Can Hong Kong Become Asia’s Blueprint for Sustainable Urban Growth?
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Hong Kong has long been a city in motion, where capital, talent and ideas move with remarkable speed. For AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear power organisation, the city is more than a strategic base in Asia; it is a place where the future of infrastructure is being designed, tested and scaled.…
Hong Kong's reputation as a city of constant change and progress has attracted global engineering firm AtkinsRéalis to set up a base there. The city is no longer just a gateway between Western businesses and China; it is evolving into a hub for innovation and infrastructure development across Asia. AtkinsRéalis views Hong Kong as a testbed where cutting-edge engineering practices can be piloted and refined before being adapted and scaled throughout the region.
One of the city's most ambitious projects is the Northern Metropolis, a long-term development plan focused on transforming urban systems through planning, integration, and innovation. By serving as the design and construction partner for this initiative alongside AECOM, AtkinsRéalis is creating transport corridors, residential and commercial areas, community facilities, and green spaces that balance modern living with the area's unique ecology and heritage.
A key aspect of Hong Kong's evolving role is its growing connectivity with neighboring regions. Recently, AtkinsRéalis was appointed to oversee the investigation and design of the Hong Kong section of the Hong Kong–Shenzhen Western Rail Link. This 7.3km rail link demands intricate coordination across various jurisdictions, and it highlights the firm's ability to work with both international and Chinese mainland design codes and standards.
By serving as a connector and integrator of infrastructure systems, Hong Kong is taking on a pivotal role within the Greater Bay Area.
AtkinsRéalis' success in these projects relies on a combination of global expertise and local insight. The firm's network of 42,000 professionals worldwide provides international experience, while tailoring solutions to Hong Kong's specific needs. By working closely with experts from the United Kingdom, for example, they have been able to integrate global technical leadership and sustainability standards into local planning frameworks.
This ability to transfer, adapt, and scale expertise is central to AtkinsRéalis' strategy for driving infrastructure innovation throughout Asia.
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