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Developing the Dual Engines Focus

We will also utilise blue-green assets to develop livable communities. For
example, on the KYCAI, we will make efficient use of the over 20 km long
coastline, as well as the water channels of about 200 m wide between the
three islands. The coastline is designed to increase waterfront open space,
promote water sports, and provide diversified activity venues. To provide

living space of better quality, we propose increasing provision of land for
both open space and Government, Institution and Community uses in the
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Northern Metropolis and on the KYCAI to a ratio of no less than 3.5 m per
person.

Rendered Illustration of Regional Park and Water Sports Facilities on the KYCAI

In respect of housing, we need to increase housing land supply in order to
enhance living space and housing options as well as to provide decanting
space to facilitate redevelopment for retrofitting the dense urban core.
Meanwhile, land will be reserved for housing in the Northern Metropolis and
the KYCAI based on the recommendation under the “Hong Kong 2030+”
which assumes that the average flat size of public and private housing units
to be increased by a range of 10% to 20%.

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