A New Direction for Hong Kong
 
Policy Address

C.        Quality City and Quality Life Environmental Protection

35.       As these 10 infrastructure projects come on line, Hong Kong will see new developments of far-reaching significance. I hope that our society can reach a consensus on the implementation of these 10 projects, so that we can grasp the opportunities to take them forward as soon as possible. Should there again be delays, the price to be paid in the future will be even higher.

36.       By "Progressive Development", I mean overall progress rather than economic development alone. Apart from economic benefits, we should strive for benefits to culture, the society and the environment. Progressive Development emphasises sustainable, balanced and diversified development. Our target is to develop Hong Kong into a quality global metropolis.