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31/07/2026

Joint Professional Institutes Networking Drinks 2026🥂

HKIP Young Planners Group is delighted to invite our young members to an exclusive networking evening bringing together young professionals from 11 leading professional institutes in Hong Kong.

This is a valuable opportunity to expand your professional network, exchange ideas across different industries, and connect with fellow young professionals in a relaxed setting.

📅 Date: 20 August 2026 (Thursday)
🕖 Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
📍 Venue: Garden Lounge, Hong Kong Club
👔 Dress Code: Business Formal
🎤 Hosted by: Ir Edmund Leung

Registration Fee
Full Member: HKD 380
Student Member: HKD 190

Only 25 places are available for HKIP participants. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority given to young members.

⏰ Registration Deadline:
9 August 2026 (Sunday) at 11:59 pm Hong Kong time

🔗 Register here: https://forms.gle/JsQEjeQSC7CfpPBq7

We look forward to seeing you at the event!

16/04/2025

[Career Workshop 2025]

Have you ever considered the career options available after earning your urban planning degree? Are you looking to connect with peers and gain insights from fellow young planners? Your opportunity has arrived!

HKIP-YPG is thrilled to announce the Career Workshop 2025. Designed for those passionate about urban planning, this event offers an excellent opportunity for students and prospective young planners to explore the wide range of career prospects. The workshop will feature an Experience Sharing session and an interactive Q&A session. Our diverse panel of guest speakers will share their valuable insights, giving you a glimpse into the dynamic field of urban planning.

Date: 25 April 2025 (Friday)
Time: 19:15 - 20:30 (Registration starts at 19:00)
Venue: HKIP Office
Mode: Face-to-face
Medium: Cantonese

For registration, please scan the QR code on the poster and fill in the Google Form by 22 April 2025 (Tuesday). Seats are limited and will be reserved on a first-come-first-served basis. Hope to see you there!

17/02/2025

[A Route to Full HKIP Membership: Experience-sharing Session by the Membership Board and Full Members of HKIP]

On 20 January 2025, we successfully held the "A Route to Full HKIP Membership: Experience-sharing Session by the Membership Board and Full Members of HKIP" to support young members on their journey towards full HKIP membership. A huge thank you to everyone who participated in the event and contributed to its success. The shared knowledge and experiences have undoubtedly inspired many to take the next step towards full HKIP membership.

The session started with an engaging sharing by HKIP Membership Board members. They covered essential submission details, including the requirements for completing the forms, guidelines on structuring a strong submission, and common mistakes to avoid. The Membership Board also walked participants through the Membership Board interview, explaining the interview structure, key evaluation criteria, and tips for effective preparation.

In the second half of the session, young planners took the stage to share their personal experiences. They offered valuable insights into building a solid professional background that aligns with HKIP's requirements. They also shared practical tips on how to prepare for the interview, manage nerves, and present confidently, and lessons learned along their career journey.

After the sharing, attendees had the opportunity to seek personalised advice from the speakers.

We encourage all aspiring members to join us at future events. Stay connected for updates on our next event!

27/01/2025

[Technical Visit to Sha Tau Kok (Art x Tourism Tour with )]

Located in the northernmost part of the New Territories and right next to Shenzhen’s Yantian District, Sha Tau Kok is the last historic town in Hong Kong with mysterious charisma and diverse traditions of nature and culture. Since 2022, part of it has been opened up for visitors to explore and discover its local stories and lifestyles.

To experience the neighbourhood of Sha Tau Kok as part of the Blue and Green Recreation, Tourism and Conservation Circle in the Northern Metropolis, HKIP-YPG is honoured to arrange a technical visit to Sha Tau Kok in partnership with Design District Hong Kong ( ), a creative tourism project that celebrates authentic culture and creativity and livens up unique neighbourhoods in Hong Kong through design elements. To create brand new travel experiences through design and creativity, has brought three art installations from both local and international artists to Sha Tau Kok to highlight its charm and culture through placemaking. During the visit, a curator of will guide us in visiting the art installations to understand the local historic customs, the mixed culture, and the preservation of the natural ecology and township of Sha Tau Kok.

The details of the technical visit are as follows:

Date: 8 February 2025 (Saturday)
Time: 14:00 - 15:30
Meeting Time and Meeting Point: 12:00 at Sha Tau Kok Square and have lunch with other members (Option 1^); or 13:45 at Sha Tau Kok Square (Option 2)
Language: Cantonese
Quota: 25
Fee: Free of Charge (HKIP members only)

Registration Link:
https://forms.gle/SKPftu3KK9y3Jxa78

Registration Deadline: 2 February 2025 (Sunday)

For transportation information, please visit https://www.designdistrict.hk/en/plan-your-visit/.

*Participants are required to obtain a valid Tourism Closed Area Permit before going to Sha Tau Kok to participate in this guided tour. It usually takes three working days to process. The Tourism Closed Area Permit can be applied for through the Hong Kong Police Force “Online Applications Platform” at https://www.es.police.gov.hk/eserv-online-portal-ui/ #/pages/home.

*Places would be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis; priority will be given to young members.

^The optional lunch arrangement is subject to further confirmation and would only be organised when there are sufficient participants.

