Hiroshi Ikegaya
Senior Advisor, Town Planning
Urban renewal and statutory planning expertise shaped by senior roles in public and development authorities
Former General Manager, Planning and Design Division, Urban Renewal Authority
Overview
Hiroshi Ikegaya is Senior Advisor, Town Planning at Fairmile, providing strategic advice on town planning and urban renewal projects.
With more than 40 years of experience across public and statutory development authorities in Hong Kong, Hiroshi brings deep familiarity with statutory planning processes, urban renewal frameworks, and the assessment and management of complex redevelopment projects.
His advice is particularly valued where planning strategy, project feasibility, heritage considerations, and statutory approval pathways must be carefully aligned.
Areas of Focus
- Statutory town planning and approvals
- Urban renewal and redevelopment strategy
- Project assessment and processing
- Planning input to project management
- Social impact assessment
- Heritage preservation and planning interface
Professional Experience
Hiroshi has held senior planning positions within public and statutory development authorities in Hong Kong, contributing to a wide range of urban renewal and redevelopment initiatives.
He previously served as General Manager in the Planning and Design Division of the Urban Renewal Authority, where he was responsible for overseeing planning strategy, project assessment, and design coordination for complex urban renewal projects.
His experience spans project assessment, statutory processing, social impact considerations, and heritage-related planning matters, providing a well-rounded perspective on how planning strategy translates into implementable urban projec
Urban Renewal and Heritage Context
A significant aspect of Hiroshi’s work involves planning-led urban renewal in areas with social, historical, and physical constraints.
He brings particular insight into balancing redevelopment objectives with social impact and heritage preservation considerations, supporting planning approaches that are defensible, sensitive to context, and capable of progressing through statutory approval processes.
Selected Experience
Hiroshi has advised on a wide range of planning-led projects, including:
- Urban renewal and redevelopment initiatives
- Statutory planning and approval processes
- Projects involving social impact assessment
- Developments requiring heritage preservation considerations
Role at Fairmile
At Fairmile, Hiroshi supports planning-led development and urban renewal projects where statutory processes, project assessment, and contextual sensitivity are critical to success.
His contribution strengthens advisory work by providing experienced guidance on planning strategy, regulatory pathways, and the integration of social and heritage considerations into implementable development outcomes.