The Hong Kong Government established in April 2006 the Consultative Committee on the Core Arts and Cultural Facilities of the West Kowloon Cultural District (Consultative Committee) and its three advisory groups to re-examine the need for the core arts and cultural facilities to be provided in the West Kowloon Cultural District (WKCD) and the financial implications for developing and operating those facilities. After deliberating for 15 months in close and intensive consultation with the local arts community and related parties, the Consultative Committee recommended to develop 15 performing arts venues and at least 3 hectares of piazza areas, as well as a cultural institution with museum functions (temporarily called the M+) focusing on 20th to 21st century visual culture, and an Exhibition Centre with focus on arts and culture and creative industry. It also recommended to develop the district as a low-density development with ample open space embracing a vibrant harbourfront for public enjoyment and closely connected with neighbourhood community. To realize the WKCD's vision, the Consultative Committee also recommended that the Government adopt timely measures to enhance the development of cultural software and humanware in Hong Kong.