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The Spatial Journey

此次活動令我獲益良多，每到達一個景點都可以親身體驗到那裹的歷史價值，使我對東區的認識更加深刻。

第一次運用互動地圖應用程式、結合空間數據和實地攝影來創作獨特的旅遊地圖，對我來說是一種既新奇又充滿成就感的體驗。我非常開心能夠和其他兩位同學一起合作，藉此作品向大眾介紹我們較為熟悉而又富有代表性的東區文化景點。

今次的活動讓我對東區有更深的了解，雖然從小到大都是生活在筲箕灣，但是對東區的了解其實不多。這次的活動讓我對東區的文化，美食，風景都有著更深入的了解，也讓我愛上了這個充滿特色的社區，同時我也希望更多人認識東區這個地方。

今次活動令我對東區有更深的認識，包括那裏的文化、建築等等。

在這次的經歷當中，我們學會怎樣用器材量度數據，親手量度數據，令我們感到有成功感。也透過網上的資料搜集，令我們增加對城門河的認識。我們認識到城門河的生活環境及景點，包括橋樑、歷史古蹟、文化休憩用地、娛樂活動地點。過程中更令我們喜愛城門河，珍惜我們成長的地方。我們分工合作，學會團隊精神，也增進了我們的友誼。

GIS 科技以比較吸引而簡單的方式，將空間資訊呈現和傳遞給觀眾，令他們更容易了解事件或社會問題。在搜集資料製作故事地圖過程中，讓我更了解地方的文化、歷史，以及當地的人和事。學校亦曾教授如何使用CSDIP Portal的空間數據，透過今次的比賽，我能將所學轉移到故事地圖上，真正做到學以致用。

參加空間數據共享平台大獎賽,使我感到非常興奮和榮幸。我從中學到了許多關於空間數據應用和創新的知識，這個比賽讓我認識到空間數據對城市的可持續發展具有重要意義，並鼓勵我在這個領域中持續學習和成長。感謝這次寶貴的經驗！

完成這個StoryMaps後，老師，同學和我都覺得對筲箕灣歷史文化保育有更深嘅了解。

感謝地理空間實驗室舉辦這次活動，讓我們學習運用空間數據共享平台入門網站，獲得更多空間數據資料,和地理信息系統軟件應用程式, 完成這次筲箕灣的歷史和新發展探索之旅, 而家我可以用地圖講故事，和分享給朋友，一齊探索更多筲箕灣有趣的地方！

空間數據無處不在。希望有更多人一起共享空間數據，和持續更新數據及服務，累積運用空間數據的相關經驗,為將香港打造成智慧城市出一分力。

The CSDI Awards 2023 was an incredible experience that brought our team together in ways we never thought possible. We were able to engage in fruitful discussions, share our strengths, and collaborate on a project that challenged us in new and exciting way. The competition sparked a collision of ideas that ultimately led to breakthroughs that we never would have achieved on our own. We are grateful for the opportunity to work together and push each other to be our best in such a short period of time.

We extend our deepest gratitude to our mentor, Edmond, for his unwavering guidance and support throughout the process. His expertise and encouragement were instrumental in helping us achieve success. Our team would also like to express our profound appreciation to the CSDI Awards Organiser for their outstanding work in recognizing and celebrating excellence in various fields. Their commitment to promoting innovative solutions is truly inspiring, and we look forward to their continued success in the future.

我們很榮幸能參與這個非常有意義的比賽。在構思題目、外出搜集資料及製作StoryMaps的過程中，我們深刻體會到團隊合作的重要性。為了解更多有關香港的保育及重建項目，我們走遍不同地區，親身細聽它們的故事，從中激發起我們反思如何在保育的同時亦能配合現今發展，作出雙贏的方案。

很感激這次比賽讓我們有機會認識空間數據及學習製作StoryMaps，使我們在取得寶貴經驗的同時，亦留下了一段珍貴的回憶。

首先，能夠完成這個StoryMaps，要歸功於團隊小夥伴的努力付出以及團隊配合，還有老師為我們提供了強大的後盾。

無論這次比賽我們能不能得獎，我們接下來都會再接再厲，再創佳績。

大家好，我們是「輕鬆．元朗髻山一日遊」的組員。當天，我和一群同學一起前往香港的髻山，天色雖然陰沉，但是一點也沒有影響我們的心情。我們興高采烈地走在山徑上，欣賞著山邊的風景，山林中時而傳來鳥鳴和風聲，讓我感受到自然界的奧妙。

走在髻山的山徑上，我們可以看到不同的植物和花卉，看見這些美景，讓我們不斷地拍照留念。在山徑的盡頭，我們來到了一個瞭望台，從那裡我們可以俯瞰整個天水圍美麗的景色，在這個角度看起來格外迷人。

