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Development Bureau
The latest news and top stories on the Development Bureau. A prominent Hong Kong-based governmental body, the Development Bureau (DEVB) is dedicated to facilitating the city’s continual development through effective land planning and use. Its main areas of focus include urban planning and renewal, land administration, infrastructure development, building safety, water supplies, flood prevention and heritage conservation. Established in 2007, the DEVB plays a crucial role in ensuring a steady land supply, promoting sustainable development and enhancing Hong Kong’s position as a competitive cosmopolitan city. It oversees significant projects, including the transformation of Kowloon East and the Northern Metropolis Development Strategy.
The project covers 10.5 hectares of land in the Hung Shui Kiu area. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong economy

Heavyweights give Northern Metropolis vote of confidence with HK$1.03b land win

Six-company consortium awarded tender for 10.5-hectare project in Hung Shui Kiu, with total investment of HK$16.8 billion expected.

Hong Kong tourism

Untapped market: Hong Kong’s craft breweries push for permits to serve guests

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Hong Kong tourism

Editorial | Pragmatic planning can help unlock Hong Kong villages’ potential

Hong Kong society

Surge in abandoned animals amid land clearance for Northern Metropolis project

Pets and guard dogs left to fend for themselves due to lack of government rehoming policy, with animal welfare group’s clinic ‘overwhelmed’.

A stray dog on a plot of cleared land in the Northern Metropolis. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong society

Editorial | MTR station near Science Park will serve city’s ‘superconnector’ goals

First floated in 2021, the project is part of Hong Kong’s innovation hub ambitions, and in its revised form will not affect the government’s 10-year housing target.

Hong Kong transport

Pak Shek Kok station on East Rail line scheduled to open as early as 2033

Development Bureau says MTR Corp will be allowed to build private flats at new station, as opposed to previous plan for at least some public housing.

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Hong Kong economy

Scheme allows residents in 2 villages to turn houses fully into tourist sites

Residents of two Sheung Shui villages in Hong Kong may convert their entire homes into restaurants, guest houses and shops without making applications.

Ho Sheung Heung in the northern New Territories. Residents of this village and one other in Sheung Shui may convert their homes fully into businesses under a new pilot scheme to boost rural tourism. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong economy

More of Northern Metropolis set to benefit from eased flow of cross-border resources

Development Bureau says measures to ease transfers in tech zone will be tested this year and may be applied to other parts of megaproject.

Hong Kong economy

Can 150kg drones carry cement and bricks? Hong Kong is putting them to the test

Development Bureau says initiative will help government develop policies as part of push for ‘low-altitude economy’.

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Hong Kong economy

Lawmakers push for answers on spending for HK$9.96b project with fencing arena

Development chief Doris Ho defends massive project cost, saying government has already pushed for further money-saving measures.

The HK$9.96 billion project in Kwu Tung North and Fanling North is part of the Northern Metropolis megaproject. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong villager steps up ‘adopt a tree’ bid amid Northern Metropolis evictions

Ken Mak says he wants to save decades-old trees planted by his grandfather from ‘being crushed to death by excavators’.

Ken Mak (left) and father Johnny Mak at Yick Yuen Village. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong environmental issues

Opinion | Mass tourism is not ecotourism. Hong Kong must do better on this soon

The Yangtze’s turnaround was made possible by the political will to resist economic pressure. Hong Kong should implement similar principles.

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Hong Kong housing

Hong Kong villagers accuse authorities of rushed Northern Metropolis evictions

One elderly villager says she fears her family may be separated due to rehousing arrangements.

Hong Kong economy

Henderson Land joint venture to operate Central Harbourfront Event Space

Joint venture between property developer and YW Company beat five other bidders for prime site that hosts events such as Clockenflap and Wine and Dine Festival.

Hong Kong’s annual Wine & Dine Festival is held at the Central Harbourfront event space. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong society

Over 250 rare Han dynasty relics on display in major Hong Kong showcase

Development chief Bernadette Linn calls exhibition a ‘sequel’ to last year’s Tang dynasty showcase, with 95 per cent of relics shown in city for first time.

Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn (right) views a Han dynasty artefact. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

‘No mood for work’: ship mechanic’s future clouded by Aberdeen marina project

‘I have put my heart and soul into the workshop for several decades … After the plan was announced, I have had no mood for work,’ David Chan says.

What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, April 10-12

Travel back to the Han dynasty, visit an eco-conscious market, mix cocktails and make-up, or enjoy poolside yoga this weekend in Hong Kong.

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Hong Kong tourism

Opinion | Hong Kong must factor community needs into marina development

As the government pursues its yacht tourism ambitions, it should ensure projects such as the one in Aberdeen benefit locals and visitors alike.

Yacht berths are seen at Aberdeen South Typhoon Shelter on March 25. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong tourism

New 200-berth marina, clubhouse planned in Hong Kong revamp of Aberdeen site

Development Bureau aims to launch first tender for a marina in nearly 40 years in 2027.

Hong Kong economy

Northern Metropolis boundary changes will need Legco approval, minister says

Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn also says she cannot see a need to adjust the boundaries at this stage.

Hong Kong economy

Northern Metropolis land-use laws won’t undermine board’s authority: experts

Compressing procedures to two months will break traditional development ‘shackles’, lawmaker argues.

The Northern Metropolis scheme covers 30,000 hectares of land near the border with mainland China. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong economy

Measures to streamline Northern Metropolis land-use procedures unveiled

Proposed Development Bureau legislation aims to cut process from nine months to just two and remove bottlenecks.

Lok Ma Chau is one of the areas covered by the megaproject. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong economy

Mainland China group wins deal to operate Hong Kong harbourfront event space

Bay Area Media wins three-year tenancy to turn former railway freight pier into event space featuring food and entertainment facilities as well as pet-friendly park.

Hong Kong housing

Hong Kong earmarks Kai Tak site among 3 plots for private student hostel projects

Sha Tin and Tung Chung sites also among those the government will open for interest to develop into private student hostels to ease housing pressure.

Hong Kong society

Bid-rigging clamp, smoke-free construction sites: Hong Kong Legco gets cracking

The Post looks into measures proposed in response to last year’s Wang Fuk Court fire.

The eighth Legislative Council held its first meeting on Wednesday morning. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong plans to complete Kowloon waterfront promenade projects by 2028

Development Bureau says link-up will extend total length of pedestrian pathways on both sides of Victoria Harbour to 34km.

Some sections are set for completion within this year, including a pedestrian passage connecting the West Kowloon Cultural District to Tai Kok Tsui. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Tighter rules will help ensure Hong Kong’s harbourfront events dazzle

Stricter standards for Central Harbourfront Event Space tenants are meant to make sure the site is well utilised and events live up to expectations.

Hong Kong society

Glass observatory deck on Hong Kong Island promenade draws tens of thousands

About 7,000 people visited the glass walkway on weekend after its opening, with numbers peaking at 16,000 on New Year’s Day.

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