Analysts believe that the development of infrastructure for Hong Kong's Northern Metropolis will be key to whether educational institutions relocate their administrative and other services to this potential new city center. Property agency director Kelvin Lee noted that the Northern Metropolis could become a viable option for institutions seeking to expand their teaching, research, and administrative facilities in the medium to long term. CBRE data shows that education groups leased 49,050 square meters of commercial space in Hong Kong from January 2025 to August this year.