Northern Metropolis can ‘diversify’ housing for young Hongkongers: John Lee
Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis will provide an opportunity to diversify the housing ladder for young people, the city’s leader has said, while also pledging to create a more conducive environment for the cultural sector to build a globally recognised “Hong Kong brand”. “The government has been diversifying the housing ladder,” Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said at the second town hall…
Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said the Northern Metropolis megaproject and the city’s five-year plan will help young people in Hong Kong diversify their housing options and gain more quality jobs. The government will consider establishing an independent agency for building maintenance projects, providing homeowners with professional services, and increasing support for young entrepreneurs.
Lee reiterated the government's commitment to diversifying the housing ladder, with larger flats in the Northern Metropolis, and stressed the importance of creating more job opportunities. The five-year plan and the policy address will be released in September, with the public consultation ending on Friday.
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