這次旅程讓我感受到了大自然的崇高和神秘，也讓我感受到同學之間的友誼和團結。在路程當中，雖然山路有點難行，大家行得汗流浹背，但同學們和老師仍一起努力行完整個旅程。我們互相幫助，互相鼓勵，一起克服了旅程中的艱難。令我最深刻和難忘的一件事，就是有同學在行山的過程中體力不支，老師帶着愛心陪伴他，讓其他人先走，但老師依然陪伴這位同學休息一下，之後再起行回程，讓這次旅程變得更加難忘。

最後，我要感謝我們的老師，因為有您的帶領，我們才有這次難忘的髻山旅程的體驗。在這個美麗的髻山之旅中，我們學到了許多關於大自然的知識，這些知識將會伴隨我們一生。

在2023年，我很榮幸參加了「空間數據共享平台大獎2023」這個比賽。我們的主題內容是「筲箕灣歷史之旅」筲箕灣這個地方大家都應該知道，而最出名的肯定就是東大街的美食了。但是誰又能想到，在筲箕灣這個細小的地方卻有很多不同的歷史古蹟。經過了這次的比賽，我對筲箕灣這個地方有了更深一層的認識。而我在製作網上互動地圖時，也和我的夥伴們增進了友誼，而且這應該是我在小學生涯中最後一次的比賽， 十分有意義。

首先，我要感謝我的組員一起付出時間去製作和老師的支援去一起做這個StoryMaps。我們分工合作，務求去做一個最仔細，最精緻的StoryMaps。

首先，我要多謝主辦方舉辦這個比賽，然後，我要多謝我的老師帶領我和其他組員完成比賽項目，最後，我還要多謝我的幾位組員，多謝你們對我的包容和忍耐。在這次比賽中，我學會了搜集、整理及篩選資料等。回想當初我們束手無措的時候，我們不知道如何從眾多資料中選擇合適的素材，幸好經過我和組員的商討後，經過數星期的努力，終於成功了。

通過這個考察活動，我從一個不同的角度來了解我們所居住的社區。透過喵星人的生活、足跡和背後的小故事，我更深入了解店家和街坊，以及他們之間的互動和關係。同時，這個活動也令我感受到人和動物之間的純樸關係和感情，溫暖的人情味，更讓我體驗到療癒的感覺。

此外，透過考察、訪問社區貓，我們了解到貓的特性和行為、訪問的技巧和攝影技術。這些知識不僅讓我們更好地了解貓，還能夠讓我獲益良多。

從參與社區訪問到製作互動地圖，我真的獲益良多！從社區訪問中，我學習到訪問和與別人溝通的技巧；從拍照時，我學會了不少拍攝方法；從他們的回答中，我也學會到不少和貓貓相處的方法；從製作互動地圖中，我學會了和同學一起討論的技巧。參與這個活動也令我更了解貓貓。以前，我以為貓貓只會招財和捉老鼠，但透過今次的社區訪問，我明白到貓貓原來也可以加強人與貓之間的感情。除此以外，我們在訪問之後，我也嘗試過接觸貓貓。我從當中學會了如何和動物相處。雖然這活動花了我們不少的心血，但真的十分有意義。今次的比賽增加了我的經驗，我亦相信今次參與比賽所學的知識一定可以應用在我的日常生活之中！

我認為這個活動十分有意思，從中我獲益良多，可以看見這麼多可愛的貓貓，使我很開心，除此以外我也感覺到街坊和貓貓的關係十分良好，很多時候我們意想不到的地方也會飼養貓，例如：車輪舖、大埔文武廟、超級市場我也學會了怎樣去寫一篇文章，每一次當老師講解的時候，我也會認真地聆聽，在家裏的時候寫好一篇文章。這對我日後的幫助很大，我能夠學懂使用各種鏡頭攝影、錄影，甚至訪問的技巧也提升了。在街訪的時候，我也體會到每一位店主養貓的原因，貓貓除了能夠治癒人們的心靈，也能做好清潔員、保安的工作。最後，我真的很開心參與了今次的活動。

這個活動令我獲益良多，我學習到更多環境、社會相關的事情。在訪問的過程中也令我學會各種拍攝手法和訪問技巧，更了解到貓的行為。這些訪問都令我體會到人間有情、人和人之間的相處和溝通。

在這次社區考察和製作互動地圖的過程，意義非凡，令我獲益良多，它令我對大埔有更深入的了解，例如在超級市場、文武廟等地方竟然有喵星人的足跡，對此我也深感吃驚。是次的調查，我了解到貓的特性與行為，並了解各種訪問和拍攝的技巧，這些經驗和技巧在我的中學生活，乃至日常生活都有莫大的幫助。最後，我非常高興能參加此比賽。我們付出了很多心血，但也非常滿足。幫助。最後，我非常高興能參加此比賽。我們付出了很多心血，但也非常滿足。

我認為在這一個很特別的活動中，我們收穫到很多不同的東西，例如攝影技巧等等，同時克服對某些動物的恐懼，也發現貓是一種「你對牠好，牠就對你好」的動物，令我學會了要愛惜動物，讓牠們為我們捉老鼠，保護我們的環境。這次活動，也更加讓我十分高興。看到不同的貓，也令我的心情十分舒暢。

Walking is an inseparable part of our everyday life, but rarely do we think about the walking experience systematically and how it relates to our built environment and quality of life. Here at CSDI Awards 2023, we explore the possibilities of defining certain spatial ingredients to enhance walkability and livability through a user-centred routing application.

