Spatial data is part of everyday life. Easily accessible, high quality and up-to-date spatial data and services are essential to a smart city. To propel Hong Kong’s development into a liveable, smart, and innovative city, Common Spatial Data Infrastructure (“CSDI”) was launched in December 2022 to facilitate searching, viewing and downloading of various kinds of spatial data for free by the general public.

Consider how you use spatial data when navigating with your mobile phone, searching for nearby restaurants, or planning your journey routes. Spatial data is information with geographic location attributes, like points of information on a map telling us "what" can be found "where". For instance, the location of bus stops and nearby recreational facilities are examples of spatial data. Through this data, we can better understand and enhance our urban living, fostering a smarter and more liveable environment.

For more information about CSDI, please visit:

• Common Spatial Data Infrastructure: https://www.csdi.gov.hk/
• CSDI portal: https://portal.csdi.gov.hk/csdi-webpage/
• Geospatial Lab: https://csdigeolab.gov.hk

 [Review CSDI Awards 2024]

To further promote CSDI and enhance public interest in spatial data, GeoLab, established by the Development Bureau, is now organising the "CSDI Awards 2025 - Co-creation X Northern Metropolis X Spatial Data". The Awards aim to encourage students and the public to utilise spatial data to explore innovative proposals for the development of the Northern Metropolis and discover the crucial role of spatial data in urban development, working together to build a smarter and more liveable Hong Kong.

The theme of CSDI Awards 2025 is "Co-creation X Northern Metropolis X Spatial Data", which aims to encourage students and the public to utilise spatial data to explore innovative proposals for the development of the Northern Metropolis. Furthermore, this initiative emphasises the importance of spatial data in urban development, working collectively towards building a smarter and more liveable Hong Kong.

Participants can explore various possibilities for applying spatial data in the Northern Metropolis across multiple domains, including environment, transportation, economy, urban planning and community development, and propose creative solutions to promote sustainable development and social well-being. Below are suggested areas of exploration, whilst participants may also define other relevant research topics.

1. Leverage spatial data to create more liveable communities in the Northern Metropolis by learning from challenges faced by various districts in Hong Kong.
   
   
2. Create visualisation works using existing spatial data to showcase potential development directions and trends of the Northern Metropolis.
   
   
3. Envision different possibilities for the Northern Metropolis by combining spatial data with emerging industries, such as autonomous driving, entertainment and gaming, and low-altitude economy.
   
   
4. Demonstrate future planning for the Northern Metropolis by integrating existing spatial data with various technologies (such as Geographic Information Systems, Building Information Modeling, 3D technology, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, or Internet of Things).
   
   
5. Develop new datasets for the Northern Metropolis, combining primary data with existing spatial data to propose different planning possibilities.
   
   
6. Explore through spatial analysis how the development of the Northern Metropolis can address Hong Kong's existing challenges and create future opportunities.
   
   

There are 4 contestant groups for the Awards: (Click to know more)

Spatial Data Workshops and Design Thinking Workshops will be organised. GeoLab is also willing to provide tailored workshops based on your school's needs and offer consultation to help your students participate in the Awards.

Participants must enrol in the competition before attending the workshop.

• Each category includes Champion, 1^st Runner-up, 2^nd Runner-up, Merit Award and other special awards such as
  
  • Best Spatial Data Application Award
  • Most Creative Award
  • Best BIM Application Award (For Category 4)
  • Best AI Application Award (For Category 4)
• Trophies will be awarded to Champion, 1^st Runner-up, and 2^nd Runner-up in each category

• Download spatial data and convert them into a required format for GIS applications 

• How to create an interactive map tour? (particularly for Category 1) (Chinese only)

We offer a free GIS Training Kit to teachers who are interested to participate in the Awards. The Training Kit is intended to facilitate teachers to deliver effective GIS lessons in class so they can later mobilise and prepare their students to join the Awards. The Kit will provide instructions on downloading spatial data, creating content, displaying data in maps, analysing data and saving maps for public access and collaboration.

Click the below button to fill in the form to get the Training Kit.

Please submit Phase 1 and Phase 2 materials by email to csdiawards2025@csdigeolab.gov.hk along with your provided team number.

Participants must clearly state whether their submission for this competition has been used to participate in other competition organised or co-organised by the CSDI or GeoLab.

Telephone/ WhatsApp: 6777 6786 (Contact, Enrolment) / 6414 2497 (Instant Enquiries)

Email: csdiawards2025@csdigeolab.gov.hk

For CSDI Awards 2025 enquiries only