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Hong Kong 香港 Kennedy Town 西環

Kennedy Town is Hong Kong’s new hipster hood, with craft beer cafés and trendy restaurants at the quaint quayside. But it wasn’t always like that. Locals call it Sai Wan - Western Circuit - and for years this remote neighbourhood at the end of the tramline was the ‘backyard’ of the island. Here you’d find slaughterhouses, factories, wholesale markets, squatter villages, incinerators and even a mortuary. The early years have shaped K-Town’s community into one of the city’s most resilient and vibrant, forming a neighbourhood with a unique spirit. 自給自足的繁盛社區 堅尼地城近年成為香港熱門蒲點，酒吧與西餐廳林立。鮮有人知道街坊一直稱此區為西環，而「西環」這個地名隱含著的是獨特的過去和身份認同。西環因處於港島邊陲一直被忽略，區內被設置多項厭惡性設施，如九大欄、屠房、焚化爐、煤氣鼓等。西環人多年來卻刻苦耐勞，把握設施帶來的工作機會，形成自給自足的社區，柔韌且繁盛。街坊現在都自豪說一句「我係西環人！」
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    Caritas MCSK Community Centre started serving Western District in 1964, and aims to build up community identity and a sense of agency. Through community engagement and developing self-help network, and with Sai Wan people's strength and capacity, it is hoped that Sai Wan will become a resilient community, where the quality of life is enhanced. 明愛莫張瑞勤社區中心，自1964年起服務港島西區。中心致力扶助弱勢社群，發展個人及家庭才能，提倡自助互助精神，促進區內居民集體參與， 改善生活質素，培養社區共同身份，推動鄰里和合，建立社區柔韌力量。

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    Grosvenor Asia Pacific is an investor, developer and asset manager active in Hong Kong for over 20 years. Our purpose is to deliver lasting commercial and social benefit; applying our expertise with a far-sighted perspective to improve properties and places while delivering positive impact to communities. 過去二十年，Grosvenor Asia Pacific活躍於香港物業的投資發展及管理。高瞻遠矚的目光及長年積累的專業讓我們持續創造社會及經濟效益，發展物業並改善周邊地區，為社區帶來正面效益。

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    Maoshan Connie Maoshan Connie

    Maoshan Connie is a map and children's book illustrator, passionate in exploring and documenting all the secrets and stories of this ever-changing city. She believes that maps should not just show roads, but also hidden alleys, footpaths and beautiful encounters that make up a city. Every handmade map is full of memories and love, created to share with other curious explorers. 畢業於英國劍橋大學主修兒童文學的貓小姐專門繪畫地圖及兒童繪本。她相信每張手繪地圖都該展現城市中的小故事、小人物、樹木及回憶等，而不單只是車路高樓。每張地圖都好像一本故事書般，是畫家跟其他好奇的探險朋友充滿愛的分享。

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    Caritas

    Caritas MCSK Community Centre started serving Western District in 1964, and aims to build up community identity and a sense of agency. Through community engagement and developing self-help network, and with Sai Wan people's strength and capacity, it is hoped that Sai Wan will become a resilient community, where the quality of life is enhanced. 明愛莫張瑞勤社區中心，自1964年起服務港島西區。中心致力扶助弱勢社群，發展個人及家庭才能，提倡自助互助精神，促進區內居民集體參與， 改善生活質素，培養社區共同身份，推動鄰里和合，建立社區柔韌力量。

    mcskcc.caritas.org.hk/public/modules/main_page/index.htm
    Grosvenor Grosvenor

    Grosvenor Asia Pacific is an investor, developer and asset manager active in Hong Kong for over 20 years. Our purpose is to deliver lasting commercial and social benefit; applying our expertise with a far-sighted perspective to improve properties and places while delivering positive impact to communities. 過去二十年，Grosvenor Asia Pacific活躍於香港物業的投資發展及管理。高瞻遠矚的目光及長年積累的專業讓我們持續創造社會及經濟效益，發展物業並改善周邊地區，為社區帶來正面效益。

    www.grosvenor.com
    Maoshan Connie Maoshan Connie

    Maoshan Connie is a map and children's book illustrator, passionate in exploring and documenting all the secrets and stories of this ever-changing city. She believes that maps should not just show roads, but also hidden alleys, footpaths and beautiful encounters that make up a city. Every handmade map is full of memories and love, created to share with other curious explorers. 畢業於英國劍橋大學主修兒童文學的貓小姐專門繪畫地圖及兒童繪本。她相信每張手繪地圖都該展現城市中的小故事、小人物、樹木及回憶等，而不單只是車路高樓。每張地圖都好像一本故事書般，是畫家跟其他好奇的探險朋友充滿愛的分享。

    www.studiomaoo.com