HOI 許虹 Vice-President : Mr. Paul Yuen-king CHAN 陳元敬/ Mr. Keith HUANG 黃克剛 Honorary Secretary : Mr. Bosco Ho-lung SO 蘇浩龍 Honorary Treasurer : Mr. Isaac Shui-shan SO 蘇瑞山 Council Member : Mr. Shun-cheong LO 盧順昌 Council Member : Ms. Charmaine Suet-Ming TSANG 曾雪明 Council Member : Mr. Aaron Ka-Long YU 余嘉朗 Immediate Past President : Mr. Tak-yip WONG 黃德業 We would like to express our gratitude appreciation of your continuous support to the Institute. If you have any inquiry, please contact our secretariat at secretariat@hkila.com. Details: https://hkila.com.w26.ysdhost.com/file/news-pdf826.pdf Bosco So Honorary Secretary

In light of the ongoing uncertainty regarding the global COVID-19 pandemic, the Organizing Committee, in agreement with SER Europe Board has taken the difficult decision to postpone the 12th European Conference on Ecological Restoration. The organizers’ main concern is to guarantee the health of everyone involved in the Conference and ensure that the ambition and quality of SER Europe Conferences are maintained. Our new dates are 31 August – 04 September 2021 in Alicante. Details:

Letter from The Association of Landscape Consultants to Development Bureau:

Letter from DEVB to Registered Practices of The Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects. Letter:

April Edition of IFLA Europe Newsletter: – Message from Karin Helms, IFLA Europe President – Welcome our new Delegate Krzysztof Herman from Poland! – IFLA Europe Exhibition Project “Landscape as a common ground” – Becoming a Landscape Architect – Call for papers for the History and Evolution of Training in Landscape Architecture, Versailles-Marseille National School of Landscape Architecture Conference May – June 2021 – WINDOW_e_SCAPES 2020 initiative from PHALA, Greece – Landscape Institute UK launches LI Campus, a brand-new digital resource – Council of Europe Environmental Protection and Human Rights, High-Level Conference organised by the Georgian Presidency of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe – Message from James Hayter, IFLA President – News from our Partners: LE:NOTRE Landscape Forum 2020 Goes Online – ECLAS Conference Stop-and-Think postponed to 2021 – Europa Nostra Agora launched! – LAE: Call for entries LAE#6 – Closing date for submissions EXTENDED: 1 June 2020! Check here:

Jointly with the Association of Landscape Consultants, The Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects express our gratitude to Government of the interim relief measures to the building industry. And we suggest several measures in building a healthy city to the Secretary for development. Letter:

謝偉銓議員早前聯同四個專業學會代表，與發展局、多個相關部門及建造業議會代表會面，反映建測規園業界在疫情下面對的困難和訴求，包括要求擴大建造業抗疫支援計劃的適用範圍，至涵蓋政府AACSB及EACSB名單以外的業界顧問公司。政府剛宣布，會將計劃的受惠對象，擴闊至各專業學會轄下的公司會員，每間公司可獲發2萬元抗疫補助金，詳情有待發展局及建造業議會公布。以下為政府的相關新聞公報: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202004/01/P2020040100407.htm 此外，謝議員已就政府即將推出的「防疫抗疫基金2.0」，去信特首提出多項建議，包括進一步檢視及放寬有關建造業資助的申請資格，讓更多有需要的業界公司受惠，以及透過提高政府顧問合約的預支款項比率、加快付款流程、酌情發放階段性付款等，紓緩業界面對的資金鏈斷裂危機。有關信件:

In the times when COVID-19 is dominating all the news, affects all sectors of life and we need to adapt to the current situation and the challenges, IFLA Europe would like to appeal to the creativity of landscape architecture students and young professionals, and announce 2020 IFLA Europe Student and Young Professionals Competition on topic ‘Footprints in Landscape”. Details:

就政府合約付款問題去信司長: https://hkila.com.w26.ysdhost.com/file/news-pdf806.pdf 就預算案及抗疫基金支援措施去信發展局長: https://hkila.com.w26.ysdhost.com/file/news-pdf807.pdf 去信發展局常任秘書長: https://hkila.com.w26.ysdhost.com/file/news-pdf808.pdf 就中小企擔保計劃去信商經局局長

