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Ms. Joyce Chow has been involved in various sustainability-related research and planning consultancy works since completing her master degree. She has solid experiences in organizing community participatory activities, holding workshops and charettes and training for NGOs, private developers and government departments. Her major research fields include environmental management, urban planning, sustainable development and transport planning. She has been elected as a Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute, the United Kingdom since 2008. Ms. Chow has performed as a project manager and co-ordinator in various training programmes and planning projects. The topics of the projects that Ms. Chow manages are diversified and cover various aspects of town planning and environmental management including sustainable development, environmental education, conservation, community planning and regional development and integration. Besides overseeing the progress of the projects, her main responsibilities also include coordinating the team, preparing working papers/reports, advising on planning and engagement strategies, assisting in the preparation of environment, planning and sustainability related policy studies/papers.
| 2003-2005 | The University of Hong Kong |
| Master of Science in Urban Planning |
| 2000-2003 | The University of Hong Kong |
| Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Geography and Chinese Studies |
| 2022-present | The University of Hong Kong |
| Centre for Civil Society and Governance | |
| Assistant Director |
| 2019-2022 | The University of Hong Kong |
| Centre for Civil Society and Governance | |
| Senior Project Manager |
| 2018-2019 | The University of Hong Kong |
| Faculty of Social Sciences | |
| Policy for Sustainability Lab | |
| Senior Project Manager |
| 2016-2018 | The University of Hong Kong |
| Faculty of Social Sciences | |
| Policy for Sustainability Lab | |
| Project Manager |
| 2012-2016 | The University of Hong Kong |
| Kadoorie Institute | |
| Project Manager |
| 2008-2012 | The University of Hong Kong |
| Kadoorie Institute | |
| Senior Project Officer |
| 2005-2007 | The University of Hong Kong |
| Centre of Urban Planning and Environmental Management | |
| Project Officer |
Social Innovations for Sustainable Communities (supported by HSBC)
Long-term Decarbonisation Strategy (Council for Sustainable Development)
Pilot Study on Underground Space Development in Selected Strategic Urban Areas – Feasibility Study (Civil Engineering and Development Department and Planning Department, HKSARG)
Planning and Engineering Study for Re-planning of Tseung Kwan O Area 137 – Feasibility Study (Civil Engineering and Development Department and Planning Department, HKSARG)
Urban Design Study for Wan Chai North and North Point Harbourfront Areas – Feasibility Study (Planning Department, HKSARG).
Law W.W.Y., Chow W.C., and Lee C.K., (2019), “Stage 1 Public Engagement Report: Pilot Study on Underground Space Development in Selected Strategic Urban Areas – Feasibility Study”, for Civil Engineering and Development Department and Planning Department, HKSARG.
Chow W.C., Lee C.K., Lau S.C.B., (2018), “Public Engagement Report: Improvement to Fan Kam Road – Investigation”, for Highways Department, HKSARG.
Law W.W.Y., Chow W.C., Leung, T.H., Lee C.K. and Lau S.C.B., (2017), “Public Engagement Report: Promotion of Sustainable Consumption of Biological Resources”, for Council for Sustainable Development.
Law W.W.Y., Chow W.C., Lee C.K. and Lau S.C.B., (2015), “Final Public Engagement Report: Urban Design Study for Wan Chai North and North Point Harbourfront Areas – Feasibility Study “, for Planning Department, HKSARG.
Law W.W.Y., Chow W.C., Lee C.K. and Lau S.C.B., (2015), “Final Report: Consultancy Study for the Enhancement Works to the Hong Kong Zoological & Botanical Gardens”, for Leisure and Cultural Services Department, HKSARG.
Law, W.Y. et al (eds) (2014), Exploring Lung Fu Shan: A Nature Guide, Hong Kong: HKU Press.
Law, W. W. Y., Chow, W. C., Leung, T. H., et al (2012), “Final Report: Combating Climate Change: Energy Saving and Carbon Emission Reduction in Buildings,” for Council for Sustainable Development.
Law, W. W. Y., Chow, W. C., Leung, T. H., Yiu, S. I. et al (2011), “Pedestrian Improvement Scheme in Yuen Long Town: Final Public Engagement Report,” for Highways Department, HKSARG.
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