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. 
The revamped Kai Yip Recreation Centre is a product of collaborative partnerships. Gaw Capital Partners has invested over HKD $2 million for the renovation to help promote sports and create a space that local residents could be proud of. From the renovation phase to the operation phase, Gaw Capital Partners and its project design team have demonstrated bold innovative flare towards multi-functional and flexible design and made a concerted effort to tailor the community’s needs that bring positive vibe.
The design theme of the sportsground is “dedication” (敬業、樂業) which symbolizes the Chinese pronunciation of “Kai Yip”. Its unique design was integral to the curation of the development, with the aim to introduce an integrated experience for the local community, focusing on creativity, flexibility, connectivity and the community’s growing need for work-life balance in the public estate.
Kai Yip Recreation Centre injects dynamism into Kai Yip public estate with its diverse offerings complementing the community while maintaining its distinct “golden cage” character. The synergy between the Shopping Centre tenants and the end users of the Recreation Centre captures the energy and extends the vitality of Kai Yip after the refurbishment.