Also, we look forward to the long-term CSDI development of the built environment industry. We consider the city to be a living organism. It grows, contracts, replicates, and evolves. If we do not find new ways to understand and sustain the city, it will not be able to support its citizens' needs and will gradually deteriorate. We believe the data infrastructure will serve as a catalyst for the sustainable development of our city.

Participating the CSDI Awards 2023 gave me a better understanding of the CSDI Portal. As we worked on visualizing spatial data for our City Connect 15+ application, it was delighted to see how those data turned into meaningful insights. Apart from data, we believe interacting with the community will further strengthen our application. Our tutor's guidance, along with the teamwork and collaboration within our group, made this experience even more enriching. We not only gained knowledge but also grew together.

Participating in the CSDI Awards 2023 has been a truly transformative journey, immersing me in the exploration of Hong Kong's visionary '15-minute city' concept. This experience has deepened my understanding of the profound symbiotic relationship between urban planning and urban challenges. I am very grateful for the exceptional expertise, unwavering dedication, and unwavering support of my team members and our tutor. Thanks to the CSDI Awards, we start our captivating exploration of the '15-minute city' concept, and I am profoundly grateful for the opportunity to potentially contribute to shaping the future for the vibrant city of Hong Kong with our work.

Taking part in the CSDI Awards 2023 with our 'City Connect 15+' project was challenging but inspiring. Realising our initial goals presented its share of challenges, yet the process of overcoming them endowed me with new skills and perspectives everyday. The exploration of our ideas was not just an intellectual exercise, but also a passionate pursuit to make tangible improvements in urban living. Under the guidance of our esteemed mentor, Professor Wong, we navigated this complex landscape. His expertise, patience, and support were invaluable. Equally important was the camaraderie and collaborative spirit exhibited by our team. Their relentless efforts and constant inspiration were integral to our collective journey.

This competition was more than a contest; it was an enlightening exploration into the complexities of Hong Kong through the lens of data. I gained a profound understanding of our city's dynamic character and experienced the transformative power of data in creating a livable, sustainable, and connected urban environment.

This exceptional competition provided a remarkable opportunity where data, creativity, and a shared commitment to societal change converged. Exploring the '15-minute city' concept in Hong Kong through the lens of spatial data, we delved into the intersection of technology, governance, and environmental responsibility. Our design process prioritized inclusivity, ensuring that the potential users of our application were at the forefront of our considerations. By aligning our functions with the principles of the '15-minute city' and integrating ESG approaches, we aimed to create a seamless user experience. Gaining insights into their preferences, habits, and walking experiences enriched our project development. This experience has ignited my passion for ESG topics and reinforced their pivotal role in shaping urban planning and development.

It's our pleasure to enter the CSDI Awards 2023. This is really a valuable learning experience to all of us.

Throughout the whole project, we are so glad to have the opportunity to transfer our skills and knowledge learnt in university into real life practice and are given the chance to explore new aspects.

For example, it is our first time to launch a web app by ourselves and pack up all academic analysis to present them in a handy way that the others can easily understand.

On top of that, the web app development process stimulates us to also consider the aspect of business scalability of a product.

We hope that our web app can inspire the community on how the technology of BIM-GIS integration can be applied in real life context and help mitigate ESG challenges in our society.

In the data collection process, we use some apparatus to do measurements, and I find out that there are actually quite a lot of potential problems in the society that are quite urgent and have to be solved as soon as possible.

在這次活動中我們發現了電動車充電站在香港的分布十分不均勻，而我們還發現大部分集中在了九龍港島北的區域，我們再從社會的角度看，九龍和港島北等區域屬於香港的市中心所以政府為了發展這個區域卻忽視了其他地區如新界大嶼山等區域也有著不輸九龍的潛力，所以政府應當多留意新界等地區的新機會。當中我們也遇到很多困難，如地圖和數據的問題，但我們有著萬能的老師給予我們意見和提示，當然我們也借助政府的空間數據共享平台入門網站CSDI Portal的幫助才可以完成此比賽。在遇到困難的時候想解決方法，不會每次都依賴別人。

我很慶幸可以參加此次比賽，讓我參與到十分有意義的項目。同時，也希望未來我能繼續發展，幫助更多有需求的市民。

我同其他同學在這個計劃裏面投入不少時間和心機，才能讓你們可以看到我們這個作品。而且我在這裏也學識了不少知識。未參加比賽前，我主要在STEM方面學習，例如IoT和硬件處理。但經過這次比賽，我發現原來STEM技術可以應用到GIS，為GIS提供一手數據。

I am very glad to have an opportunity to participate in the final stage of the CSDI Awards 2023. I would like to thank my geography teacher and my family for supporting me and I hope that the other contestants could give free play to their talents.

