North East New Territories New Development Areas Planning

rdf:langString North East New Territories New Development Areas Planning

rdf:langString The Hong Kong 2030: Planning Vision and Strategy (HK2030 Study) is a study group tasked with preparing a strategic land use planning framework for Hong Kong up to year 2030. The HK2030 Study aimed to provide strategic framework for future land use in New Territories to address long-term housing demands in the New Development Areas (NDAs) of Kwun Tung North (KTL) and Fanling North (FLN). In 2008 “The North East New Development Areas Planning and Engineering Study” (NENT NDAs Study) began; it continued until 2013. There were four primary objectives of this study group: * Determine strategic roles of the NDAs * Build people-oriented communities * Create sustainable living environments * Develop appropriate implementation mechanisms. Industries such as special industries, research & development, creative industry, business, education, and medical care were emphasized in the developmental project. The project was controversial with opponents questioning the need and intention of the project, zoning areas, compensation, and environmental preservation. The latest revision of NENT was passed by the Executive Council in 2013 and was passed by the Legislative Council for Budget approval in 2014.