Northern Metropolis needs stronger heart to achieve Hong Kong’s goals

The Northern Metropolis is Hong Kong’s most ambitious development project for the next two decades. Since the Northern Metropolis development strategy was unveiled, major projects including the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park in the Lok Ma Chau Loop, the San Tin Technopole and the Hung Shui Kiu/Ha Tsuen new development area have gathered momentum.

The government is also accelerating the development of university towns and industrial estates. Encompassing Yuen Long and North...