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The Jockey Club Design Institute for Social Innovation (J.C.DISI) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is advocating for a comprehensive five-pathway “Better Northern Metropolis SoInno Action Framework” through its “PolyU Northern Metropolis Future Forum” series.
J.C.DISI serves as a convergence point for knowledge and practice and advocates for the “Better Northern Metropolis SoInno Action Framework,” aiming to collaborate with all sectors of society to build a “Better Northern Metropolis.” Through a lens of social innovation, it seeks to advance a vision for the Northern Metropolis that is “people-centred, nature-inspired, and harmoniously prosperous.” This approach creates economic value rooted in conservation.
J.C.DISI is hosting the forum with the aim of creating a cross-sectoral exchange platform. We will continuously gather insights from all stakeholders, draft policy recommendations for submission to relevant departments, and actively seek funding to launch “Northern Metropolis SoInno Actions”. This is not a short-term project; rather, it is a concrete strategic action that implements PolyU’s latest six-year Strategic Development Plan, which aims to “establish long-term partnerships with the community, promote innovative development, and expand our impact.”
The first three seasons of the “PolyU Northern Metropolis Future Forum” aim to establish the “Better Northern Metropolis SoInno Action Framework” through five empowerment pathways: digital, cultural, ecological, experiential, and community. J.C. DISI will continue to harness this framework to unite diverse stakeholders from the government, industry, academia, research, investment, civil society, culture, youth, science, environment, and media, transforming social innovation ideas into concrete pilot projects. The forum will consistently address topics such as community co-creation, the low-altitude economy, creative tourism in the Northern Metropolis, youth and diverse talent development, intergenerational inclusion, and child-friendly cities, leveraging the power of social innovation to create a vibrant and better Northern Metropolis.
Forum Details:
- Season 1: Beyond Infrastructure: Pathways to Urban-Rural Integration (Chinese only) (8 July 2025)
- Season 2: Where Conservation Meets Prosperity in the Northern Metropolis (Chinese only) (5 November 2025)
- Season 3: Co-creating a Better and Beautiful Northern Metropolis (Chinese only) (14 April 2026)
Press Releases:
- Season 1: Beyond Infrastructure: Pathways to Urban-Rural Integration
- Season 2: Where Conservation Meets Prosperity in the Northern Metropolis
More Resources:
- Pulse@PolyU Article: J.C.DISI submits proposal to promote urban-rural integration in Northern Metropolis
- Northern Metropolis Policy Recommendation Paper (Chinese only)
- Videos of Season 2 Speaker Sessions