We are Keyne Tam, Zabrina Chau, and Valerie Tang from Diocesan Girls’ School. Our project, titled “E. Coli Levels in Different Areas of Hong Kong,” examines and analyzes variations in the concentration of E. coli at different locations in the city.

Prior to participating in the CSDI Awards 2023, we were unaware of the existence of the CSDI Portal, an online platform that provides users with spatial data of various aspects. With such a vast amount of spatial data readily available, we are confident that we can apply this experience to future projects and investigations.

The CSDI Awards also provided us with a glimpse of the vast possibilities afforded by virtual maps. We were astonished to discover that spatial data can serve as extended functions that enhance users’ information-searching experiences.

Thanks to this project, our map-reading skills have improved significantly. Initially, we struggled to determine our location when zooming in on the maps. However, we drew on the map-reading skills we had learned in Geography lessons, such as identifying street names and conventional signs, to overcome this problem.

Furthermore, as we investigated the varying levels of E. coli concentration throughout Hong Kong, we not only learned about the bacterial conditions in our own neighborhoods, but also broadened our understanding of the living conditions and patterns of the bacteria.

We are thrilled that the countless hours of hard work we devoted to this project have paid off, and we anticipate participating in similar projects and competitions in the future.

As I reflect on my journey towards the CSDI Awards 2023, I am thrilled by the opportunity to broaden my horizons and promote social awareness of the needs of our community. Despite encountering some obstacles, such as difficulty finding the necessary data on the CSDI Portal and managing my time effectively while preparing for exams, I am proud of our team’s success in publishing the project and being shortlisted for the Awards.

It is a great honor to be among the finalists, and I hope that our presentation will inspire the audience. The experience has taught me valuable lessons in perseverance, teamwork, and the importance of community involvement. I am grateful for this precious opportunity and look forward to continuing to make a positive impact on society. Thank you!

Through my participation in the CSDI Awards 2023, I have come to appreciate the power of spatial data and its potential to revolutionise the way we understand and interact with the world around us. It was initially daunting to dive into a new field, but I found the workshop organised by Geospatial Lab to be incredibly informative and engaging, and I was able to develop clear understanding and a newfound passion for geospatial analysis.

One of the most rewarding aspects of this experience was the opportunity to work with ArcGIS, a powerful tool for visualizing and analyzing spatial data. I was able to create maps and visualizations that helped me understand patterns and relationships that I would not have been able to see otherwise. It was truly exciting to see how this technology can be applied to real-world problems and make a meaningful impact.

I am grateful for the chance to participate in the CSDI Awards and for the unexpected insight it has brought me. I feel inspired to continue exploring the world of spatial data and I am looking forward to seeing how I can apply my newfound knowledge in the coming future.

Moreover, I would also like to express my utmost gratitude to the Geospatial Lab for providing me with this incredible opportunity to learn about spatial data. The care and attention that they put into organizing the workshop and supporting us throughout the process was also truly remarkable. I am also grateful to our teacher in charge for her guidance and support. Her enthusiasm for the project was infectious and it encouraged us to explore more ideas and reach our full potential.

I feel incredibly fortunate to have had the chance to work with such in this project. It helped me discover a new passion and to see the world in a new light, aiming to strive for better solutions to change the social and environmental situations in Hong Kong. I look forward to continuing my journey in the field of spatial data and to see where this knowledge and experience will take me.

在做這個專案的過程，我們獲益良多。我們認為運用科技同數據去進行研究是一個非常難得的體驗。我們很幸運能夠透過是次比賽學會使用StoryMaps，令我們有機會能夠用一個新的方法去深入了解香港光污染的情況，日後亦能把這個方法套用在其他的研習專題上，達成學以致用。CSDI Portal 幫助我們整理很多不同的資料，讓我們在搜尋和使用方面更加方便。雖然在完成的途中遇到一些技術問題，但是由於工作坊提供了良好的課程和筆記，我們可以順利解決這問題。

As the leader of our team, not only me, but the whole team have encountered troubles during our group work. Not to mention how hard it was to gather the

team for work such as collecting and analyzing our data. In this project, we chose to obtain first hand information by actually measuring everything by

ourselves and created the StoryMaps as the project. At first, the relationship among data was not similar to our expectations, we tried several times and finally

obtained the results that are presented at the moment. Throughout our discussions, I found out the importance to communicate between teammates, in

order to make sure everyone knew what was going on and our goal. It was surely a pleasing experience, working together as a team on this project.

I was invited to join the competition by my teammates, back then I was unsure that I will be able to contribute much in the process of preparing for such a competition and was overwhelmed by the pressure of the competition. However,

my teammates were very friendly and helpful, we cooperated well, from the beginning of planning the project, we had different stances but we agreed to the same plan, we then carried out the project flawlessly and completed it.

It’s almost cliché to hear that future development of society will evolve around

technology. I firmly believe that as future society leaders, high school students have to be equipped with crucial technological awareness and skills to adapt to the ever-changing world. However, equally important as “technology” is the notion of “society”. In my opinion, technology is never itself an objective, but instead a means to achieve greater social good. Therefore, students like us should also strive to

understand the social implications of technology, harnessing its powers to cater for a

wide range of social needs.