Landscape architecture can help our planet in managing two of our gravest problems – environmental degradation and loss of ecosystems through human mismanagement and climate change, and the health of our global communities. Through design, we can make our world a better place by focusing our efforts on the protection and management of the natural environment and humanising the effects of urbanisation and disruption to natural systems. Landscape architects share a commitment to manage our natural environments for future generations and to connect people with nature in our cities. We are committed to working with nature to provide healthy outdoor spaces, to manage urban stormwater, to ameliorate contaminated sites and to connect communities. Our role is to orchestrate safe and inclusive places that are also a joy to be in. Whilst COVID-19 will challenge our communities globally, it is also a call for solidarity, common sense and a renewal of common values. Let us continue to share the power of landscape architecture for a better world. — James Hayter IFLA President

The first stage of the IFLA APR voting procedures for the 2020 APR Level elections for: – IFLA-APR Honorary Treasurer – IFLA-APR Sub Committee Chair – Professional Practice and Policy – IFLA-APR Sub Committee Chair – Education and Economic Affairs – IFLA-APR Working Group – Climate Change This is a call for nominations start on 24 March and are due on 23 April at 18.00 (Singapore Time, GMT+8). More details: https://hkila.com.w26.ysdhost.com/file/news-pdf801.pdf – Nomination form: https://hkila.com.w26.ysdhost.com/file/news-pdf802.pdf – Consent form:

Hong Kong Green Building Council (HKGBC) is pleased to announce that Green Data Centres Practice Guide V1.0 (Practice Guide) and BEAM Plus Data Centres V1.0 (Beta 0) have been soft launched, in order to solicit views of stakeholders. Data centre is a key IT infrastructure for both the Government and the private sector in positioning Hong Kong as a smart city and data centre hub. While global actions are calling for energy saving and environmental protection, data centres usually require high energy to operate. It is imminent that during the planning, design, construction and the subsequent management and operation of data centres to take into consideration of appropriate green practices and measures to help energy saving and environmental protection. In light of that, an assessment methodology for the data centre building type (including new and existing data centres) under BEAM Plus has been established by BEAM Society Limited (BSL) to assess the effectiveness of the green measures adopted by data centres. A Practice Guide is also produced to encourage data centre owners to implement/ enhance/ improve the relevant green practices and measures. See more:

The Rosa Barba Prize is currently open for nominations until 31.03.2020 More details:

IFLA is looking to create a global network of passionate Landscape Architects to shape the future of the industry. In order to develop them, IFLA would like to present the Young LA Alliance, a free membership program aimed at giving young professionals under the age of 35 an opportunity to grow and learn together. This free membership offers young landscape architects the opportunity to join a growing community of passionate professionals. Exclusively for landscape architects under the age of 35, members will be able to: – Share their interests with the community. – Express desired volunteer opportunities to IFLA APR so that these can be met in the near future. – Interact with like-minded landscape architects and share idea and opinions. – Learn more about the profession, through mentorships when the community grows. – Be identified for potential projects that could interest them. – BE the future of IFLA. Details:

There is now less than two weeks to go to the submission deadline of AAPME Awards 2020. This is open to all resilience design projects from around the world. The entries will go through a rigorous two stage judging process by a distinguished panel of IFLA national and regional presidents, international jury members and acclaimed practitioners. In order for your projects to succeed in the eyes of the judges please see the following criteria to fulfill at best. Criteria for BUILT Categories (DESIGN): – Innovation in design expression within its context – Elegance of resolution of circulation and spatial experience – Evidence of resilience and environmental sensitivity – Clarity of graphic and written communication – Overall design excellence and community relevance Criteria for UNBUILT Categories (PLANNING): – Innovation in approach or solutions within its context – Quality and depth of analysis and planning – Evidence of resilience and environmental sensitivity – Clarity of written and graphic communication – Overall excellence in value to the client, local communities, and the environment Details: https://iflaapr.org/ifla-aapme-awards-2020 Please to secure your design submission(s) by

