Group 1 - The development of the Northern Metropolis is crucial for Hong Kong's social and economic growth, providing over 3,000 hectares of new land to alleviate the bottleneck of insufficient land for industrial development and create approximately 500,000 new jobs [1] - The Northern Metropolis will be a major source of future housing supply in Hong Kong, offering over 500,000 new residential units, addressing long-standing housing issues and creating a green living environment for residents [1] - Four new development areas, including Kwu Tung North/Fanling North, Hung Shui Kiu/Xia Village, Yuen Long South, and San Tin Technological City, are currently under construction, with over 400 hectares of private land recovered and 80 hectares of land being prepared for infrastructure and housing projects [1] Group 2 - The first three buildings in the Hong Kong section of the Lok Ma Chau Loop Innovation and Technology Park are nearing completion, with the first batch of tenants expected to move in during the second half of this year [2] - The Northern Metropolis is projected to yield at least 570 hectares of "ready-to-use" land, around 60,000 residential units, and approximately 1 million square meters of economic floor area over the next five years, with these figures expected to increase significantly in the following decade [2] - The planning phase for the Northern Metropolis is on track, with land use proposals for all new development areas published and technical assessments underway, aiming to complete urban planning procedures within one to two years [3] Group 3 - The focus of the Northern Metropolis development will shift to land acquisition and infrastructure projects once the planning framework is established, with the government primarily responsible for land acquisition and compensation [3] - The successful implementation of industrial projects will require both government policy guidance and market participation, emphasizing the need for effective collaboration between the government and the market [3]
香港发展局：北部都会区增添经济新动能 助力香港创科与大湾区融合
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