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Name: Northern Metropolis units to have 10% more living space, housing chief says
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Share of larger flats will also be increased to 25 per cent, with estates integrated with the area’s environment, heritage and technology

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An artist's impression of the Fanling North New Development Area. Estates located near rivers will feature waterfront elements and integrate with the riverside environment. Photo: CEDD

An artist's impression of the Hung Shui Kiu/Ha Tsuen New Development Area. Public flats in the Northern Metropolis will be grouped into four major clusters with different lifestyle features. Photo: CEDD

Vivian Au

Published: 8:30am, 29 Jun 2026Updated: 8:35am, 29 Jun 2026

As Hong Kong marks the 29th anniversary of its return to Chinese rule on July 1, the South China Morning Post talks to the city’s senior officials about the administration’s achievements so far and what may lie ahead.

New homes in Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis will offer 10 per cent more space than standard public flats, the housing minister has said while revealing plans to integrate more than 30 estates with the area’s environment, heritage and technology.

In an exclusive interview with the SCMP, Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho Wing-yin also said the proportion of larger flats of at least 400 sq ft would rise by 5 percentage points to 25 per cent in public rental and subsidised housing within the megaproject.

“If you want quality of life, a healthy lifestyle with a hiking trail nearby, then the Northern Metropolis is the answer. It will also offer many job opportunities, with a technology hub and a university town. Students may secure employment near the industry hub even before graduation,” the minister said.

Northern Metropolis units to have 10% more living space, housing chief says

First announced in 2021, the Northern Metropolis is the government’s strategic development project to transform 30,000 hectares (74,132 acres) of land near the border with mainland China into an economic and residential hub.

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.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}Share of larger flats will also be increased to 25 per cent, with estates integrated with the area’s environment, heritage and technology

Share of larger flats will also be increased to 25 per cent, with estates integrated with the area’s environment, heritage and technology