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2024-12-04

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Promoting Sustainable Urban Development and Building a Shared Future

At the end of November, Yunlin County Magistrate Chang, Li-Shan led a delegation to visit the Zhonghe Xiufeng Social Housing project in New Taipei City, developed and operated by Radium Group. This project stands as the nation's only social housing built under a BOT (Build-Operate-Transfer) model, serving as a benchmark for future developments. The visit facilitated knowledge exchange for Yunlin County's planned 2.3-hectare social housing project in the Huwei Township University Zone.

New Taipei City Mayor Hou, You-Yi highlighted the success of the BOT model. Since its completion in 2016, the youth housing project has maintained an occupancy rate exceeding 95%, showcasing the fruitful collaboration between public policy and private enterprise. Mayor Hou also shared New Taipei City's plan for 12,000 social housing units, emphasizing joint efforts with Yunlin County to advance sustainable and livable cities.

 

Realizing Sustainable Visions through the BOT Model

Radium Chairman Lin, Rong-Shian noted that the BOT project encompasses over 1,100 housing units across two locations, Zhonghe and Sanchong, with a combined development area of 1.5 hectares. The project embodies the principles of innovation, diversity, sustainability, and coexistence, aligning with government policies for housing justice.

Incorporating smart architecture and environmentally friendly technologies, the project features diverse public amenities, such as parks, daycare centers, and kindergartens, to support young families. It also introduces " Le Tau Chu Senior Happiness Home," a senior-friendly housing initiative, in partnership with Shuang Ho Hospital, creating a multi-generational, age-inclusive community. The BOT earned therefore the prestigious National Architecture Gold Award for Public Infrastructure, setting a benchmark for social housing and public-private partnerships.

 

Winning Sustainability Accolades and Showcasing Green Innovation

Radium sets vision to be a "A green enterprise determined to uphold sustainability." By embracing digital transformation, the company enhances industry competitiveness and demonstrates green influence through flagship projects.

For instance, the " GENESIS–Sanzhi" redefines active senior living with smart green building designs and cloud-based care systems. Additionally, its Bao Ding Reclaimed Water supplies currently 18,000 CMD of reclaimed water daily to CPC's refinery and Nan Ya Plastics in Taoyuan. This figure is set to increase to 40,000 CMD next year, contributing to sustainable water resource management.

 

Creating a Shared Future through Sustainability

Radium adheres to its blueprint for sustainable development by integrating green architecture with smart technologies in social housing and community projects. The social housing project "Dan Jin Housing", with a bid amount of NT$3.339 billion, is to increase 620 social housing units in New Taipei City. This initiative aims to foster intergenerational friendliness and comprehensive care, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).