Many people seem to draw a clear line between humanities and STEM. The thinking of「文係文，理係理」might stem from rigid distinctions between the 2 fields of subjects in high school. However, I increasingly come to realize that cross-disciplinary thinking is what we need to change the status quo. Programming, data science, information systems – why can’t these be applied to the studies of humanities to enhance our understanding of society? As a student intrigued by the social sciences and policy-making, I am also keen to explore what doors does technology open for us in the future.

Here, I am immensely grateful for this opportunity to join the competition, enabling me to jump out of the rigid boxes in school learning. Thank you Geospatial Lab, for hosting this event and providing abundant support for us students. It’s a very rare chance for me to cross the boundaries and delve into the interaction between society and technology. The increasing data transparency of the government has empowered every and all citizens to peek at our society at various dimensions through the lens of data. With this experience of using spatial data to conduct a ESG analysis of new towns, I have gained essential data literacy and skills to navigate through huge amounts of spatial data with the help of geographic information system (GIS), which I believe would prove to be helpful in my future academic and career journey.

The notion of “smart city” has emerged in recent years, with the collection and utilization of spatial data as a crucial component in its construction. This competition allowed to me gain insights into what spatial data bears for our future policy and society. I’m more than excited to personally witness and contribute to this dynamic development. Admittedly, it would be an arduous journey (as I experienced when making this project!), but also guaranteed to be a fruitful one.

This competition made me realise the importance of geospatial data and how relevant it is to our daily lives. From estimated time to arrival (ETA) to pizza deliveries, it all counts on geospatial data.

Joining this competition was definitely both a difficult and valuable experience. The competition allowed me to explore spatial data such as the types of spatial data which are raster and vector and acquire numerous new skills such as geotagging and manual plotting on Google Earth. Besides, I am grateful for the opportunity to give a

presentation as it helps me enhance my presentation skills which are undeniably crucial for my future. Last, but not least, it has also allowed me to collaborate with my teammates which helps me improve my collaboration skills with others and I aim to build cohesion among teammates in my future participation in different competitions. Overall, this competition is definitely a great learning experience for me in terms of knowledge and skills.

我覺得在這個比賽裡獎項和獎金並不是最重要的 ，最重要的是在比賽的過程中可以學到什麼，和得到與人配合和交流的經驗，這些都使我受益良多。在這個比賽中有許多人對我給予了幫助。首先我想感謝學校給我這個機會去參加

這個比賽，其次我想感謝老師在比賽的過程中幫助我解決難題。還有一些與我比賽無關但又願意幫助我的人，特別是滿櫃膳糧的義工們。他們的幫助是我們可以完成這個項目的重要因素。上述所有人都給予了我們比賽項目中不可

或缺的支持，這項目絕不是一個人可以完成的。而在過程中我可以得到技術上的經驗，所以我認為這些都是我在這個比賽中最大的收穫。

I am absolutely thrilled to be taking part in this competition. As a student of geography, I have always been captivated by the power of GIS technology to help us

understand the world around us. The ability to map and analyze spatial data is truly remarkable. Through this competition, I have the opportunity to explore my passion

for geography and GIS, and to showcase my skills and creativity. I am eager to embark on this journey and to see where it takes me.

參加完今次比賽，我學識了怎樣利用GIS分析資料，而且增強了我資料分析的能力。除此之外，我亦了解到原來紅潮離我哋日常生活係咁近嘅，所以只有大家努力先可以保護到海洋生態乃至全世界生態系統。

空間數據對發展智慧城市及創新科技等日益重要。我們很高興在學校老師推薦下，與同學組成隊伍，參加了「空間數據共享平台大獎2023」，從中了解到更多關於空間數據的資源及應用。

在比賽工作坊中，我們了解到政府正不斷推廣開放空間數據，包括近年成立了地理空間實驗室及空間數據共享平台等，讓私人機構、大專院校、學校，甚至個人，均可以更容易地獲取這些空間數據，並加以運用，對香港發展成智慧城市有很大的幫助。另外，於工作坊上，我們初嘗了用ArcGIS Online的平台製作互動地圖，平台比我們想像中更容易操作，也有很多不同功能。當然，要掌握進階功能是需要專業的技巧！於將來，我們認為我會嘗試以ArcGIS Online及StoryMaps完成學校不同學科的專題研習，生動地展示一些與空間有關的學術概念。

在我們準備參賽作品期間，雖然間中遇到了技術問題(例如：利用Outline Zoning Plan製作香港海濱長廊的地圖時出現困難)，但在老師及隊員的努力鑽研下，加上地理空間實驗室提供了有用的教材，問題最終都得到解決，讓我們獲得了很大的成功感。而且，在我們研習香港的海濱長廊時，我們逐漸對城市規劃產生了興趣，也對ESG議題有了更多的認識，希望將來我們當中在工作上有機會能朝著城市規劃及環境及資源管理等這些方向發展。

