POLITICSAug 6 · 01:30 UTCSCMP CHINAFrancis Neoton Cheung

Hong Kong needs regenerated districts, not piecemeal renewal

Hong Kong’s government proposes pilot schemes for additional plot ratios and cross-district plot ratio transfers to stimulate redevelopment in ageing districts. Critics argue these measures extend a long-standing policy paradigm focused on incentivizing redevelopment through floor-area bonuses and land premiums.

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