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Hong Kong Plans Laws to Accelerate Northern Metropolis Project

3/29/2026

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Hong Kong's Secretary for Development, Bernadette Linn Hon-ho, said laws could speed Northern Metropolis projects by one year.
The government plans to enhance the residential component at sites to attract developers.
Proposed six laws would remove obstacles near the mainland border and speed land resumption payments.
The Northern Metropolis project, announced in 2021, would transform 30,000 hectares into a hub for growth and housing, aligned with China's 15th five-year plan.

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Hong Kong's Secretary for Development, Bernadette Linn Hon-ho, said laws could speed Northern Metropolis projects by one year.
The government plans to enhance the residential component at sites to attract developers.
Proposed six laws would remove obstacles near the mainland border and speed land resumption payments.
The Northern Metropolis project, announced in 2021, would transform 30,000 hectares into a hub for growth and housing, aligned with China's 15th five-year plan.