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Shen Po-yang criticizes Taipei's urban renewal as 'rushing to the ER while bragging,' renewal office says 'dual-track mechanism prevents delays'

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Taipei's Urban Renewal Office refuted claims of slow progress on redevelopment projects, stating they lead in applications and approvals among major Taiwanese cities.
  • The office defended its "dual-track mechanism" designed to prevent delays in urban renewal.
  • It detailed various initiatives and timelines aimed at streamlining the process and addressing challenges in complex redevelopment areas.

Taipei's Urban Renewal Office has pushed back against criticism regarding the pace of redevelopment projects, asserting that the city leads all major municipalities in Taiwan for both application numbers and approval rates. The office was responding to comments from Shen Po-yang, a candidate for Taipei mayor, who characterized the city's urban renewal efforts as "zombie" projects moving too slowly.

The office stated that Shen misunderstood Taipei's municipal affairs, emphasizing its established "dual-track mechanism" to prevent delays. This system includes regular audits and deadlines for corrections, adhering to the Urban Renewal Act and related regulations. The office highlighted that for projects with high application volumes following the "Urban Renewal 8 Arrows" policy, time management mechanisms are in place at each stage. These include two opportunities for applicants to correct deficiencies, with applications being rejected if deadlines are missed. Approved projects must be submitted for final approval within 30 days, and within three months after review.

Taipei City has long implemented a 'dual-track mechanism' to prevent delays.

— Taipei City Urban Renewal OfficeThe office explains its system for managing urban renewal projects.

To address repeated delays caused by implementers revising project details, the office plans to refine its regulations by 2026. These refinements will limit the number of times an application can be re-submitted for public exhibition to twice, and require subsequent review applications within six months. This aims to encourage implementers to plan more carefully and reduce procedural back-and-forth. Furthermore, the office conducts semi-annual audits of approved projects, notifying implementers of delays and requiring improvements. Cases with significant delays may be reviewed by a special committee, and some renewal projects have already been revoked due to such issues.

Clearly, Commissioner Shen does not have a thorough understanding of Taipei's municipal affairs.

— Taipei City Urban Renewal OfficeThe office criticizes Shen Po-yang's understanding of the city's urban renewal efforts.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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