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Development Bureau
The latest news and top stories on the Development Bureau. A prominent Hong Kong-based governmental body, the Development Bureau (DEVB) is dedicated to facilitating the city’s continual development through effective land planning and use. Its main areas of focus include urban planning and renewal, land administration, infrastructure development, building safety, water supplies, flood prevention and heritage conservation. Established in 2007, the DEVB plays a crucial role in ensuring a steady land supply, promoting sustainable development and enhancing Hong Kong’s position as a competitive cosmopolitan city. It oversees significant projects, including the transformation of Kowloon East and the Northern Metropolis Development Strategy.
Yacht berths are seen at Aberdeen South Typhoon Shelter on March 25. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong tourism

Opinion | Hong Kong must factor community needs into marina development

As the government pursues its yacht tourism ambitions, it should ensure projects such as the one in Aberdeen benefit locals and visitors alike.

Hong Kong tourism

New 200-berth marina, clubhouse planned in Hong Kong revamp of Aberdeen site

Hong Kong economy

Northern Metropolis boundary changes will need Legco approval, minister says

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.

The Northern Metropolis scheme covers 30,000 hectares of land near the border with mainland China. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong economy

Measures to streamline Northern Metropolis land-use procedures unveiled

Proposed Development Bureau legislation aims to cut process from nine months to just two and remove bottlenecks.

Hong Kong economy

Mainland China group wins deal to operate Hong Kong harbourfront event space

Bay Area Media wins three-year tenancy to turn former railway freight pier into event space featuring food and entertainment facilities as well as pet-friendly park.

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Hong Kong housing

Hong Kong earmarks Kai Tak site among 3 plots for private student hostel projects

Sha Tin and Tung Chung sites also among those the government will open for interest to develop into private student hostels to ease housing pressure.

A prime site in the newly developed Kai Tak area, is one of three ares that have been earmarked for the development of tertiary student hostels. Photo: Google map
Hong Kong society

Explainer | Bid-rigging clamp, smoke-free construction sites: Hong Kong Legco gets cracking

The Post looks into measures proposed in response to last year’s Wang Fuk Court fire.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong plans to complete Kowloon waterfront promenade projects by 2028

Development Bureau says link-up will extend total length of pedestrian pathways on both sides of Victoria Harbour to 34km.

Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Tighter rules will help ensure Hong Kong’s harbourfront events dazzle

Stricter standards for Central Harbourfront Event Space tenants are meant to make sure the site is well utilised and events live up to expectations.

Children enjoy rides at the AIA Carnival at the Central Harbourfront on December 22, 2025. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong society

Glass observatory deck on Hong Kong Island promenade draws tens of thousands

About 7,000 people visited the glass walkway on weekend after its opening, with numbers peaking at 16,000 on New Year’s Day.

A glass walkway has become the main attraction of the East Coast Boardwalk’s eastern section. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong Island promenade to be completed after 16 years as final section opens

Last 1.1km section in North Point, featuring glass observatory deck, completes 13km-long walkway linking Kennedy Town and Shau Kei Wan.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong tightens rules for waterfront event space after hot-air balloon fiasco

Bids invited for the development, operation, management and maintenance of The Pier in Hung Hom for about three years.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

‘No leniency’: Hong Kong minister vows tougher safety laws after Tai Po fire

Development chief Bernadette Linn says authorities must ‘thoroughly review the existing system with a heavy hand’.

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The catastrophic 43-hour blaze at Wang Fuk Court, which broke out on November 26, claimed at least 161 lives and left nearly 5,000 residents displaced. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong economy

Exclusive | Hong Kong ‘could halt’ commercial land sales for second year over poor demand

Development chief Bernadette Linn also says it is ‘untrue’ that Lantau reclamation plan was shelved because of pressure from developers.

A minister has said a coming megaproject will not focus on creating another central business district. Photo: Jelly Tse
Education in Hong Kong

Rush to create 2,600 student hostel spaces to meet surging demand in Hong Kong

Government has received more than 10 applications to turn commercial buildings and hotels into dormitory spaces, education minister says.

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Hong Kong housing

Editorial | Root out irregularities to restore trust in Hong Kong’s construction sector

The government must ensure a thorough investigation and a proper response by the contractor involved in a recent case to quell the public’s worries over building safety.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong shelves HK$700 million infrastructure gallery proposal after backlash

Gallery proposed for Wan Chai North waterfront would have showcased projects such as Northern Metropolis, but plan scrapped after public outcry.

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The Northern Metropolis aims to turn part of the New Territories into an economic powerhouse and a housing hub. Photo: Elson Li
Super Typhoon Ragasa

Hong Kong to learn from Ragasa, boost flood mitigation measures: minister

Development minister Bernadette Linn also says Kau Yi Chau reclamation project shelved to prevent ‘immense strain’ on authorities, market.

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Northern Metropolis

Outside In | To speed up Northern Metropolis construction, get in bamboo scaffolders

Bamboo scaffolders offer speed, cost efficiency and sustainability. And the boom in demand will give the ancient craft a much-needed lifeline.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong shelves controversial Lantau reclamation project

Environmental assessment process halted as minister says administration won’t begin project of lower priority than Northern Metropolis.

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The reclamation project, also known as the Lantau Tomorrow Vision, was originally conceived as Hong Kong’s third central business district. Photo: Martin Chan
Hong Kong culture

Villagers slowly making way for development in Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis

While some communities are having to make way for megaproject, the pace has been slow. Observers are wondering if it will pick up after the policy address, even as government vows to protect indigenous villages.

Illustration: Henry Wong
Hong Kong housing

Editorial | Hong Kong’s elderly-friendly design initiative a step in right direction

Measures to help Hongkongers age in place are important for social cohesiveness – and as significant as the transport subsidy for seniors.

Hong Kong weather

Warning for Hong Kong hikers in wake of black rainstorm signals, record downpour

Authorities, outdoor bodies and rescue groups warn of soil instability on trails following recent deluge.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

‘Shop King’ Tang Shing-bor’s family sells Hong Kong hotel at throwaway price

A joint venture between Hong Kong developer Wang On and US investment firm Angelo Gordon buys Mong Kok hotel for US$55 million, sources say.

An undated photograph of the exterior of Hotel Ease in Mong Kok. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong economy

Firm suspended from bidding for Hong Kong contracts after worker killed on site

Development Bureau places temporary ban on contractor after one worker killed and another injured by falling beam at site near mega bridge.

The fatal industrial accident occurred on Thursday afternoon near the border crossing of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge. Photo: Now TV news
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