The Land & Development Advisory Committee was briefed on the Hong Kong 2030+ development strategy at a meeting today.
Noting the key findings and recommendations of the Hong Kong 2030+, members generally supported the updated territorial development strategy to guide planning, land and infrastructure development and shape the built environment of Hong Kong beyond 2030, with a view to making Hong Kong a more liveable, competitive and sustainable Asia’s World City.
Members also noted the importance of engaging the community widely about the strategic plan, which aims at sustainable development and embracing challenges arising from climate change and ageing society.
The committee was also briefed on a recommended mechanism to evaluate proposed pedestrian links outside Kowloon East.
Members welcomed in principle the recommended mechanism which helps determine whether an application warrants support of the premium waiver scheme aimed at facilitating the private sector to construct such links.
They agreed that to benefit from the premium waiver arrangement, a link should be supported by the neighbourhood and demonstrate that it would bring multi-faceted public benefits, such as providing a better alternative to existing undesirable at-grade walking conditions and strengthening the area-wide walking network.