Photo Credit: Hong Kong Tourism Board

06/01/2025

[A Route to Full HKIP Membership: Experience-sharing Session by the Membership Board and Full Members of HKIP]

To allow young members to be better prepared for the HKIP Full Membership interview, YPG will be organising 𝗔 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗛𝗞𝗜𝗣 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲-𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗞𝗜𝗣. Members from the Membership Board will share their valuable advice and answer questions about the accreditation process. We are also happy to have some chartered young planners to share their recent interview experience and preparation tips with you.

The event details are as follows:

𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: 20 January 2025 (Monday)
𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 19:30 - 21:00
𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲: HKIP Office
𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘂𝗺: Cantonese

For registration, please fill in the form at https://forms.gle/sWxxJie1PKG1F1Ds6 by 𝟭𝟳 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 (𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆). Seats will be reserved on a first-come-first-served basis.

16/11/2024

[Urban Planning through a Global Lens #4: New Planning Horizon in China - Sharing on the Annual National Planning Conference 2024 in Hefei by Young Planners]

A group of young planners represented Young Planners Group (YPG) of HKIP to participate in the Annual National Planning Conference (中國城市規劃年會) 2024 held in Hefei, with the theme of 「美麗中國共建共治共享」. Join us for the session as the team will share their findings of the research project presented in the Conference and their experience and insights from the trip to Hefei.

Event Details
Date: 2 December 2024 (Monday)
Time: 19:00 – 20:30
Venue: HKIP Office / Online via Zoom
Medium: Cantonese

*Seats at the HKIP Office will be reserved on a first-come-first-served basis

For registration, please sign up via the following Google Form:
https://forms.gle/72rmppfA8g8f966b9

Registration deadline: 27 November 2024 (Wednesday)

15/11/2024

[Annual National Planning Conference 2024]

Young Planners Group (YPG) of HKIP is delighted to participate in the Annual National Planning Conference （中國城市規劃年會） 2024 held in Hefei, China on 6-9 September 2024 with the theme of「美麗中國共建·共治·共享」. It is the most renowned academic summit in the field of urban planning in China that gathers experts and scholars from different parts of China to share their experiences and views on planning issues and opportunities.

This year, the YPG delegation hosted a session titled "Constructing Hong Kong’s Dual Engine (Aviation and Tourism)", with the aim to explore the directions of further elevating Hong Kong's status as an international aviation hub and driving Hong Kong's tourism development. The team examined the planning of the Hong Kong International Airport and the surrounding uses, in particular tourism resources, and the cooperation and competition among airports within the Greater Bay Area. Through studying notable overseas cases, the team proposed various recommendations in strengthening regional cooperation and spatial planning, including developing tourism with unmanned aerial vehicle and island hopping. Our presentation was followed by an engaging discussion with fellow practitioners and researchers to exchange ideas and common concerns when it comes to planning for an airport city. We will be sharing our findings on 2 December 2024 (Monday). Stay tuned!

We are also much grateful for the opportunity to take up this research project and the valuable advice and support from our senior members from HKIP. See you all next year!

27/07/2024

[Technical Visit - Heritage Tour at Green Hub]

Thank you to all participants who joined our technical visit to the Green Hub in Tai Po on 20 April 2024. With the warm hospitality of the Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden team throughout the visit, we had an enlightening and enjoyable experience exploring this revitalised declared monument and sustainable lifestyle.

The site has been repurposed as a centre for environmental education and sustainable living under the Revitalising Historic Buildings Through Partnership Scheme. Led by a knowledgeable tour guide, the tour covered the history of New Territories, the architectural significance of the site, and the ecological and heritage conservation works taken. It was inspiring to see how eco-friendly practices can be implemented in this precious declared monument, serving as a testament to the importance of adaptive reuse in preserving our cultural legacy.

We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the Green Hub for providing an exceptional educational experience to the public. The Green Hub presents the importance of environmental stewardship and the cultural essence of our society, contributing to a greener and more sustainable practice in urban planning.

10/07/2024

[Career Workshop 2024]

The Career Workshop 2024 was held on 22 March 2024 successfully. A heartfelt thank you to all the participants and speakers!

The sharing session featured eight young planners who work in government departments, quasi-government bodies, the private sector, and an academic body / NGO. They shared their invaluable experiences and insights into entering the planning field, and the wealth of knowledge and personal stories were incredibly inspiring.

The interactive Q&A session afterwards fostered in-depth discussions and allowed participants to engage directly with the speakers. It was wonderful to see such enthusiastic participation and exchange of ideas. We would like to extend our special thanks to HKU for providing the venue and logistics support to us. Stay tuned for more activities!

05/07/2024

【非常回憶！我們的社區地圖 @ 「非常社區節」（東區）】

你對你社區的印象是甚麼？

繼去年八月的「非常社區節」（油尖旺區），青年規劃師組於今年三月再參加由非常香港舉辦的「非常社區節」（東區），來到📍筲箕灣和📍鰂魚涌。青年規劃師組委員親自設計地圖板🗺，讓大家透過文字✍和繪畫🎨，分享在區內生活的小故事和描繪印象中社區的模樣✨收集到的意見反映了大家的願景，讓年青規劃師更加了解東區及街坊的需要。十分感謝街坊的熱情分享和大家的踴躍參與！

感謝非常香港在不同地區舉辦社區節，讓我們有機會接觸不同街坊。青年規劃師組會繼續推行社區地圖計劃，收集更多不同的社區回憶和故事！期待你的參與！

非常社區 Space+

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Telephone

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