最後，我們很榮幸能跟團隊入圍「空間數據共享平台大獎2023」的決賽，要跟不同的學校較量難免緊張。但無論結果如何，是次比賽能讓我們學習到不少新事物，對我及同學而言是一次很寶貴的學習機會。

It still surprises me that I am the one who entered the contest and was chosen for the final round. However, it wasn't an easy journey. It was a difficult competition for someone like me who has no experience processing spatial data and displaying it on a map. Thankfully, the Geospatial Lab organised a workshop for us to learn more about spatial data, as well as some helpful technical skills from the mentors. A database was provided for easier data collection. There were various processes before the StoryMaps was finished. Choosing a topic, collecting and analysing data, creating maps, and presenting our ideas with an engaging story and a well-designed StoryMaps were all important. We struggled a lot during the process, but luckily, the end result turned out to be great. This incredible opportunity has not only improved my data analysis and problem-solving skills, but it has also enhanced my ability to express myself. I have gained a deeper understanding of my city by uncovering information that I was previously unaware of, for example, the focus of our project, the decline of coral reefs. With all of the knowledge and special experience I've gained, I'd like to express my gratitude to the Geospatial Lab for providing me with such a valuable opportunity; our teacher in charge, who has always been assisting us and answering all of our questions day and night; and, of course, my beloved group mates who worked tirelessly and put in so much effort throughout the competition.

十分感謝大會及學校給予這次機會參加比賽，我從中學會了許多東西，使我在地理技術和物理方面有更多的了解和學會運用，增加了未來的出路和競爭力。

好榮幸有機會參加比，讓我更了解相關區域知識嘅同時，亦都令我明白到香港嘅有需要人士有幾多。我定意將來要造福社會，做一個為國家、社會貢獻的人。

今次的這個比賽讓我獲益良多，例如GIS知識、StoryMaps技術等，這些知識是書本裏學不到的，所以這次的比賽經驗對我來說是十分特別的。

I am filled with a mix of excitement and nervousness in joining the competition. On one hand, I am thrilled to have the opportunity to showcase my knowledge for using spatial data. I have always been fascinated by the world around us, so I have always wondered how to propel Hong Kong’s development into a livable, smart and innovative city. Also, I am aware that the competition will be challenging and that I will be facing off against other talented and knowledgeable students. But I believe that this challenge will push me to be the best that I can be, and that I will learn and grow from the experience no matter what the outcome.

After the project, I have gained a better understanding of the climate problems that Hong Kong is facing. I am now able to handle simple mapping tasks using ArcGIS. This project provided me with an unique opportunity to collect data, and analyze it in order to find solutions. The project allowed me to strengthen my skills in analysing, researching, problem-solving, etc. Furthermore, it has motivated me to continue learning about geography.

Throughout the preparation for this competition and the creation of our story map, we faced several challenges. One of these difficulties revolved around determining the most effective way to present our story map, while having limited data to investigate the microclimates of Hong Kong. Nevertheless, this experience was a valuable learning opportunity that has expanded my knowledge about the microclimates in our city. All in all, this competition was a great opportunity for me not only because of the new skills I have learnt but also the importance of working together with my teammates to create a better presentation.

From this amazing group project, I have learned various skills, especially making a story map. This is quite a challenging task for me as some of the functions are new for me. Furthermore, I have acquired knowledge of our city’s interesting climate patterns and environment by designing the heat map and investigating on the related images.

After this fascinating experience, I have acquired many skills such as plotting the heat map. I have also explored the complex weather patterns and its impact on Hong Kong, which has inspired me to think more about the situation of the environment we are living in. In this competition, I can see how creative and ingenious my teammates are. It is also a good chance for me to open up horizons and learn from failure when we are designing the story map and heat map. To conclude, it was a thought-provoking event and I have learnt a lot from this.

In the competition, I learned about a new concept - spatial data. I learned how to use spatial data to create both 2D and 3D visual representations, as well as how to use them to identify problems and provide suggestions.

We discovered multiple community issues in Kowloon City and gained valuable experience through this competition by providing solutions and collecting data on-site.

Never had we taken such a close look at our surroundings, investigating the urban microclimate reminds us how human activity could change the environment and how such change will affect us in return. Not only did I consolidate my knowledge but also have some new findings when doing related research and drawing conclusions from our primary data.

I feel grateful for this opportunity to participate in this competition. To be honest, I have never imagined myself joining such a competition as it seems difficult and impossible to me at first. However, at this moment, I would say it was definitely a correct decision to join the competition. From the confusion during the spatial data workshop at the very beginning, through the days of production, and finally to the satisfaction when seeing the finished StoryMaps, I still find this to be an unbelievable journey. This competition gave me a unique experience, to come across with the advanced technology of spatial data and the interesting functions in the StoryMaps. It also provided me a chance to deeply investigate a topic, which made me understand more about the ecosystem of coral reefs. Working on the project for several months, my teammates and I have met different difficulties, like lack of online resources, poor time management and technical problems. Luckily, with the cooperation and hard work of my teammates, we have worked out the StoryMaps. In this contest, I have improved my data-analytical skills, problem-solving skills, as well as realizing the importance of time planning. These can definitely help me in my future studies. With this opportunity, I would like to thank the Geospatial Lab for creating such an interesting competition; and also our teacher in charge, who helped us a lot and gave us concrete suggestions throughout the competition; and lastly my teammates, who worked hard and tolerated my weaknesses throughout the contest.