The Land Special Issue invites papers that discuss and present perspectives from both academia and professional practice in landscape architecture which address the synergies between academic programmes and professional organisations. The aim for this Special Issue is to critically look at existing system barriers and opportunities afforded by educational standards and assessment of landscape architecture programmes and to explore strategies required to promote a better collaboration between education institutions and professional bodies in terms of landscape design, planning, conservation and management. More information can be found

The government recently implements ‘work-from-home’ arrangement in order to reduce the risk of the spread of the novel coronavirus in the community. Hon Tony Tse, Legislative Council Member, raised the questions to Development Bureau and Security Bureau for this special work arrangement, please find the below letters for reference. – Reply from Development Bureau (27-Feb-2020): https://hkila.com.w26.ysdhost.com/file/news-pdf793.pdf – Letter to Development Bureau (21-Feb-2020): https://hkila.com.w26.ysdhost.com/file/news-pdf792.pdf – Follow up letter to Development Bureau (17-Feb-2020): https://hkila.com.w26.ysdhost.com/file/news-pdf784.pdf – Follow up letter to Security Bureau (17-Feb-2020): https://hkila.com.w26.ysdhost.com/file/news-pdf787.pdf – Letter to Security Bureau (11-Feb-2020): https://hkila.com.w26.ysdhost.com/file/news-pdf786.pdf – Letter to Development Bureau (6-Feb-2020):

Presentation materials made available by speakers from the Hong Kong 2020 International Urban Forestry Conference are available for download (PDF format): Session 1: Green Cities (https://drive.google.com/open?id=1USbbgpsIZND__GxFLWYHe80mBcZuJ6bt) – International perspectives on solutions and innovations to greening compact cities  By Prof C. Y. JIM  – The Future City is a Green City  By Ms Jennifer GREENFELD – Understanding and Improving ‘the Urban Forest’ : Lessons from the UK  By Dr Kieron J. DOICK — — Session 2: Resilient Landscape (https://drive.google.com/open?id=1ADhBB8PmKh4IOV2pdF-Id-4Es8dRGfEy) – A Forest for our Urban Future: Governing and Planning for Success in Urban Forestry  By Prof Cecil C. KONIJNENDIJK – Instilling Biophilia in Planning and Design – Hong Kong 2030+’s Strategic Response to Connect Us with Nature  By Ms Vivian LAI – Landscape-Based Solution for Climate Resilience  By Mr Paul CHAN – Landscape Planting for Building Resilience and Enhancing Biodiversity  By Dr Jackie YIP — — Session 3: Tree Care (https://drive.google.com/open?id=1FzkNupLG4i5wLqIOjMV9UUlANghSLTyj) – Tree Management for Storm Damage Reduction and Restoration By Mr Kevin K. ECKERT – Urban Tree Management Practices in Europe By Mr Bodo SIEGERT – Proactive Urban Forestry – Acacia Management and Beyond By Ms Kathy NG – Tree Failure, Risk Assessment and Management By Dr Gregory M. MOORE – Assessing and Managing Branch Junctions in Trees By Dr Duncan

– Meeting date: 15-16 Sep 2019 – Download minutes:

Urban landscapes are not just for beautifying the city, not just to fulfill sustainable development principles, and not just to help combat climate change. More importantly given the latest widespread concern of COVID-19, urban landscapes need to confront issues to do with human health. The HKILA has the rare opportunity to partner with the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Division of Social Science professor Stuart Gietel-Basten to investigate garden design with a focus on human health. We held a conference in November 2018 where nine experts in the field talked about garden therapy and how traditional Japanese gardens contribute to psychological and physiological human wellbeing. We visited Kyoto in September 2019 and visited ten gardens, temples and sites that are beautiful and spiritually uplifting. Please find the link of the report which is funded under the Professional Services Advancement Support Scheme, of the project titled “Development capacity and international co-operation in therapeutic landscape architecture for ageing population”. Please download at:

Processing and Compliance Checking of Landscape Submissions related to Planning Applications: https://www.pland.gov.hk/pland_en/tech_doc/pra_note/pn_1_19.html (This Practice Note takes effect from 15 May

