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 unveiled Hong Kong's first five-year plan, emphasizing job creation and support for young entrepreneurs at a town hall meeting. He pledged to diversify housing options for young people, including creating an independent agency to handle building maintenance projects. Lee also highlighted the Northern Metropolis megaproject as a potential avenue for upward mobility.
During the two-hour meeting, attendees stressed the need for affordable housing, better job opportunities, and support for the local arts and cultural sector. Lee assured the public that the government would consider their suggestions and work towards implementing the five-year plan.
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