Sketch of Public Policy Communion, February 2017
2017年2月份國政聯誼會縮影 ![]() 本會已於2017年2月19日假台北喜來登大飯店地下二樓喜廳舉行「祐生國政聯誼會」。在主持人黃晉英秘書長宣布後揭開當日活動序幕,在輕鬆、活潑的節目過後,隨即由主持人帶來重要訊息:「近來全球政壇上發生了許多重大事件,包括韓國總統遭彈劾以及美國當選總統川普上任後的政策宣示等,再加上面對氣候異變的威脅,人心惶惶不安。所以,祐生持續進行相關研究對應氣候異變,期能建構通過未來之數位共生新文明。另外,年會中傳達林俊興董事長之年度宣告「開發特異功能」,也就是在氣候異變下的耐受能力,發展更大的差異化,以通過天擇的考驗。」 The February Archilife Public Policy Communion of 2017 was held on February 19, 2017. After a series of relaxing and fun activities, Secretary General Huang Chin-ying made the following announcement, "Recently, many important incidents have occurred regarding international politics, such as the impeachment of the Korean president and the policy declarations of newly-elected American President Donald Trump. In addition to that, facing the threat of climate change, people are having a general feeling of insecurity. Therefore, Archlife Research Foundation continues to conduct related research to cope with climate changes and expect to create a brand new style of civilization with future digital symbiosis. On the other hand, during the Archilife Convention 2017, President Lin Chun-shin announced the annual declaration of "development of special capacities" in order to develop larger differentiation regarding the endurance capability under climate changes to survive the testimony of natural selection." ![]() Next on the schedule was the keynote speech. First, Mr. Chang Chen-chung gave a presentation on "The Introduction of the Newly Amended Cultural Heritage Preservation Act". The speaker first mentioned that the Cultural Heritage Preservation Act was originally stipulated in 1982, was comprehensively amended in 2005, and was further amended in 2016. According to that law, cultural heritages are under the administration of different authorities and management units due to their genre. The speaker then focused on the amended contents and the articles that was added regarding "including education system", "respect ethno-culture" and "public sectors as the role model". The speaker then pointed out several locations that were not appointed as cultural heritage sites at New Taipei City after the investigation of Cultural Heritage Committee and explained the various difficulties among the whole process. Finally, the speaker reminded everybody that heritage protection is a universal value and asked everybody to take part in protecting cultural heritages. ![]() Next, Mr. Wang Min-chou, spoke on "Architect four point zero". The speaker first mentioned that he is currently the co-organizer of Architecture Management Counseling Group of EPZA and has assisted domestic manufacturers in installing legal elevators, guiding the 10 export processing zones of Taiwan to develop towards Industry 4.0, and to construct a new world of smart industry. As for architecture traveling, the speaker took Fengshan region as an example and explained its historical buildings and scenes to exploit local cultural context. As for community development, he expected more generations and groups of people to pursue it. Finally, the speaker mentioned that the Fourth Industrial Revolution is bringing about transformation in the employment market. Therefore, we have to comprehensively prepare ourselves by learning various professional skills and have different reflections and coping strategies in various fields. ![]() Next, Ms. Chang Kuei-feng, spoke on "The Adjustment Strategy on the Architecture of Pingtung facing Global Climate Changes". The speaker first mentioned that the urban and rural development of Pingtung starts off with concept of multicultural integration. She then mentioned that to promote the development of sustainable buildings and environment, Pingtung County Government joined GABC in order to upgrade the green buildings within Pingtung County to reach international standards. She then took Pingtung Train Station as an example. She mentioned that, after railway elevation, the space under the tracks was organized as bicycle lanes and successfully made a low-carbon city. In addition to that, the speaker also introduced the I/O Studio that was made out of recycled containers. The place not only introduced the concept of green building, but also became a dream base for young people. Finally, she gave out three sets of Pingtung commemorative stamps to participants who answered her questions and shared with us featuring the local cultures of Pingtung. ![]() After the speech, Secretary General Huang Chin-ying presented a gift to the speakers on behalf of the foundation. Then, attendees expressed and exchanged their opinions and views during the piggy hour. The February Archilife Public Policy Communion ended smoothly. |