Gaw Capital Partners, through its funds under management, and its consortium partners, acquired 29 Hong Kong-based community shopping centers and associated facilities in March 2018 and March 2019.
Gaw Capital Partners officially started to operate over 29 assets and facilities near the public estates and established “People’s Place”. “People” stands for the public and the residents, whereas “Place” here is an allusion to the idiomatic Chinese term for a location of virtue and tradition, as well as a well-governed community; “Place” also connotes the solidarity of the local neighborhood. All in all, “People’s Place” stands for a place rich in sentiments and compassion, bringing strangers together in constructing a vibrant, cozy living environment. People’s Place aspires to transform obsolete commercial facilities into vibrant community hubs by creatively utilizing its space and bringing brand new experiences to residents, tenants and community stakeholders.
In partnership with experienced educators in China, Gaw Capital has invested in the development and operations of Stellart International School of Arts (SISA), an international arts education platform in China. The platform is initially seeded by a commercial site conveniently located in Sanshan New Town in Nanhai, Foshan, which has excellent connectivity nationally via the Guangzhou South Station. The site has a GFA of c.50,000 sqm in total. Operating under the SISA brand and developed by Gaw Capital Partners, the school houses up to 600 full-time high school students in its 6-storey tall academic block and 7-floor dormitory. 
Pacific Century Place received a LEED Existing Building Gold certification and LEED Core and Shell Gold pre-certification due to several environmentally friendly features that enhance the development’s sustainability.
The conversion of a once barren podium roof into a lush roof garden not only provides occupants a rare outdoor public space with vegetation and sports facilities, but also reduces the heat level by using better solar reflective paving materials to minimize the impact of the climate. Interior green walls at the main entrances further enrich the environment.
Considering Beijing’s rampant air pollution, better indoor air quality is a key attraction with 95%+ efficiency PM2.5 filters installed in all ventilation systems. The building is also energy efficient, enhanced by the podium and apartment towers’ upgraded façade with better insolation, and the use of time-controlled LED lights for all interior and exterior lighting.
New water-efficient plumbing fixtures have reduced water consumption, with the complex using on-site treated wastewater for irrigation and flushing.
The project preserved as much of the structure as possible to conserve resources and reduce construction waste, extending the building’s life cycle. During construction, an erosion and sedimentation control plan and air quality management plan was implemented, which minimized its environment impact.