The 7th Congress of CTLA-Turkish Chamber of Landscape Architects and 30th Jubilee IFLA Europe General Assembly entitled ‘Landscape as a collective memory’ took place 6-10 November 2019, in Antalya, Turkey. The topic of the Congress and General Assembly was about landscape and memory as important topic in our field. The General Assembly is the opportunity for all European Delegates from IFLA Europe member countries as well as other participants who come as observers, to meet and discuss IFLA Europe’s mission, aims and objectives. New Executive Council officers were elected for a 2-year term for a period 2019-2021: Ms Karin Helms, President Ms Darija Perkovic, Vice President Communications Ms Margarida Cancela d’Abreu, Vice President Education Ms Katerina Gkoltsiou, Vice President Professional Practice Mr Hermann Georg Gunnlaugsson, Treasurer Press release:

Architectural Services Department has released a set of proposed amendments to the General Specification for Building 2017 Edition (incorporating Corrigendum No. GA2017-010) and invites our members to provide comments to the proposed amendments. Please pay particularly attention to Section 25 Landscape Work and Section 24 External Works. We invite your comments no later than 28-Nov-2019. A full set of the proposed Corrigendum No. 2017-02 of the General Specification for Building 2017 Edition can be downloaded here:

Dear HKILA members, Further to Government’s launch of the new JPN3 and PNPP1/2019, Government has issued the attached FAQs (https://hkila.com.w26.ysdhost.com/file/news-pdf741.pdf). Please raise any further questions not covered in this FAQs and we will endeavour to obtain answers for you. You are also welcome to contact us to make comments on answers provided to the current set of FAQs. Regards, HKILA

The results of the Pilot International Conference that Associate Prof. Dr. MISATO UEHARA (Chair of the IFLA APR Climate Change Task Form Team) held in March 2019:

New lines for handling membership related matters are now available for members and public:- 2896 2299 (tel) / 2896 2121 (fax) The Institute main telephone number 2896 2833 and facsimile number 2896 3938 will remain unchanged. Please kindly update your contact information and look forward to serving you as usual with the new telephone number. — 香港園境師學會已經開啟下列新電話及傳真號碼，目的是給予會員及公眾對會籍上查詢︰- 2896 2299 (tel) / 2896 2121 (fax) 此外，學會主要電話號碼 2896 2833及傳真號碼 2896

Starting from 28 June 2019, the Advisory and Development Proposal Team (ADPT) of Tree Unit of LandsD was disbanded and a new office called “Landscape Advisory Team” (LAT) “園境建議小組” was set up, merging with the Building Plan Unit (BPU) of Development Control Section, Lands Department (LandsD). The role and duties of LAT is to provide landscape technical advice on landscape and tree matters in relation to development control and tree-related issues on private land and submissions under lease. You may surf to the Government Directory <https://tel.directory.gov.hk/0237006615_ENG.html> for the updated post titles and email addresses of the Landscape Advisory Team (LAT),

Starting from 28 June 2019, the Advisory and Development Proposal Team (ADPT) of Tree Unit of LandsD was disbanded and a new office called “Landscape Advisory Team” (LAT) “園境建議小組” was set up, merging with the Building Plan Unit (BPU) of Development Control Section, Lands Department (LandsD). The role and duties of LAT is to provide landscape technical advice on landscape and tree matters in relation to development control and tree-related issues on private land and submissions under lease. You may surf to the Government Directory for the updated post titles and email addresses of the Landscape Advisory Team (LAT),

Letter to Planning Department, Civil Engineering and Development Department, The University of Hong Kong and AECOM:

The biannual newsletter series is part of our “HSBC Rural Sustainability” programme. It provides latest updates about the programme as well as stories and knowledge in relation to rural sustainability and community revitalisation. E-version:

Letter from Hon Tse Wai Chuen to Secretary for Development (3-Jun-2019) https://hkila.com.w26.ysdhost.com/file/news-pdf669.pdf Letter from HKILA to Financial Secretary highlighting the view on the Establishment of Urban Forestry Support Fund (5-Mar-2019)

