1980s The
Hong Kong colonial government commissioned the "Study on Harbour Reclamations and Urban Growth" () in October 1983. It was a study for a proposed plan to address the urban development of Hong Kong. The government worked on the "Metroplan Selected Strategy" study () between 1987 and 1990. Its purpose was to provide a wide-ranging plan for
urban renewal-focused land-use, transport and
environmental planning. The studied areas included
West Kowloon,
Kai Tak and other regions. The study was passed by the
Executive Council on 17September 1991. Afterwards, related government departments implemented the strategy according to the study.
1990s In 1998, the Planning Department undertook several studies on East Kowloon development. After several modifications, the land reclamation plan and the population plan were altered considerably.
South East Kowloon Development Statement (June 1992-1993) This plan proposed the development of Kai Tak as a "City Within a City", covering , including of reclaimed land. It proposed land development for residential, commercial and industrial use. The designated population of this
new town was around 285,000. The development would also include a park and a promenade. The proposed development included two
MTR connections, with
Diamond Hill and
Kwun Tong.
Feasibility Study for South East Kowloon Development (September 1995-1998) The study refocused the development as a "City Within a City" with territorial facilities. The site area and reclamation provisions remained the same as in the previous proposal. However, the designated population rose to 320,000 while the metropark was expanded to . It was also the first plan to propose leisure facilities, such as a multi-purpose sports complex and aviation museum. Other facilities, including a hospital, rail yard, and post office were proposed. The MTR provisions were replaced by the
Sha Tin to Central Link. This judgement affected the reclamation plan within Kai Tak Development. In order to satisfy the three tests, the new
Harbour-front Enhancement Committee was established for consultation on the reclamation in Wan Chai and Kai Tak. The committee, led by chairman Lee Chack-fan, was organised by six government officials and twenty-three members from different professional organisations, environmental organisations, harbour protection organisations and business merchants.
Kai Tak Planning Review (July 2004-2006) Due to the High Court judgement, the Planning Department began the Kai Tak Planning Review with "no reclamation" as its principle. This was the final plan. ==Proposed development timeline==