Taiwan's Miaoli County Unlocks 17 Public Land Parcels for Development

Taiwan's Miaoli County is reclaiming land for its residents and economic development. The county government's "return land to the people" policy has achieved a significant milestone with the approval of rezoning 17 public facility reserved land parcels in Sanyi Township. This move, greenlit by the central government's Urban Planning Committee, follows similar successful initiatives in other areas of Miaoli.

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Public facility reserved land has long been unacquired, not only restricting rational land use but also affecting landowners' rights and local development.

County Magistrate Chung Tung-chin highlighted that these reserved lands, often held for decades without acquisition, hindered land use and owner rights. The Sanyi plan's approval is seen as a victory for land justice and a catalyst for future urban growth, tourism, and economic vitality in the township.

The county's Industrial Development Bureau explained that the rezoning targets lands designated for public facilities for over 30 to 40 years but never acquired. The review balances public interest, urban development, and landowner rights, aiming to revitalize restricted areas. This approach alleviates the government's financial burden of land acquisition while promoting sustainable urban development.

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The project review and change of public facility reserved land in Sanyi urban plan has passed central review, which is another important achievement after the special comprehensive review of public facility land in Miaoli, Zhunan Toufen, Dahu, and various special zones.

Specifically, the plan will convert these parcels into approximately 0.10 hectares of green space, 0.15 hectares of plaza and parking, and 0.16 hectares of roads and plazas. This will enhance public services and address parking and traffic flow issues, especially during peak tourist seasons. Furthermore, about 0.79 hectares will become residential zones and 0.32 hectares commercial zones, offering flexible land use and attracting private investment. The initiative aims to leverage Sanyi's unique cultural assets, including wood carving and Hakka culture, to boost competitiveness and tourism.

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The special comprehensive review of public facility reserved land is an important policy for the county government to promote land justice. In the future, we will continue to accelerate the processing of various urban plan cases, so that land restricted for many years can re-exert its benefits.