“Future of Macau through Urban Planning” Prominent Urban Planner Speaks at the 2nd High Table Dinner of Shiu Pong College

“The success of a city required the perseverance and the contribution of many who dedicate to the cause” ~~ Dr. Jose Chui Sai Peng

On Friday, November 13, 2015, Shiu Pong College (SPC) held its 2nd High Table Dinner of the 2015-16 academic year. Dr. Jose Chui Sai Peng, a prominent urban planner of Macao, delivered an inspiring message on “Looking at the Future of Macau through Urban Planning” to the distinguished guests, College Fellows, College affiliates and students of SPC.

Dr. Chui is a high profile, influential figure in Macau and greater China. He has extensive experience of professional practice in urban planning, civil and structural engineering, project management and structural design. Dr. Chui is currently the Deputy of Macao SAR to the National People’s Congress and Deputy of Legislative Assembly of the Macao SAR. The distinguished guests included the present Council Chair Dr. Peter Lam and past Council Chair Dr. Daniel Tse, the present Rector Prof. Wei Zhao and former Rector Prof. Iu Vai Pan.

With extensive data in the forms of numbers, graphs and charts, Dr. Chui delineated the evolution and future plans of Macau’s urban development. Besides testifying Macau’s accomplishments, he also laid out the constraints, obstacles and dilemmas facing the present urban renewal projects and future advancement plans.
Dr. Chui assisted the audience to envision a dream of Macau’s future development and called forth their courage to contribute to it. He quoted Steve Job’s words, “Innovation has nothing to do with how much R&D dollars you have. When Apple came up with the Mac, IBM was spending at least 100 times more on R&D. It’s not about money. It’s about the people you have, how you are led, and how much you get it.”