university town
Coverage of university town in the Nexus archive.
- Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis university town tender to launch in 2 months
The first tender for Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis university town will launch in two months, with successful bidders to be announced after site formation by the end of the year, as revealed by the education minister. The announcement coincides with Hong Kong marking the 29th anniversary of its return to Chinese rule.
- University town framework unlikely to be unveiled before five-year plan released
Hong Kong’s education authorities are likely to miss the deadline for unveiling a university town concept plan in the first half of the year, as the project must align with the city’s inaugural five-year plan set for release in the third quarter. A source confirmed that at least two higher education institutions expected to participate in the Northern Metropolis megaproject’s first phase have been informed of the delay.
- University town to set aside land to capitalise on future social, tech changes
A proposed university town in Hong Kong will set aside vacant land to capitalize on future social and technological changes, as stated by Secretary for Education Christine Choi Yuk-lin. The project, part of the Northern Metropolis megaproject, may expand to 300 hectares.