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This report also calls attention to reviewing the organisational Executive
structure of the Government. In the 1970s–1990s, we managed to Summary
build nine new towns for a rapidly growing population. Credit
should be given to the then organisational structure that efficiently
organised departments and bureaux to drive urban growth. Upon
the citizens’ earnest expectation for a way out of the dire land
shortage, the Government should establish a dedicated department
to spearhead the development of NDAs. We also call on the
Government to enhance high-level steer on strategic planning and
enact an outcome-based management approach in land creation.
A clear vision unites Hong Kong on land
creation

City design and our well-being are inextricably linked. A poorly
planned city cuts off people from social bonding and incites mental
stress. On the flip side, a well-thought city enables its residents to
feel more enthusiastic and engaged with the community. Despite
the acute housing shortage, we cannot put the cart before the
horse and neglect liveability elements in creating land supply.
Society at large and the Government, the de facto urban planner for
Hong Kong, should set their eyes on comprehensive planning and
large-scale development to create liveable communities. We
envision this report to set out a clear vision of a liveable New
Territories, which will rekindle hope, inspire actions, and pull in
support from the community on future land creation initiatives.

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