In light of the Government’s recent proposal to introduce the Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) Pilot Scheme, Civic Exchange engaged with academic experts, representatives from the government, and the industry to, together, explore: • how we may promote movement of people and goods; • what tools should be put in place to achieve this and make Hong Kong a more liveable city; and • what important attributes we should take note of in the design of a successful ERP system. With the valuable inputs we gathered, we prepared a position paper to outline our recommendations on this issue — an issue which has been up for discussion in Hong Kong since the 1980s. English version: https://civic-exchange.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Civic-Exchange_ERP_Position_Eng.pdf Chinese version:

Pursuant to the signing of the Agreement on Trade in Goods by the Mainland and Hong Kong under Mainland and Hong Kong Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement (CEPA) framework on 14 December 2018, Trade and Industry Department has updated the leaflet to introduce the latest liberalisation measures and implementation details of CEPA. The CEPA leaflet is now available at the following website links: (i) Traditional Chinese version https://www.tid.gov.hk/tc_chi/cepa/press/files/CEPA_leaflet.pdf (ii) Simplified Chinese version https://www.tid.gov.hk/sc_chi/cepa/press/files/CEPA_leaflet.pdf (iii) English version https://www.tid.gov.hk/english/cepa/press/files/CEPA_leaflet.pdf And here’s a booklet of CEPA Success Stories with 11 companies sharing their valuable experience in exploring the Mainland market through CEPA. The booklet is available for download at the TID website below: (i) Traditional Chinese version https://www.tid.gov.hk/tc_chi/cepa/press/files/CEPA_success.pdf (ii) Simplified Chinese version https://www.tid.gov.hk/sc_chi/cepa/press/files/CEPA_success.pdf (iii) English version https://www.tid.gov.hk/english/cepa/press/files/CEPA_success.pdf In addition, the new CEPA video (Cantonese version, English version will be ready later on) has been uploaded onto our website which aims to showcase the advantages of CEPA to local and external investors. You may wish to watch the video via the following link: https://www.tid.gov.hk/tc_chi/cepa/webcast/cpea_201904.html More details about CEPA can be found on the website of our Department

A letter from the Energizing Kowloon East Office, Development Bureau on Facilitating Provision of Pedestrian Links by the Private Sector:

Blog post:

The Building Authority (BA) has just issued the following revised Practice Note for Authorized Person, Registered Structural Engineers and Registered Geotechnical Engineers and revised Practice Note for Registered Contractors, and you may wish to view/download the documents vide the attached links: – Practice Note for Authorized Persons, Registered Structural Engineers and Registered Geotechnical Engineers ADM-5 “Submissions to the Buildings Department”: https://www.bd.gov.hk/doc/en/resources/codes-and-references/practice-notes-and-circular-letters/pnap/ADM/ADM005.pdf – Practice Notes for Registered Contractors 74 “Submissions to the Buildings Department” https://www.bd.gov.hk/doc/en/resources/codes-and-references/practice-notes-and-circular-letters/pnrc/Pnrc74.pdf These revised practice notes provide update on the receipt points for the various types of submissions to the Buildings

The letter to Mr. Chan Mo Po, Paul for responding to proposed “Urban Forestry Support Fund” in 2019-20 Budget and establishment of accreditation scheme on academic programmes under HKILA’s accredited arborists scheme:

The Commissioner for Heritage’s Office of the Development Bureau has launched the latest issue of the newsletter “活化@Heritage”. This bi-monthly publication provides updates and news relating to revitalisation projects and heritage conservation. Please visit ( https://www.heritage.gov.hk/en/doc/Heritage_Newsletter_64.pdf ) for a copy of the

Letter from Tony Tse on 25-Feb-2019: https://hkila.com.w26.ysdhost.com/file/news-pdf601.pdf Joint letter from Hong Kong Government Landscape Architects Association and Hong Kong Chinese Civil Servants’ Association (Landscape Architects Branch) on 29-Jan-2019:

致香港園境師學會 立法會發展事務委員會擬就《建築物(建造)規例》及《建築物(小型工程)規例》提出修訂建議，資料可參考: https://www.legco.gov.hk/yr18-19/chinese/panels/dev/papers/dev20190226cb1-593-4-c.pdf (中文) https://www.legco.gov.hk/yr18-19/english/panels/dev/papers/dev20190226cb1-593-4-e.pdf (英文) 如　貴學會曾就相關議題發表，或對此議題有其他意見，希能提供予以參考，本人定當綜合各方意見，在立法會發展事務委員會及日後之條例草案委員會會議上反映。 立法會議員謝偉銓啟

