The government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Friday proposed a new development plan for a controversial land in Kowloon after consultations with the public.

Chief Secretary for the Administration Rafael Hui reported the findings of public consultation and the next steps for the West Kowloon Cultural District (WKCD) project at the Legislative Council (Legco) special House Committee meeting.

Hui said to address major areas of public concern and respond to public views, the government would introduce new development parameters and conditions to the WKCD project under the current development framework.

The WKCD project has been widely discussed in the community, and the government has conducted a six-month public consultation exercise and listened to the views of the Legco, District Councils and concerned groups.

Findings of the public consultation showed that the general public support the development of an integrated arts and cultural district in West Kowloon, and believe that the project will enrich the arts and cultural life of Hong Kong, promote tourism and create jobs.

While supporting the early implementation of the WKCD project, the public also expressed views on various aspects of the project during the consultation period, including lowering development intensity and reducing commercial and residential buildings.

Source: Xinhua