# Taiwan urban development and infrastructure expansion > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/taiwan-urban-development-and-infrastructure-expansion > Updated: 2026-09-30T04:25:50.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Urban development and infrastructure projects are expanding across several major cities in Taiwan. In northern Taiwan, Keelung is advancing its MRT project, with preliminary works surpassing 40% completion and the Keelung Smart Technology Park entering the urban planning review stage. New Taipei City is focusing on long-term transit expansion, aiming to reach 189 kilometers and 182 stations by 2035 to connect Keelung, Taipei, and Taoyuan. In Kaohsiung, officials are considering a new integrated administrative center in Qiaotou and addressing dormitory developments near the TSMC plant area to support the semiconductor industrial cluster. Meanwhile, New Taipei City has outlined a 10-year plan to transition its infrastructure into a ‘4-ring, 8-line, 4-hub’ system centered on four major metropolitan hubs to drive urban renewal and social housing development. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-30: Kaohsiung and New Taipei City announce major urban development plans Municipal leaders in Kaohsiung and New Taipei City have announced major urban development plans, focusing on new administrative centers, semiconductor-related urban renewal, and the creation of four major city- 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kaohsiung-and-new-taipei-city-announce-major-urban-development-plans ### 2026-09-18: Northern Taiwan advances major MRT and urban development projects Keelung and New Taipei City are advancing major MRT infrastructure projects, aiming for expanded transit networks and integrated urban planning across northern Taiwan. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/northern-taiwan-advances-major-mrt-and-urban-development-projects --- Cite as: Taiwan urban development and infrastructure expansion. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/taiwan-urban-development-and-infrastructure-expansion