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Most of the 100 participants at a large-scale community discussion said preserving the environment and minimising the impact on existing communities were non-negotiables
What matters to Hongkongers as the space-starved city looks for more land to build homes?
About 100 people at a forum held at the University of Hong Kong on Saturday said preserving the environment and minimising the impact on existing communities were for them non-negotiable.
Organised by the Citizens Task Force on Land Resources – a group of professionals from various sectors – the three-hour session was the first large-scale community discussion since officials last week launched a five-month public consultation on 18 options to boost land supply.
Camille Lam Tsz-kwan, a member of the group, said the panel appointed by the government had prioritised a set of values and concerns in arriving at the options but “these might not be what the public thinks are important”.
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“Before choosing any land supply options, it’s important to know what principles and criteria the public values,” the town planner said.