West Kowloon Cultural District
The West Kowloon Cultural District (WKCD) is a large arts and cultural development in Hong Kong. Based on a Foster and Partners master plan and comprising 40 hectares, the district will eventually include 17 arts and cultural venues that include the Xiqu Center for traditional Chinese opera, the Freespace centre for contemporary performance, the M+ Museum, Hong Kong Palace Museum, and Lyric Theater, as well as a space for arts education and various commercial structures. The project's first phase opened in 2015, while the second phase is expected to be completed in 2026. The district is managed by the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority (WKCDA).