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Biography
Yi Sun is an Associate Professor in the Department of Building and Real Estate at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. As an urban planner by training, his research interests include age-friendly cities and communities, as well as promoting well-being for the ageing population through digital health solutions. He also has interests in urban and regional planning and development, mainly focusing on governance, land development process, and land financialization. Professionally, he has served as a committee member for the Urban Renewal Authority and the Buildings Department, working on urban renewal, building rehabilitation, and the development of new building design manuals.
Teaching
Planning and Development
Research Methods
Land and Real Estate Development
Sustainable and Healthy Cities
Research interests
Urban and Regional Planning
Development Studies
Urban Governance and Management
Climate Change Analytics and Resilience
Health and Wellbeing in Ageing Societies
Education/Academic qualification
Bachelor of Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University
Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Hong Kong
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Actually existing state entrepreneurialism: From conceptualization to materialization
Sun, Y., Ling, J. & He, S., 8 Dec 2023, In: Progress in Human Geography.Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review
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A move towards regulation flexibility and pragmatism? State entrepreneurialism in China’s pilot development zone
Ling, J. & Sun, Y. (Corresponding Author), 2026, In: Urban Studies.Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review
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Development of a contextualized index of multiple deprivation for age-friendly cities: Evidence from Hong Kong
Chen, S., Wang, S., Sun, Y. & Liu, Y. W. J., Jun 2024, In: Applied Geography. 167, 103285.Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review
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Typology-driven framework for revitalizing urban leftover spaces: Systematic review of practices and future research directions
Qiao, R., Sun, Y., Wang, S., Lan, B. & Chung, C. Y., Nov 2025, In: Land Use Policy. 158, 107721.Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review
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From Sociospatial Experiences to Well-Being: Implications for Aging in Place
Sun, Y., Ng, M. K., Chau, A. K. C. & Chen, S., Oct 2022, In: Annals of the American Association of Geographers.Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review
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Prizes
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Best Poster Presentation Award of Smart Ageing Session
Liu, Y. W. J. (Recipient), Luk, C. W. H. (Recipient), Ling, K. K. (Recipient), Yeung, J. W. F. (Recipient), Sun, Y. (Recipient), Lo, K. H. K. (Recipient), Kor, P. P. K. (Recipient), Fong, G. C. H. (Recipient), Choi, T. K. S. (Recipient), Cheung, D. S. K. (Recipient) & Zheng, Y. (Recipient), 11 May 2023
Prize: Prize (research)
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External examiner of the Master's degree examination Committee at National Cheng Kung University
Sun, Y. (Chief examiner)
Jun 2023Activity: Examination
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Place as a linkage between social responsibility and variegated urbanism: Evidence from two teaching ‘experiments’
Sun, Y. (Invited speaker)
2018Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Place- And Age- Responsive Disaster Risk Reduction for Hong Kong
Sun, Y. (Invited speaker)
2017Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
Press/Media
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“Aging in Place” and “Place in Aging”: From Socio-spatial Experience to Multifaceted Well-being
30/03/22
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