To undertake spatial and temporal comparative social, economic, psychological and geographical studies, as well as arts and planning related advocacy activities to understand the needs, aspirations and visions of members in different types of families in communities

To identify through trans-disciplinary research both strengths and weaknesses of existing modes of place governance at different geographical scales within and beyond Hong Kong

To employ creative engagement tools to facilitate communities to generate sustainable pathways towards the realization of visions of future cities

To provide community and place governance perspectives to the works of other Centres in IOFC