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The oil boom is changing | Huang Weilun: Redevelopment planning is difficult for the URA to do alone, welcomes public-private cooperation

2021-10-02T15:55:14.006Z


After four years, the URA has completed research on the redevelopment of Yau Ma Tei and Mong Kok areas, and proposed to develop Mong Kok into a commercial area and Tai Kok Tsui into a green space. At the same time, it will find suitable sites in the development area of ​​the integrated block.


After four years, the URA has completed research on the redevelopment of Yau Ma Tei and Mong Kok areas, and proposed to develop Mong Kok into a commercial area and Tai Kok Tsui into a green space. At the same time, it will find suitable sites in the development area of ​​the integrated block and provide "first homes". Subsidized housing.


The Secretary for Development, Wong Wai-lun, stated at the Legislative Council Development Panel today (28th) that the relevant project covers 212 hectares and the scope is vast. He emphasized that the URA is difficult to implement the plan alone. He believes that the URA can play the role of coordinator and welcomes adoption. Public-private cooperation model.


Secretary for Development Wong Wai Lun (middle) pointed out that the construction of the "first purchase" can reduce the financial commitment of the URA.

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Wong Wai Lun said that he would research and build HOS flats

The Democratic Alliance for Betterment of Kowloon West Member Cheng Yongshun pointed out at the meeting that there are many grassroots residents in Yau Mong District, especially residents of tens of thousands of subdivided houses, and they are concerned about whether other subsidized or transitional housing will be provided in addition to the "first home ownership"; Mak Mei-juan, a member of the Legislative Council of the Joint Council, also pointed out that after redevelopment, it is not hoped that there will be a large number of expensive buildings that will prevent the grassroots from living in the Yau Mong District.

In response, the Secretary for Development, Wong Wai-lun, said that the construction of the "first home ownership" could reduce the financial commitment of the URA, and emphasized that he would discuss with the bureau whether to build HOS flats and so on.

Huang also pointed out that about 1,000 units will be completed in Kai Tak. At the same time, the bureau has also found land in Kowloon City to provide 1,000 units for the resettlement of people affected by the URA project.

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At the meeting, many Members agreed to re-plan the Yuwang District, but they were worried that there was no specific timetable and the scale of the plan would eventually become empty talk.

Wong Wai Lun pointed out that it is not practical to set a specific timetable for the project at this stage. He emphasized that the goal is to start revising the outline zoning plan next year.

The Democratic Alliance for Betterment of Kowloon West Member Cheng Yongshun pointed out that many grassroots residents in Yau Mong District, especially residents of tens of thousands of subdivided houses, are concerned about whether other subsidized or transitional housing will be provided in addition to the "first home ownership".

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Liu Guoxun, a member of the DAB Legislative Council, is concerned about the role of the government, the URA and the private market in redevelopment projects. Wong Wai Lun stated that it would be impractical for a single organization to renew the reconstruction plan for the Yuwang District. He emphasized that the government would provide framework and Guide, the URA is the "pushing hand" of the project, interacting with the market positively in the process.

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