{
  "id": 16847040,
  "title": "Hung Hom plan will not block iconic Lion Rock view",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/hung-hom-plan-will-not-block-iconic-lion-rock-view",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-28T04:19:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTHK English",
    "slug": "rthk-english",
    "url": "https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1875608-20261028.htm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Hong Kong government has announced revised plans for the Hung Hom waterfront, ensuring they will not obstruct the view of the iconic Lion Rock or alter the ridgeline, according to Development Bureau Permanent Secretary Doris Ho. The new proposal includes two connected buildings with an elevated viewing platform providing a unique perspective of Victoria Harbour. Ho emphasized that the building angles differ, guaranteeing an unobstructed view of the Lion Rock. The public viewing platform, while open to visitors, may charge an entry fee based on the project's financial viability. Ho hopes the development will revitalize the aging Hung Hom area, offering a distinctive experience of the harbor from a high point. The total floor area of the revised plan remains comparable to the original proposal, but commercial space has been decreased while residential floor area has increased, responding to market feedback. A yacht club with around 200 berths will occupy about five percent of the floor area, enhancing the project's financial feasibility and addressing market demands. Supporting facilities, including charging points, are essential for the yacht club. The project is divided into two zones - one along the waterfront and another inland. The government is still deciding whether to release the entire area or implement it in two phases. Further work, including town planning procedures, is required, but the goal of delivering the first batch of land to developers by 2029 remains unaltered.",
  "summary": "Plans for the Hung Hom waterfront will not block the view of the iconic Lion Rock or affect the ridgeline, the Development Bureau's Permanent Secretary Doris Ho said on Wednesday, as the government announced a revised proposal for the area. The new plan features two connected buildings with an elevated viewing platform overlooking Victoria Harbour. \"Our two twin-tower developments will not block…",
  "key_points": [
    "Revised Hung Hom plans won't block Lion Rock view",
    "New design includes elevated viewing platform",
    "Project aims to revitalize aging Hung Hom area"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Prioritizing skyline preservation and residential demand over commercial space shifts the waterfront development toward a model that balances urban revitalization with the protection of Hong Kong's cultural landmarks.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}