National Land Management Agency: Urban Renewal Act Amendment to Grant Floor Area Ratio Incentives Only for Social Housing, Strictly Reviewing Public Interest

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The National Land Management Agency (NLMA) announced that amendments to the Urban Renewal Act will link floor area ratio incentives to the provision of social and family-friendly housing, with strict reviews of public interest. Civilian groups expressed concern that loosening these incentives could undermine urban planning and overload public facilities. The NLMA aims to support independent urban renewal by introducing professional assistance and financial support, and expanding social housing supply through public-private partnerships.