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Andrew Lam Siu-lo

(林筱魯)

Andrew Lam Siu-lo
林筱魯
The latest news and top stories on Andrew Lam Siu-lo. A town planner with over two decades of experience in urban design and project management across Asia, he is currently a member of Hong Kong’s Legislative Council. He previously served as Executive Director of the Urban Renewal Authority and President of the Hong Kong Institute of Planners. His work focuses on urban development, government efficiency and housing issues, including advocating for the Northern Metropolis and streamlining planning procedures.
The Northern Metropolis scheme covers 30,000 hectares of land near the border with mainland China. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong economy

Northern Metropolis land-use laws won’t undermine board’s authority: experts

Compressing procedures to two months will break traditional development ‘shackles’, lawmaker argues.

Hong Kong housing

Elderly Hongkongers facing eviction over subdivided flat revamp fear losing jobs

Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Government knows best? Hong Kong policymakers need to listen more

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Pledges fall short of fixing building sector after Hong Kong inferno: experts

Experts warn new building maintenance measures in the wake of the deadly fire in Tai Po only scratch the surface of deeper systemic issues.

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Industry leaders say Hong Kong’s reforms in the wake of the Tai po fire are a start, but lack detail on inspections and contractor transparency. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Tougher building checks may add costs, slow projects, Hong Kong lawmaker says

Andrew Lam calls for government and legislature to discuss proposal to tighten scrutiny of building maintenance projects in greater depth.

Legislative Council election 2025

Hong Kong lawmaker Duncan Chiu leads Legco affluence list with 54 properties

Five of Hong Kong’s new lawmakers own more than 10 properties, while nine have overseas holdings.

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Gaps laid bare by deadly Hong Kong fire focus of first Legco meeting of new term

City leader John Lee outlines government priorities in wake of November’s blaze, with resettlement of residents and investigations topping list.

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Chief Executive John Lee walks in the Legislative Council chamber as new Legco president Starry Lee looks on. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hong Kong officials urge buy-back plan over ‘challenging’ Wang Fuk Court rebuild

Deputy finance chief Michael Wong says legal and ownership issues make rebuilding unfeasible, with buy-back option the fastest, most flexible solution.

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Hong Kong economy

Tender for Hong Kong’s Central Harbourfront Event Space opens with stricter KPIs

Lawmaker says it is reasonable for government to impose additional conditions on future tenant, given location’s role in promoting city’s image.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court rebuilding faces consensus, rights hurdles: experts

Complications over rebuilding efforts surface as new sites for redevelopment are proposed.

A fire broke out at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po on November 26 and burned seven of the estate’s eight blocks. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Difficult to say if fire-ravaged Hong Kong buildings can be fixed: experts

Government should take lead in assessing structural safety of Wang Fuk Court buildings to help flat owners decide, experts say.

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A firefighter works in a flat in one of the estate’s eight blocks. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong economy

Good deal for all? Can Hong Kong urban renewal body’s payout review fix scheme?

Cash-strapped Urban Renewal Authority is reviewing compensation scheme for flat owners forced out by redevelopment. But is a wider rethink needed?

Hong Kong housing

Should Hong Kong’s URA tie compensation to condition of homes? Analysts say yes

Lawmaker Andrew Lam says URA acquisition prices should exceed private sector values.

Hong Kong housing

First developer withdraws from Hong Kong land sharing scheme amid slow economy

Lawmaker Wendy Hong says scheme’s conditions are not attractive as developers can only break even rather than make a profit.

A public housing estate in Diamond Hill. The land sharing scheme only received its first application after operating for more than a year. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong economy

More support needed for proposed Hong Kong industrial port, lawmakers say

Andrew Lam highlights lack of measures to boost growth in sectors under project, while Wendy Hong calls for incentives to attract firms.

Lung Kwu Tan at Tuen Mun. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong society

University of Hong Kong’s revised IT hub plan angers Pok Fu Lam residents

University seeks to build on site in Pok Fu Lam, with residents accusing it of dismissing alternative sites without proper due diligence.

Hong Kong economy

Why investor confidence is key to acing Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis ‘test’

Megaproject near border with mainland is a measure of city’s governance capability in Beijing’s eyes, analyst says.

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