SOCAM Top Banner
Inspiration left

Background:

The Yen Chow Street Public Vehicle Park is an innovative project located in Sham Shui Po, Hong Kong. This project aims to address the parking shortage in the area by incorporating an Automated Parking System (APS) that significantly increases parking capacity within the same footprint. The APS will feature advanced mechanical devices, including express elevators and revolving platforms, to enhance user convenience and operational efficiency. It will also include an apparatus for the automatic location and retrieval of parked vehicles.

The project site covers approximately 3,670 square meters and will provide around 200 public parking spaces, with about 170 of these being automated and the remaining 30 conventional. The construction is expected to be completed by 2026, and the project aims to utilize the space-saving features of APS to free up ground-level space for recreational facilities, thereby benefiting the community and optimizing land use.

Inspirations

Expectations

A 5 to 10 slide presentation of their Submission produced in PDF format (for first round). The submission should suggest applications of innovative technologies which can bring the following benefits to Hong Kong citizens: 

Enhancing efficiency: Improve efficiency and convenience for citizens through streamlining processes, reducing wait times, and optimising resource allocation in public services.   
Promoting sustainability: Contribute to building a more sustainable and livable city through implementing environmentally friendly solutions, reducing energy consumption, promoting renewable energy and optimising resource allocation.   
Fostering citizen engagement: Empower citizens through digital platforms and services to facilitate their participation in decision-making processes, community initiatives and public services.   
Enhancing quality of life: Deliver personalized and accessible services in areas such as healthcare, education, transportation, and public safety to elevate the overall quality of life for Hong Kong citizens.

  • Conduct a research and study the current parking challenges in Hong Kong and identify potential user needs
  • Explore how to incorporate sustainability principles throughout the design, construction, and operation phases
  • From the angles of user experience and community engagement, develop innovative concepts for maximizing the future use of the carparks
  • Assess the feasibility of proposed solutions and potential challenges
  • Presentation of the proposal, highlighting the benefits and step-by-step plans for implementing the proposed solutions

Prizes

Champion champion

HKD30,000 cash prize        
+        
HKGCC Student Associate Membership (1 year)

1st Runner-up 1st Runner-up

HKD20,000 cash prize        
+        
HKGCC Student Associate Membership (1 year)

2nd Runner-up 2nd Runner-up

HKD10,000 cash prize        
+        
HKGCC Student Associate Membership (1 year)

About SOCAM Development Limited

SOCAM Development Limited, a member of the Shui On Group, is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 1997, and is principally engaged in construction and property business, with operations spanning Hong Kong, Macau and Mainland China. The Group stood out in public housing construction, prominent design-and-build contracts, and interior fit-out and maintenance projects, and is taking proactive steps to enhance the asset values of its rental properties in Mainland China. The “Better Tomorrow 2030” blueprint, setting SOCAM’s sustainability vision and target, is an important step for the Company as it moves to create a positive impact on the economy, environment and the community, and putting sustainability as part of SOCAM’s long-term outlook.

22/F United Centre, 95 Queensway
Admiralty, Hong Kong
HKGCC Logo-01.png
GENERAL ENQUIRIES
Ms. Kary Chung
[email protected]
(852) 2823-1237