在這次比賽當中，我認識到風力發電是如何去運作，不但可以促進城市可持續發展的綠色能源，又能減低對社會環境的污染。令我有深刻印象的就是，老師帶著我們一起去高速公路上收集數據，利用空間數據分析到公路風力發電，最後，得知車輛行駛產生風流量取決於行車數量、車輛大小和車速限制等因素。由於這次比賽時間的關係，所以沒能使用到最好的工具去收集數據，到做到最仔細的分析。而我覺得這次我們去到高速公路收集數據是做得比較好，因為是我們親身體驗到的事情，是一種實踐。如果之後再有這些比賽，我亦會積極參加，讓自己學到更多這方面的知識，擴闊視野，增長自己的知識庫！

在資料蒐集中，我發現有多種風力發電，每一種都有特別的模式，例如：小型風力發電機可以彈性配合不同嘅地方；大型風力發電機可以為全年大約30%的電力；海上風力發電廠可以避免浪費陸地資源。

在這次比賽中，我了解到其實不但止理科的好玩，文科都可以好好玩。

To be honest, participating in the CSDI Awards 2023 is a brand new experience for me. The Geospatial Lab has provided me with a clear insight of the huge database of the city, equipping me with better data analysis, critical thinking and problem-solving skills throughout the contest. The topic we chose, about coral reefs, for the contest has widened my horizon as soon as we started gathering information. Who could have thought that such a simple species introduced in our Geography textbooks could raise so many problems and be involved in so many categories, ranging from Geography to Chemistry apart from Biology?I have frankly been amazed by the complexity of this single species, although this complexity has brought my teammates and I lots of headaches. Needless to say, we have encountered a series of challenges such as technical difficulties, lack of organized information and low understanding of natural habitats. However, these granted me a precious opportunity to realize the importance of information disclosure transparency and consideration in various aspects. Most importantly, I owe the Geospatial Lab, for conducting the contest; our teacher in charge, who assisted us in giving directions of the topic selection and organizing the content; as well as my dearest teammates a great thank you. Thank you so much for all your patience, accompaniment and tolerance towards my poor technological skills!

The project allowed me to broaden my horizon and learn the related skills, such as creating map overlays and using related softwares. Besides, through collecting data in person during our research, I also gained a better understanding on the topics I have learnt in my lessons by putting knowledge into use. Urban heat island effect in Hong Kong is a problem that we should all be aware of. Therefore, I am glad to have the opportunity in joining this project with my teammates.

Thank you for holding this competition! I learnt a lot in the competition, and realized the benefits and impacts of tech to people. It's a very fun competition! :)

這個比賽能讓我們應用地理資訊系統分析我們身處的社區，亦知道地理資訊系統的方便及優勢，可以在電腦面前預先搜集並分析該區的資料及數據，再配合我們之後的社區考察，可以更深入了解到九龍城的現況及問題。

It was educational to take part in the urban heat island impact study for Hong Kong. It revealed the connection between public health, urban design, and climate change. Making a website was difficult but gratifying because it allowed better presentation of our findings. It was astonishing to learn about the gap in temperature between urban and rural areas of Hong Kong. I also recognised the value of green places in reducing this occurrence, and gained a deeper understanding of geography and its applications as a result of the project, which stoked my enthusiasm for urban planning. I'm excited to participate in such projects in the future.

This has been quite an eye-opening experience for me. Never have I tried creating a website to present a topic so I was rather uncertain at the beginning. Therefore, me and my groupmates initially had some difficulties in dealing with skills related to it. We spent quite some time sorting out these challenges. Fortunately, we were able to create a website that we are satisfied with. In the end, I was also able to learn some new skills on making presentations and the current climate of Hong Kong in general.

通過使用ArcGIS，我對香港紅潮的情況有了更全面的瞭解，並且學會了採取適當的措施來應對這種情況。這份項目在某種程度上增加了我對藻類的認知，同時也令我意識到要多多關注和理解這個與我們息息相關的生態系統。

During the competition, our team identified several issues in the old town and we worked hard together to formulate a plan that integrates ESG principles into the city.