Over the last years of work, AIAPP (Associazione Italiana di Architettura del Paesaggio) has brought attention to the centrality of the landscape project as a means to face challenges, crises and changes taking place, which can be met with the practice of our work as landscape designers and with practices that provide good coordination of design processes for landscapes. Useful practices for governance. To do this, AIAPP has created partnerships with associations, universities and public administrations and has concentrated its efforts on four projects – at national and international level – of great visionary value… More details:

There is significant Overlap Seen Between ASLA’s Report, Smart Policies for a Changing Climate, and Many Provisions of the Green New Deal Resolution. A wide-ranging proposal for a Green New Deal (GND) was introduced on February 7 in the House of Representatives in the form of a resolution sponsored by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (N.Y.), with a companion resolution introduced in the Senate by Sen. Edward Markey (Mass.). Although the current GND resolution is largely aspirational and includes few specific policies, it contains a commitment to core principles of urgent transformational change that are fully compatible with ASLA’s positions, and mirror the recommendations the Society already put forward in our Blue Ribbon Panel report, Smart Policies for a Changing Climate. Read the complete statement.

The HKILA, jointly with the Landscape Architects Registration Board (LARB) and the Association of Landscape Consultants (ALC), have further reviewed the current processing of statutory submissions related to landscape design and have released further recommendations to the Government. Please find the proposal for your attention: – Cover Letter: https://hkila.com.w26.ysdhost.com/file/news-pdf597.pdf – Appendix A: https://gallery.mailchimp.com/165894470b3c93135c41522ee/files/78e6a3b0-4ac3-434b-956e-dbf3cc934d1d/20190128_Appendix.A.pdf – Appendix B: https://gallery.mailchimp.com/165894470b3c93135c41522ee/files/0b5d1473-ef42-4fde-a0e0-96dac6926c40/20190128_Appendix.B.pdf – Chart A:

Details for registration and submission of the projects:

Announcement:

The IFLA APR Council is pleased to circulate the first of a regular series of news feeds, check here:

The Building Authority (BA) has just issued the following revised PNRC for Registered Contractors and you may wish to view/download the document vide the attached links : Practice Notes for Registered Contractors PNRC 38 – Registration of General Building Contractors and Specialist Contractors: https://www.bd.gov.hk/english/documents/pnrc/Pnrc38.pdf Practice Notes for Registered Contractors PNRC 69 – Minor Works Contractors Registration: https://www.bd.gov.hk/english/documents/pnrc/Pnrc69.pdf Relevant appendices of the PNRCs are revised to update the registration requirements and the criteria for

List of Awards: https://hkila.com.w26.ysdhost.com/file/news-pdf575.pdf Awarded Projects:

Several international experts gather in Barcelona to discuss the need for performative landscapes, details:

The Commissioner for Heritage’s Office of the Development Bureau has launched the latest issue of the newsletter “活化@Heritage”. This bi-monthly publication provides updates and news relating to revitalisation projects and heritage conservation.

IFLA News – Issue 88 is out with and Advisory Circle article from Dr Jen Hill. You can read it online:

Interview with HKILA President -Magazine’s

Architectural Services Department Sustainability Report 2018 “Build Green Build Smart” is now available: English: https://www.archsd.gov.hk/archsd/html/report2018/en/index.html Chinese:

IFLA News (17-Oct-2018) is out, please read here:

IFLA share a recent tribute to Jeppe Aagard Andersen made by IFLA Immediate Past President, Professor Kathryn Moore. Read it here:

IFLA News (5-Oct-2018) is out, please read here:

DEVB has recently updated and presented the forecast of architectural and engineering consultancies in an enhanced format and it will be updated monthly starting from June 2018 in the following DEVB’s website: https://www.devb.gov.hk/en/construction_sector_matters/tender_notices/forecast_of_consultancies_and_tenders/consultancies/index.html https://www.devb.gov.hk/en/construction_sector_matters/tender_notices/forecast_of_consultancies_and_tenders/consultancies/april_2018_to_march_2019/index.html As the enhanced format shows information about the Category and Banding (where applicable) of Consultants to be invited to submit Express of Interest or Technical & Fee Proposals, there is no longer the need to display on ArchSD’s Internet website a separate version of Forecast of Consultancies indicating the Range of Estimate of Project Cost (i.e. M1, M2, M3 or M4), therefore ArchSD amended the webpage accordingly and hyperlinked “Forecast of Consultancies” on ArchSD webpage to DEVB’s

