Development Bureau

The Development Bureau (DEVB) is a Hong Kong government entity responsible for land use planning, infrastructure development, and public works projects. Recent news highlights its central role in several key initiatives. The DEVB is currently focused on streamlining land-use approval processes for the Northern Metropolis megaproject, aiming to reduce approval times significantly. It's also actively involved in land sales, including residential plots and exploring alternative models like student housing due to a slowdown in the commercial market. The DEVB recently granted a tenancy for a harbourfront event space and is addressing construction quality issues by banning contractors involved in botches at public housing sites from bidding on future projects. These actions demonstrate the DEVB's significance in shaping Hong Kong's urban landscape, infrastructure, and housing market.