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Planning, Land and Infrastructure

The government has substantially completed a detailed feasibility study on a proposed environment-friendly linkage system for Kowloon East. The study suggested implementing a 'multi-modal' environment-friendly linkage system to enhance the transport connectivity of the area and facilitate the transformation of Kowloon East into CBD2.

Tseung Kwan O

A study is examining the feasibility of replanning Tseung Kwan O Area 137 to optimise its use for residential, commercial and other purposes. Preliminary development options are being formulated.

Hong Kong Boundary Crossing Facilities Island of Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge

The government has accepted a number of proposals by the Airport Authority Hong Kong for development of the Hong Kong Boundary Crossing Facilities Island, including commissioning automated car parks there for visitors using the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, connecting the airport's SKYCITY to the island, and constructing the Hong Kong International Aviation Academy's campus on the island.

Cycle Track Network in New Territories

A cycle-track network is being developed that will eventually connect Ma On Shan in the east to Tuen Mun and Tsuen Wan in the west. In September, the 60-km section from Tuen Mun to Ma On Shan was fully opened. Construction of the 1-km extension at Sam Mun Tsai commenced in November, while the 2-km section from Tsing Tsuen Bridge to Bayview Garden in Tsuen Wan will be completed in 2021. The remaining 20-km section between Tsuen Wan and Tuen Mun is under design.

Urban Renewal

Urban renewal improves living conditions in old urban areas, primarily through redevelopment and rehabilitation of dilapidated buildings. The Development Bureau formulates policy on urban renewal and oversees the work of the Urban Renewal Authority (URA). The URA provides financial assistance and technical support to building owners for various aspects of building rehabilitation and repair.

In 2020, the URA commenced two Civil Servants' Cooperative Building Society Scheme. redevelopment pilot projects in Kowloon City and continued a district planning study on Yau Ma Tei and Mong Kok.

Building Development

Private Sector

In 2020, superstructural works started at 105 sites, covering a gross floor area of 1.63 million sq m, and a total of 636 buildings, with a gross floor area of 2.05 million sq m, were completed at a cost of $82.7 billion, compared with 665 buildings completed in 2019, with a gross floor area of 2.03 million sq m built at a cost of $72.9 billion.

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