Architects, engineers and quantity surveyors are calling on the government to scrap the tender system for its 10 infrastructure projects, so that work can start sooner at a time when the economy is slowing down and unemployment is rising.

A green group's proposal to rezone half of the Hopewell Centre II site as a green belt has not been supported by the Planning Department.

The bridge linking Hong Kong with Zhuhai and Macau could benefit the city to the tune of 42.8 billion yuan (HK$48 billion) in terms of increased trade, and time and money saved, the government has said.

The Kwun Tong renewal project needs fine-tuning to become a sustainable development, an expert says, and should avoid privatised open space and the building of upmarket shopping malls that do not cater to the needs of low-income or elderly residents.

An architect who has created modern iconic buildings around the world says cultural activities and not buildings should be the priority for the West Kowloon Cultural District.

The following is issued on behalf of the Town Planning Board: In response to media enquiries on proposed amendments to approved scheme of Hopewell Centre II Development in Wan Chai, the Town Planning Board today (Monday) issued the following statement:

The Chief Executive in Council has approved the draft The Peak Area Outline Zoning Plan (OZP).

The Chief Executive in Council has approved the draft Shap Sz Heung Outline Zoning Plan (OZP).

The Government today (December 12) gazetted the United Nations Sanctions (Cote d'Ivoire)(No.2) Regulation 2008, which also came into effect today.

The Chief Executive in Council has approved the draft Tsuen Wan Outline Zoning Plan (OZP).

The Town Planning Board announced today (December 12) that the Chief Executive in Council had referred the approved Aberdeen and Ap Lei Chau Outline Zoning Plan (OZP) back to the Board for amendment.