平等機會委員會主席周一嶽醫生（左五）親臨領匯商場瞭解設施提升情況。
Dr York Chow Yat-ngok (fifth from left) visited The Link’s shopping centres to see the progress of BFA facilities enhancement.

康復諮詢委員會主席許宗盛（左三）試用專為視障人士而設的「去街易E-Guide」後形容︰「問路於盲，不再是諷刺，今時今日可成真！」
After testing the “E-Guide”, Herman Hui (third from left) was impressed, saying, “The old Chinese saying of ‘asking for directions from the blind’ is no longer sarcastic. It comes true with this system.”

視障人士Kim試用「去街易E-Guide」，以用家角度提供寶貴意見。
Kim, a visually impaired person, tested the “E-Guide” system and provided invaluable user feedback.

設施提升進度　Progress of Hardware Upgrade

領匯旗下共有73個物業展開「暢通無阻通道」提升工程，當中56個物業已按「最合理可行原則」、「通用設計原則」及屋宇署頒布的《設計手冊：暢通無阻的通道2008》的標準完成基本的提升工程，其餘17個物業工程尚在進行中。

Barrier-free access facilities enhancement projects have been started in 73 properties of The Link, 56 of which have been completed in accordance with the Best Practicable Principle, the Standards of Universal Design and the Buildings Department’s Design Manual: Barrier Free Access 2008, while the remaining 17 are still in progress.

在2013-2014財政年度內，計劃展開提升工程的物業有28個，預計旗下所有物業的提升工程將於2016年底完成。

During financial year 2013/14, plans are in place to upgrade another 28 properties. It is estimated that all upgrade works will be completed by the end of 2016.

欲查詢更多關於「暢通無阻通道」工作的最新資料及詳情，請參閱網上資訊︰
To learn more about The Link’s barrier-free access works, please visit:

http://www.thelinkreit.com/TC/corporate/Pages/20110801_BFA.aspx

香港導盲犬協會副會長曾建平非常感謝領匯對香港導盲犬項目的大力支持，促進本港導盲犬的發展，為更多視障人士提供支援。
Tsang Kin-ping, Vice-chairman of the Hong Kong Guide Dogs Association, expressed his gratitude to The Link for the support towards the development of guide dogs in Hong Kong.

實行室內溫度節能為環保多出一分力
Maintaining Comfortable Indoor Temperatures for a Sustainable Environment

環保和可持續發展是領匯的一貫理念，今年六月，領匯簽署由環境局及機電工程署推行的「室內溫度節能約章」，承諾於今年六月至九月期間，把旗下六個商場的平均室內溫度維持在攝氏24至26度之間，讓巿民逛得舒適之餘，同時減少空調的能源消耗，並致力推動全民節能。

The Link is dedicated to protecting the environment and promoting sustainability. In June 2013, The Link signed the Energy Saving Charter on Indoor Temperature organised by the Environment Bureau and the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department. Under the charter, we pledge to maintain an average indoor temperature of between 24 and 26 degrees Celsius in six of The Link’s shopping centres from June to September to promote energy saving. The Link is committed to providing a comfortable shopping experience while at the same time reducing energy usage.

參與室內溫度節能的領匯商場︰
TThe Link’s shopping centres
participating in the
Energy Saving Charter are:

免費提供場地 豐富社區體驗
Free Venue Sponsorship Enriches the Community

領匯一直透過免費場地贊助，以物業為服務平台，支持不同慈善機構、非牟利團體及政府部門舉辦各類社區活動，豐富社群的生活體驗。

With an extensive property network and a mission to serve the community in Hong Kong, The Link provides free venues for various charity and government organisations to hold different community activities.

支持醫管局推廣防感染訊息
Working with the Hospital Authority to Promote Infection Control

今年領匯再與醫院管理局合作舉辦社區健康教育活動，宣揚防感染訊息，加強市民瞭解醫管局的專業服務。「防感染‧護民康」開展禮於6月29日在鯉魚門廣場舉行，一連串社區活動包括展覽、健康講座、互動遊戲等則於七月至十月在七個領匯商場舉行，包括李鄭屋商場、天耀廣場、愛東商場、利東商場、何文田廣場、恆安商場和啟田商場。活動費用全免。

This year, The Link is collaborating with the Hospital Authority again to co-organise a community health education programme that promotes infection control and the professional services provided by the Hospital Authority. The opening ceremony was held on 29 June at Lei Yue Mun Plaza. From July to October, a series of exhibitions, seminars and games will take place in seven shopping centres of The Link including Lei Cheng Uk Shopping Centre, Tin Yiu Plaza, Oi Tung Shopping Centre, Lei Tung Commercial Centre, Homantin Plaza, Heng On Shopping Centre and Kai Tin Shopping Centre. All events are free of charge.

