During a town hall meeting held at Kowloon Tong Government Primary School on Sunday, Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu discussed the government’s long-term development strategy. A central focus of his remarks was the Northern Metropolis project, which Lee described as a key vehicle for diversifying the city’s housing ladder. According to Lee, this development is intended to create more accessible housing opportunities specifically for young Hongkongers.

Beyond housing, Lee addressed the city’s cultural aspirations. He pledged that the government would work to foster a more conducive environment for the cultural sector, with the ultimate goal of establishing a globally recognized “Hong Kong brand.” The town hall served as a platform for Lee to reiterate the administration's ongoing commitment to these policy areas, framing the Northern Metropolis as an essential component of the city's future social and economic infrastructure. While the Chief Executive highlighted these initiatives as positive steps for the city's youth and creative industries, the report did not detail specific timelines for the housing projects or provide feedback from youth advocacy groups regarding the affordability or feasibility of these plans.