Naju-si Selected for 'Urban Agriculture Space Creation Contest' for 2 Consecutive Years

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yukbong] Naju City, Jeollanam-do (Mayor Kang In-gyu) announced on the 31st that it has secured 88 million KRW in national funding after being selected again last year for the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs' 'Urban Agriculture Space Creation' contest project.

The city was included for the second consecutive year among 23 local governments in 11 cities and provinces nationwide selected in this contest, achieving the distinction of being the only one selected within Jeollanam-do.

This project consists of three types aimed at creating a nature-friendly urban environment and reducing indoor fine dust: ▲Public Urban Agriculture Farms ▲Indoor Plant Landscaping Facilities ▲Rooftop Gardens.

The city was selected for two types: ‘Indoor Plant Landscaping Facilities (Jayeon Gadeuk)’ and ‘Rooftop Gardens.’

Additionally, this year, with a total investment of 178 million KRW including national funding, the city plans to promote indoor plant landscaping and rooftop garden creation at five public institutions including City Hall, the Municipal Library, and the Youth Training Center.

Previously, the city carried out indoor green interior projects using air-purifying plants for wall greening and plant landscaping at Bitgaram-dong Administrative Welfare Center, Naju Public Library, and the Agricultural Technology Center buildings last year, receiving great responses from visitors.

Through the establishment of urban agriculture infrastructure such as Bitgaram Park Gardens, community gardens, school gardens, Green Schools and offices, and fostering urban agriculture managers, the city also contributes to communication and consensus-building among urban residents regarding the value of agriculture.

Mayor Kang In-gyu stated, “By being the only local government in the province selected for this contest project for two consecutive years, we will actively promote the creation of a nature-friendly urban environment that citizens can feel, build consensus on the value of rural areas, and further establish a foundation for coexistence between urban and rural areas.”

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