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. 
Siu Hei Sportsground, a project managed by People’s Place in Hong Kong’s Tuen Mun District, was awarded the Best Design of Golden Pin Design Award 2022 under the spatial design category. People’s Place, under the management of Gaw Capital Partners, has been actively rejuvenating communities through place-making initiatives. Siu Hei Sportsground is among the successful projects in transforming and revitalizing underutilized sports grounds into community sports hubs.
Siu Hei Sportsground was initially a 40,000 sq ft rooftop court at the centre of Siu Hei, Tuen Mun. Realizing its potential to become a community sports hub, People’s Place revamped the obsolete court into an energetic, colourful and fun rooftop sports ground, which is multi-functional and user-centric. The revamped sports ground has now become one of the most Instagram-able spots in Hong Kong and is the perfect place for sports, cultural and corporate events.
The design theme of the court is inspired by the name of the estate, Siu Hei, which rhymes with the Chinese – smile(笑) and laughter(嘻). Decorated with the bright and signature colour palette alongside bold graphics and custom typography, Siu Hei Sportsground is fueled with youthful and dynamic energy. At Gaw Capital, we hope to create more opportunities for people of different ages, abilities and interests to enjoy the space together.