食物及衞生局局長高永文(中)、醫管局主席胡定旭(左二)、醫管局行政總裁梁栢賢(右一)、病人互助組織聯盟主席曾建平(左一)及領匯物業管理及營運總監胡志平(右二)擔任主禮嘉賓。
Dr Ko Wing-man, BBS, JP, Secretary for Food and Health (middle), Anthony Wu Ting-yuk, Chairman of the Hospital Authority (second from left), Dr Leung Pak-yin, Hospital Authority Chief Executive (first from right), Tsang Kin-ping, Chairman of Alliance for Patients' Mutual Help Organizations (first from left), and Gordon Wu, Director of Property Management and Operations of The Link (second from right), officiated at the opening ceremony.

高錕爵士(前排左四)親臨赤柱廣場的啟動儀式。
Sir Charles Kao (fourth from left, front) attended　the inauguration ceremony at Stanley Plaza.

商場化身社區舞台
Shopping Centres Become
Performance Venues

領匯今年繼續成為康樂及文化事務署「社區文化大使計劃」的社區夥伴，在八至九月期間免費讓十四個本地藝團使用旗下十五個商場作巡迴演出，將接近八十場精彩表演帶入社區。演出內容包羅萬有，涵蓋戲劇、音樂、舞蹈等不同藝術元素，表演者與居民一同互動參與，為社區帶來融和歡樂。此外，今年多場「國際綜藝合家歡」亦於領匯商場作社區巡禮演出。

This year, The Link continues to partner with the Leisure and Cultural Services Department to support the Community Cultural Ambassador Scheme, supporting 14 local art groups to perform different art shows which include drama, music and dancing in 15 shopping centres of The Link for free in August and September. Through interaction between residents and performers, joy and harmony are brought to the community. Multiple shows from the International Arts Carnival will also be staged in The Link's various shopping centres.

傷健一家  和洽共融
Building an Inclusive Society

香港傷健協會「與家同行家 ACTION典禮」於7月7日在鯉魚門廣場舉行，旨在鼓勵更多家庭參與義工服務，促進傷殘和健全家庭彼此合作，推動傷健共融。典禮由傷殘人士和健全人士所組成的樂隊表演揭開序幕，多個傷健組織亦有參與表演，包括路向四肢傷殘人士協會的樂隊演唱、香港傷殘青年協會表演柔力球和香港聾人協進會表演手語歌。市民亦一同參與場內的攤位遊戲。

The opening ceremony of "To Walk with Families", organised by the Hong Kong PHAB Association, was held on 7 July at Lei Yue Mun Plaza. The programme aims to promote an inclusive society and encourage more families to become volunteers. Multiple organisations and music groups formed by the physically challenged people performed during the ceremony, including a live band from the Direction Association of the Handicapped, a rhythm ball performance by members of the Hong Kong Federation of Handicapped Youth and a sign-language song performed by the Hong Kong Association of the Deaf. In addition, several game booths were set up for the public to enjoy.

建築藝術普及化
Appreciates Outstanding Architecture

領匯支持推廣建築藝術，今年七月至十一月將連續第三年免費借出場地予香港建築師學會，於旗下三個商場巡迴展出「2012 年度香港建築師學會年獎」得獎作品，讓不同階層的巿民欣賞本港及海外的優秀建築設計項目，加深大眾對建築藝術的瞭解。

The Link supports the appreciation of architecture in the community through its sponsorship of free venues for the Roving Exhibition of The Hong Kong Institute of Architects for the third consecutive year. Featuring displays of architectural masterpieces by recipients of The Hong Kong Institute of Architects Annual Awards 2012, this exhibition is an opportunity to appreciate outstanding designs by local and international architects, promoting a greater understanding of architecture as an art form to the community.