Bulletin Spring‧Summer 2004

• Recent Capital Projects Recent Capital Projects The Campus Development Office is responsible for bringing all development projects to fruition. Its considerations tend to be the most pragmatic. What are the views of the 'pragmatists'? What major building projects can the University look forward to in the next few years? According to Mr. David Lim, director of the Campus Development Office, the very first blue print for campus development was formulated by Mr. W. Szeto 40 years ago. Although the University has been engaged in the contemplation and design of a new plan for campus development in recent decades, none has so far been formulated which is detailed and comprehensive enough to serve as a competent guide. One of the difficulties is the lack of a government- endorsed developmental direction and e x p a n s i on s cheme, wh i ch r e n d e rs it impossible for the University to set targets and gauge student numbers. And for campus development to proceed with any success, there must also be consensus among the University community as it impacts teaching, learning, careers, and the daily lives of University staff and students. Mr. Lim points out that student numbers are crucial data for campus development. Current facilities will not be able to cope with the surge in student population brought The new integrated building (left, computer rendition) to replace the Li Dak Sum Building is directly opposite to the Tin Ka Ping Building (right). In a few years, the Western campus will become a uniquely styled academic and teaching hub, one that strikes an interesting contrast with the older buildings to the east of the Tin Ka Ping Building. 1 4 Chinese University Bulletin Spring • Summer 2004