參加是次比賽之後，我才明白到空間數據的重要性，原來只是以前的我未曾留意，其實日常生活中處處都有它的身影，就如平時訂外賣就已經用到空間數據。今次我們選的題目是「紅潮」，我負責定義的部分，為此也搜集了大量資料，對紅潮的成因及影響有了深刻的認識。我認為我們分工明確，各自負責自己比較擅長的部分，像我這樣第一次參加的同學也沒有感到無所適從，而是真的能對團隊有所貢獻。我特別感謝我的隊友，大家都非常努力地完成是次比賽，遇上難關時亦會互相幫助，力求呈現最好的作品。今次的比賽實在使我獲益良多，希望以後還有機會參加同類形的比賽。

首先好榮幸可以參加今次的比賽。之前一直對GIS不太認識，所以做project的時候都花了不少時間摸索。幸好隊內有十分熟悉GIS的同學，在他們帶領之下，我們才可以在限期內合作完成這份project，有驚無險。總括而言，非常多謝隊員的付出，亦很多謝主辦單位舉行這次比賽，令我有機會學更多有關GIS 的資訊。

這次比賽使我學識到怎樣將數據匯入到地圖，這種技能對我平時做任何望研習都非常有用。另外，我熱愛水上活動，但一直都對香港海域的水質不太滿意。做這份project時，我明白到引起紅潮的原因和帶來的影響。因此，我希望政府可以憑著我們的研究結果，盡快在最受紅潮影響的地區根治問題，保護好香港的海洋自然環境。

The climate in Hong Kong is really getting hotter and all of us didn't know much about the reasons. To find out the causes of this phenomenon, we had to collect data and make different maps for analysis with the use of ArcGIS Online. This was a quite complicated job, but with our good division of labour and strong cooperation skills, we could explain the causes of the rise in air temperature. More importantly, I think this is a meaningful task because we can identify the location of people who suffer most under the urban heat island effect, so that the policymakers can take more effective measures to help them.

Under the division of labour, each of my teammates was allocated a similar amount of work to do for this competition. There was a great opportunity for me to learn what ‘teamwork’ was. From the data collection, the making of StoryMaps to the writing of the scripts for the presentation, I realized that teamwork was important. Without it, we could not do the whole task successfully. Finally, I would like to express my thanks to all my teammates, as well as myself, for their contribution to this challenging, but rewarding project.

十分感恩於上年開始接觸GIS，透過親身上陣，收集數據統計在整合為最後結果，當中嘅過程實在是人生一大經驗。亦更令我更想參加更多有關GIS的比賽。同時間我亦更加了解研究該區的環境，開始踏足一些從未踏足過的地方，認識香港。在往後的日子，希望我哋可以更加深入地了解空間數據，搜集更多資料，對香港各區有更深的認識。

今次比賽不單令我更深入了解熱島效應這個問題，更因為這次是我第一次用ArcGIS Online去製作地圖，對我來說，這是一個新奇的挑戰。我們在初步搜尋資料的階段出現的問題，隨着深入的探討，都逐一解決。

這個比賽令到我可以學到如何用ArcGIS Online去製作StoryMaps。透過空間數據共享平台的數據去製作不同的地圖，令我更加知道每種地圖嘅特點。亦都令到我可以更加了解香港的熱島效應。

與空間數據有關的事物總是融入我們的生活之中，汽車導航、智能地圖、個人物品追蹤等，這些我們都熟悉但從來不知道背後運作的原理。由上年度因為比賽接觸地理空間資訊起，我便發現了收集、處理、運用空間數據的有趣之處。在整個過程中，我不但學習到數字性的數據是如何變成能夠表達給大眾看的畫面性數據，更在各個分析數據的過程中，對現時科技的進步對我們的生活質素有多大的提升，我能透過公共的數據去分析並試圖解決現有的社會問題，有趣之餘極具意義。

經已是第二次參加地理空間數據分析的比賽，過程中學習到如何運用空間數據對環境或社會的現象進行分析。另外，現時獲取空間數據的方式非常方便，新的平台CSDI Portal能讓我們以快捷的方式收集各方面的數據。

我覺得參加這個比賽對我來說是一個全新的體驗，讓我學會不單是地理的知識，更是與人溝通和合作的技巧。同時，參加這個比賽後亦使我有很多機會參與不同活動，擴闊了我的眼界。

這一次參加這個CSDI Awards 2023，對於我來說，是一個新體驗。由小學到中學，由於性格太過內向，加上沒有小學同學升上同一間中學，能夠參加這類的比賽機會很少。所以，今次我能夠學到不單止是團體合作的精神和重要性，還能夠理解數據其實無處不在。全部也在一個有趣的方式表達出來。

In creating this project, I was able to identify our mission in aiding the underprivileged population i.e., the mobility-impaired pedestrians of Hong Kong, and in striving towards a greater social inclusivity. I feel highly honoured to be able to participate in the project and contribute to the improvement of social integration; through our extensive research, it raised my awareness of the obstacles that the mobility-impaired population face in everyday life and how these issues could be resolved through environmental, social and governmental measures. Additionally, I found this experience highly enriching as it provided a detailed insight into the application of GIS technology and how it can be utilized to resolve urban and societal issues. Despite the various challenges we faced while creating the project, we were able to overcome them with solidarity, as such, I feel proud of our creation and I hope that it will help our intended audience and beyond.