HKDI and Hongkong Land Foundation Launch Two-Year Community Innovation Project “Central Connect”

We are honoured to be among the winning projects selected for ‘The Central Spark Series’.  In collaboration with the Hongkong Land Foundation, the Hong Kong Design Institute (HKDI) is launching 'Central Connect', a two-year community innovative project that bridges young people and the wider community through arts, culture, creativity, and sustainability.

The Launch Ceremony was held on 23 September 2026 at Exchange Square, Central.  Officiating guests included Mr Ho Kai Ming, JP, Under Secretary for Labour and Welfare; Mr Michael T. Smith, Group Chief Executive of Hongkong Land, and Director of Hongkong Land Foundation; and Mr Graeme Torre, Chief Executive, Hong Kong Central, Hongkong Land. They presented an award to VTC representatives, Professor Raymond So, Senior Assistant Executive Director of VTC, and Mr Keith Tam, Vice Principal of the Hong Kong Design Institute.

The project is designed to nurture the next generation in arts and culture, heritage, and creativity, while building a talent pipeline for Hong Kong’s creative industries.  We are also delighted to partner with the Hongkong Land Foundation to bring educational themes on arts and sustainability to the public in Central, creating a dynamic platform for learning, public participation and community engagement.

“Central Connect” will transform Central into a living classroom, empowering the next generation to reimagine its rich history as a visionary blueprint for the future.   More than 2,400 students will participate in activities such as urban sketching, filmmaking, and learning about the history of the Central Business District, contributing to a better future for the communities in which we operate.