HKIA, HKILA, HKIP and HKIUD have issued a Joint Statement in 2013 expressing grave concerns on the adverse impacts of the proposed massive footbridge scheme on the urban design and environment of Yuen Long, and proposed an alternative scheme.

Dear Members, Please find enclosed HKILA’s response to the recent appointment of the post of Head/Tree Management Office in Development Bureau for your reference please. Relevant News: http://hk.on.cc/hk/bkn/cnt/news/20180516/mobile/bkn-20180516124808639-0516_00822_001.html HKILA’s response (Chinese Version): 香港園境師學會支持政府設立專責部門加強樹木管理，保障公眾安全及改善樹木護養工作，提升綠化質素。 樹木管理辦事處（樹木辦）作為樹木管理的決策部門，負責制定指引及訂定政策方向，應由擁有相關資格和資歷的專業人士領導。本會認為最近發展局以非相關專業人士出任樹木辦總監甚不恰當，我們建議政府應立即改以合適的本地專業人士填補這樹木辦總監的職位。政府在聘用有關人士時應以「專職專責」的原則，聘用合適專業人士，而條件應包括擁有園境 及樹藝和林務的學術背景及相關的專業資格，並具備豐富的本地樹木管理經驗。 HKILA’s response (English Summary): The Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects (HKILA) supports the government in setting up a dedicated office to strengthen tree management works in order to safeguard public safety, improve tree care and enhance vegetation quality in the city. The Tree Management Office (TMO), as the policy bureau for tree management, plays an important role in formulating guidelines and setting policy directions. The office should be led by a person with relevant professional qualifications and experience in landscape architecture and arboriculture. The HKILA considers that it is inappropriate for the Development Bureau to appoint a person who does not have expertise in these fields as the Head of TMO. We recommend that the government take prompt action to rectify this situation and adopt the principle of appointing the “right personnel for the right post”, and identifies a suitable professional to fill the post soonest possible. In this regard, the criteria for the person suitable for the post should include academic background in the field of landscape architecture and arboriculture and/or forestry with relevant professional qualifications, who also possesses relevant local tree management experience. Regards, Secretariat

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Dear Members, Thank you for your letter to the Council on 9 April 2018. Your proposed amendments to 3 articles of the HKILA’s Constitution and request for an EGM for members to vote on the proposed amendments before the AGM have been noted. Having discussed the matter in the Council Meeting held on 10 April 2018, the Council is of the view that the proposed amendments, if adopted, would have a far reaching effect on the voting right of Associate Members, as well as their eligibility for election / appointment to Council. The Council considered this a significant matter, and that sufficient time is needed for members to understand both the background and original intent of the articles concerned, as well as the rationale behind the proposed amendments before making their decision. Thus, the Council concluded that holding an EGM before the AGM to vote on the proposed amendments would not allow members sufficient time to come to a fully informed decision. In order to provide an opportunity for members to understand the full picture, the Council will include this matter as a discussion item in the AGM on 27 April 2018, for members to discuss and deliberate on the proposed amendments. Then, an EGM will be held on (Friday) 25th May 2018 for eligible members to vote on the proposed amendments. Further details of the EGM will be provided shortly after the AGM. We hope you understand that the decision of the Council is for the overall interest of the Institute and fairness to all members. Should you have any queries, please feel free to contact us. Thank you for your attention and patience. Yours sincerely, Tak Wong For and on behalf of the Council

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Letter to Mr. Tse Wai-chuen, Tony: hkila.com.w26.ysdhost.com/file/news-pdf472.pdf Letter to Mr. Zimmerman Paulus Johannes:

Download feature article- Eng: https://hkila.com.w26.ysdhost.com/file/news-pdf465.pdf Chi:

