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Hong Kong expands university town campus area to 75 hectares

Hong Kong is significantly expanding the Ta Kwu Ling university town, part of the larger Northern Metropolis project. The campus area will grow from 40 to 75 hectares, with dedicated space for a second campus of the city's sole public performing arts institution. This expansion is a key component of the Northern Metropolis megaproject, which aims to foster economic growth and housing development near the mainland China border. AI

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Hong Kong expands university town campus area to 75 hectares

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Theodora Yu ·

    Hong Kong’s top drama school to stage entrance as university town expands campus

    Hong Kong is set to nearly double the campus area of one of three university towns planned for the Northern Metropolis to 75 hectares, with space reserved for a second campus for the city’s only public institution specialising in performing arts. According to a paper submitted to…