Urban Renewal Strategy Review In response to the Development Bureau's Urban Renewal Strategy Review, the HKIS Working Group chaired by Mr Tony Tse has met twice to formulate our professional comments and a paper is now under preparation. Francis Lam represented the Planning and Development Division to participate in the Working Group's meetings held on 25 May and 9 June. Government Consultation on Subsidizing Home Ownership The HKSAR Government Housing Bureau has recently put forward a consultation paper on subsidizing home ownership to solicit public views and comments from different sectors. In this connection, the HKIS is prepared to form a Working Group to look into this issue and offer professional comments. Our Council Member, Mr Edmond Yew, has kindly agreed to represent the PDD to join this working group. CPD Events As a reminder, Mr Mok York Yee, the Chairman of the Professional Development and Education Board of Macau's Valuers Association, delivered a CPD Talk on the Land Administration System in Macau on 29 June. Also, on 5 August 2010, Mr Raymond Chan will give a CPD Talk on the topic of Section 16 and Section 12 Applications under the Town Planning Ordinance.