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The Department of Urban Planning and Spatial Information at Feng Chia University has once again demonstrated its academic excellence. Students Yung-Ching Hsu and Chung-Huai Hsu, under the supervision of Chih-Chao Ho from the Master's Program in Smart City, received the Excellence Award in the Academic Paper Category of the 2026 Chinese Society of Spatial Information Annual Awards for their research titled:

“Downscaled Risk Assessment for Urban Planning Under Climate Change: A Case Study of the Kaohsiung New Town Specific District Plan.”

The Chinese Society of Spatial Information is one of Taiwan’s leading academic organizations in the field of spatial information, with long-standing contributions to geographic information systems (GIS), spatial data analysis, and smart city development. Its annual paper awards recognize research that demonstrates both innovation and significant practical value.

都資系學生徐詠晶、許仲淮以「氣候變遷下都市計畫之降尺度化風險評估—以高雄新市鎮特定區計畫為例」榮獲115年中華空間資訊學會學術論文組優等獎。

Yung-Ching Hsu and Chung-Huai Hsu from the Department of Urban Planning and Spatial Information received the Excellence Award in the Academic Paper Category of the 2026 Chinese Society of Spatial Information Annual Awards for their study, “Downscaled Risk Assessment for Urban Planning Under Climate Change: A Case Study of the Kaohsiung New Town Specific District Plan.”

The award-winning research moved beyond the large-scale climate risk assessments commonly seen in previous studies and developed a refined evaluation framework that can be directly applied to urban planning practice. Using a 40-meter grid resolution, the team conducted high-precision analyses based on three key dimensions: hazard, exposure, and vulnerability.

The study produced detailed risk distribution maps under different climate warming scenarios, providing a clearer understanding of how climate-related risks may evolve across urban areas.

The findings indicate that as climate change intensifies, risks are likely to expand from isolated locations into more concentrated and severe “risk hotspots.” The research further warns that highly developed areas and zones planned for future development may face substantial adaptation challenges if climate factors are not incorporated into spatial planning and land-use decision-making at an early stage.

This national academic award not only recognizes the hard work and dedication of the student researchers and their advisor but also highlights the Department’s strengths in urban planning and spatial information research and education.

Looking ahead, the department will continue cultivating professionals equipped with forward-looking perspectives and practical problem-solving skills, contributing to the sustainable development of cities in Taiwan.

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