A Megatown Rises: Hong Kong's Northern Metropolis Promises More Than Just Bigger Flats Hong Kong's relentless push for urban development has long been a source of tension between residents and policymakers.
The latest salvo in this ongoing battle is the Northern Metropolis, a massive new township on the mainland border that Finance Secretary Paul Chan claims will make Hong Kong more "liveable.
" But what does this really mean, and can it address the very real concerns of those who call the territory home?