TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan Thinktank (TTT) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Lin Yu-chang, former Minister of the Interior and Mayor of Keelung, as a member of the Advisory Council and a Chairman’s Fellowship at the DIMEs Center, effective September 1 2025.

By integrating Mr. Lin’s extensive experience in public governance, urban transformation, and central-local policy implementation, TTT aims to bolster its research in national development strategy, regional resilience, and urban competitiveness.

A Synergy of Governance and Strategic Vision

With a background in architecture and urban-rural planning, Mr. Lin has dedicated his career to urban development and resilient transformation. His tenure as Mayor of Keelung was marked by the “Keelung Mountain-Sea-City Linkage Rebranding Project,” which earned international acclaim for integrating design aesthetics into public governance. He also spearheaded the “National Marine Gateway” initiative, repositioning Keelung as a premier East Asian international cruise hub.

As Minister of the Interior, Mr. Lin focused on national land planning and social resilience. He accelerated the “Government-led Urban Renewal” and the “Statute for Expediting Reconstruction of Urban Dangerous and Old Buildings,” effectively merging Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) with social housing to enhance national sustainability.

Strategic Impact

Dr. Lin Chia-lung, co-founder of Taiwan Thinktank, remarked: “Mr. Lin Yu-chang is a rare talent who bridges spatial planning expertise with high-level political practice. His leadership in Keelung represents one of Taiwan’s most significant urban transformations. His addition will provide the DIMEs Center with invaluable, practical policy insights amidst shifting global dynamics.”

Mr. Lin Yu-chang expressed his honor in joining TTT, stating his commitment to translating local and central administrative observations into concrete strategic discourse to help navigate the optimal path for Taiwan’s future.