The upgraded water play area at Starlight Riverside Park (星光水岸公園) in Kaohsiung’s Asia New Bay Area (亞洲新灣區) will officially open May 30, with new facilities including water slides, aquatic play equipment, and harbor-view swings.

The center said the project includes studios, two-bedroom units, and three-bedroom units. Online applications are open through June 22, with a public lottery scheduled for Sept. 17. The earliest move-in date is expected to be Dec. 1.

The city urged fans to use public transportation, shuttle buses, or nearby MRT stations for pick-up and drop-off instead of driving to the stadium.

The city says the plan includes not only shortening the duration of red lights at individual intersections, but also utilizing smart traffic control systems that will adjust entire road corridors to reduce waiting times while maintaining coordinated traffic flow on major roads.

The NT$177 million project will add dedicated bicycle lanes, more greenery, and improved shade, with completion expected by the middle of next year, according to the city’s Public Works Bureau.

The city said Sunday’s closing program would include a crêpe Suzette chef show by the InterContinental Kaohsiung, a performance by Golden Melody Award-winning singer Lee Chu-hsin (李竺芯), music by French band Kessada, and talks by French content creator Rémy Gils and chef A-Chen.

The Kaohsiung Fans social media page claimed the revived hotel is scheduled to open in the fourth quarter of 2026, with Le Méridien 85 Sky Tower set to occupy the upper section of the landmark tower.

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Festival hours are set for 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday. The city is encouraging visitors to use public transportation, with the site accessible from Weiwuying Station (衛武營站) on the Orange Line via Exit 6.

Running through the end of December 2026, the initiative is scheduled to provide an estimated 490 free sessions during work breaks and between shifts to combat the physical stress and shoulder injuries associated with long driving hours. Municipal authorities stated the project serves a dual purpose by improving driver concentration as a measure of preventive safety while simultaneously creating stable employment opportunities for visually impaired professionals.