Letter dated on 12-Jan-2018

Letter dated on 18-Dec-2017:

Mr. Patrick Lau, Chairperson of Public Affairs Committee of HKILA, was interviewed by the South China Morning Post (SCMP) for LCSD’s investigation report on the tree pruning in Tai Po causing egret deaths. For further details of the interview, please refer to the news clip of SCMP dated 12.12.2017:

The Education Committee is pleased to announced that the HKU MLA programme has received accreditation renewal following our June visit. The MLA accreditation is effective for five years so their next accreditation should be in 2022. Meanwhile they are required to provide the HKILA with a self-evaluation report two years from now, in 2019. Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi) has also submitted their landscape programme for accreditation. Evaluation is still in progress and results of the accreditation will be announced when result is confirmed. The HKILA has rolled out a new Accreditation Policy 2017. This replaces the 2012 Accreditation Policy with immediate effect. The 2017 policy can be downloaded from the HKILA website:

Letter dated on 21-Aug-2017:

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Letter dated on 18-Aug-2017:

Subsequent to the Institute’s letter addressed to THB on 5 July 2017, HKILA Council Members (Tak Wong, Simon Ng, Iris Hoi) met with the new Task Force/Walkability established in the Transport Department specifically to address Hong Kong’s walkability in the evening of 10 August. We provided landscape advice and recommendations on pedestrianisation and walkability, such as, asking the engineers to consider many issues pertaining to changing the mindset of putting pedestrians over cars, and getting consensus/collaboration with all related departments to ensure the ‘people over cars’ urban corridors design is enforced systematically throughout Hong Kong and not just in pilot areas. We even asked them to have more than just engineers to help with the design, but include multi-disciplinary professionals including landscape architects and architects. It was a very positive meeting and we hope beneficial results will come of these discussions. The Programme Manager (Walkability), Ir. Kevin F.M. Luk, promised to write back to us with a formal reply. We will let you know when we hear more. Letter dated on 5-Jul-2017:

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The Accreditation Panel consisting of Alan Tate (happy with a victory sign), Chris Chung (centre of photo), and Kathy Ng (photographer – herself not present in this photo) undertook accreditation visits of the Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (Honours) programme at Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi), and the Master of Landscape Architecture Program at The University of Hong Kong (HKU); over the period 29th May and 2nd June. It was an intensive five days. The Education Committee is waiting for the results of the visits which we expect to announce in two

Statement (Eng): https://hkila.com.w26.ysdhost.com/file/news-pdf399.pdf Statement (Chi):

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Comments from HKILA in response to the public engagement document

Press release (Eng): https://hkila.com.w26.ysdhost.com/file/news-pdf336.pdf Press release (Chi):

Letter to Secretary for Development https://hkila.com.w26.ysdhost.com/file/news-pdf333.pdf Review and Recommendation Report

Letter to Secretary for Development

Eng version: https://hkila.com.w26.ysdhost.com/file/news-pdf331.pdf Chi version:

Due to the enactment of the Competition Ordinance (the Ordinance) on 14 Dec. 2015 and advice of Competition Commission, HKILA’s Code of Professional Conduct (CoPC) needs to be revised to reflect the removal of the Conditions of Engagement and Professional Charges (CEPC) which are considered having the object of harming competition and a contravention of the Ordinance. Attached please find the revised CoPC for your reference. Please be advised that CEPC have been obsoleted and should not be followed hereafter.

The HKILA is pleased to provide comments on the revised draft Handbook on Tree Management (HTM) collected from members. See details: https://hkila.com.w26.ysdhost.com/file/news-pdf317.pdf Members’ comment:

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Following the incident of felling 4 stonewall trees at Bonham Road on 7 Aug. 2015 by HyD, HKILA and HKIE had set up a Joint Task Force to review the current mechanisms of Stonewall Tree management. The Joint Task Force targets to complete the review within about 6 weeks and submit an improvement proposal to Government. A press conference was conducted on 20 August 2015 to announce the establishment of the Joint Task Force. Two media attended the press conference which was reported by Hong Kong Economic Journal on 21 August 2015 (download at https://hkila.com.w26.ysdhost.com/file/news-pdf277.pdf ) Photo:

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