as with other mtr stations, tsing yi is a prime site for transit-oriented development by the mtr corporation, whose properties division develops land above and in the vicinity of its stations. owing to its ideal location between kowloon and lantau island, mtr properties has heavily invested in commercial and residential development around tsing yi, the most prominent of this investment being maritime square, a large shopping centre extending from the station, and the residential estate tierra verde, which lies on top of the station. maritime square contains of retail space, while the tierra verde complex comprises twelve residential towers and a total of 3,500 flats.