“Tides x Nest” NEW TAIPEI CITY x TOKYO International Forum on Social Housing: Expanding Horizons in Social Housing Across Borders

The New Taipei City Government and the New Taipei City Housing and Urban Regeneration Center held the “Tides x Nest” NEW TAIPEI CITY x TOKYO International Forum on Social Housing today (4th), bringing together experts from Japan and scholars from Taiwan to engage in in-depth discussions on the operation, management, and sustainable development of social housing.

New Taipei City and Tokyo exchange insights at the International Forum on Social Housing, with over 100 attendees participating.

The forum began with presentations by representatives from the Tokyo Metropolitan Housing Supply Corporation (JKK Tokyo) and the Urban Renaissance Agency (UR Agency), who shared Japan’s achievements in social housing and strategies for addressing the challenges of the declining birthrate and aging population. JKK Tokyo focused on the refined management of social housing, while the UR Agency highlighted its integration of healthcare and welfare resources. On behalf of New Taipei City, Chiang I-Ying, Section Chief of the Housing Development Division under the Urban and Rural Development Bureau, and Lin Shih-Sen, Manager of the Asset Management Department of the New Taipei City Housing and Urban Regeneration Center, provided detailed insights into the city’s social housing policies and practical experiences.

New Taipei hosts an international forum, joining hands with Tokyo to promote diverse development in social housing.

The forum emphasized sustainable development and the implementation of diverse housing models. Discussions covered topics such as operation management, long-term maintenance planning, and daily management challenges. Japanese experts shared their experiences in resource allocation, maintenance, community activity organization, and addressing the aging society, laying a solid foundation for the future development of New Taipei City’s social housing.

New Taipei holds the “Tides x Nest” NEW TAIPEI CITY x TOKYO International Forum on Social Housing.

New Taipei City Deputy Mayor Chen Chun-Ching expressed the city government’s strong commitment to enhancing the quality of life and housing for its residents. He noted that the forum offered a valuable opportunity for New Taipei City to learn from Japan’s successful management and sustainability practices, broadening its perspective and inspiring innovative approaches to social housing. Through cross-border dialogue and expert exchanges, the forum aims to explore new possibilities for diverse management models, strengthening New Taipei City’s capabilities in promoting, managing, and innovating social housing, ultimately creating a more livable environment for its residents.

In addition to drawing inspiration from international experiences, the forum also included a comprehensive panel discussion featuring Chien Yi-Kang, CEO of the New Taipei City Housing and Urban Regeneration Center; Japanese experts; Chiu Hsin-Chih, Deputy Director of the Urban and Rural Development Bureau; Chang Chih-Yuan, Chairman of the Taiwan Society of Architecture and Medicine; and Du Kung-Jen, Professor of Architecture at National Taiwan University of Science and Technology. These distinguished speakers provided insights from industry, government, and academia, delving into critical issues related to the promotion and management of social housing. The forum aimed to build on existing foundations, develop more comprehensive, diverse, and user-friendly service systems, and open a new chapter in the development of social housing.

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