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Planning Concept

YLS is positioned as an extension of Yuen Long New Town. Through the proposed transport
infrastructure, YLS will be connected to Yuen Long New Town and HSK/HT NDA more directly and
conveniently. YLS Development is one of the major land development projects to address the territory's
housing needs in the medium to long term (Figure 26) .

In planning the development of YLS, suitable sites have been reserved for various types of land
uses including residential, commercial, industrial, open space and the provision of different types of
community and infrastructural facilities to meet the needs of the existing and future population. The
clusters of well-established residential communities and existing religious institutions in the development
area are proposed to be retained as far as possible.

Figure 26: Artist impression of housing development in YLS

Transport

YLS Development Area will be well connected with Yuen Long New Town, HSK/HT NDA and other areas
by the newly proposed road network and public transport services. Modifications of existing roads would
also be carried out to improve the existing traffic conditions, providing access to Yuen Long Station and
enhancing internal traffic circulation. Comprehensive cycle track and pedestrian walkway networks have
been planned to strengthen the connectivity and accessibility of YLS Development (Figure 27). The Area
may be further connected to HSK/HT NDA and Tin Shui Wai New Town in the future by Environmentally
Friendly Transport Services currently under study.

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