Jongno-gu Ogin-dong 47 Residential Environment Improvement Project Officially Launched

<기사제목>Minimizing Building Demolition and Actively Utilizing Existing Roads and Leftover Land to Prevent Resident Relocation Damage... 'Okin-dong Village Alley Improvement Project' Upgrading Old Sewage Pipes and Renovating Village Alleys

Draft of the appearance after the renovation project of the alleys in Okindong Village

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Jongno-gu (District Mayor Kim Young-jong) is accelerating the ‘Residential Environment Improvement Project’ targeting the area around 47 Okindong from February 2020 to enhance residents' convenience.

The residential environment improvement zone around 47 Okindong was removed from the housing redevelopment maintenance zone in March 2017 to preserve abundant historical and cultural resources. Since then, it has been converted into an urban regeneration area to preserve the unique resources of the region and improve the residential environment.

Jongno-gu plans to actively carry out the residential environment improvement project in the 47 Okindong area, where the residential environment has deteriorated due to its long-term designation as a redevelopment zone, considering local conditions and the status of surrounding areas to create a safe and pleasant living environment.

To this end, 3.237 billion KRW of Seoul city funds will be invested to open roads passing through and bypassing the village and to improve infrastructure.

Currently, a public notice for inspection and opinion hearing regarding the project recognition for the preparation of the implementation plan has been issued, and appraisal and compensation work will be carried out thereafter. The compensation targets are 41 plots including 47-72 Okindong (17 private plots and 24 national/public plots).

The road opening plan carefully considers local conditions from the initial stage, minimizing building demolition and actively utilizing existing roads and leftover land to prevent displacement damage to residents.

Additionally, Jongno-gu will carry out the ‘Okindong Village Alleyway Maintenance Project.’ This project involves renovating the previously dark and gloomy village alleyways and upgrading old sewage pipes to create a clean and safe Okindong village.

Furthermore, by December 2022, a complex facility including a national sports center and residential parking lots within the residential environment improvement zone will be constructed to promote residents' health and help alleviate parking difficulties in the area.

District Mayor Kim Young-jong stated, “We will meticulously proceed with road openings and village alleyway maintenance so that all residents can enjoy a safe and pleasant residential environment and improve their quality of life. We will do our best to complete the project by collecting residents’ opinions, who have deep affection and understanding of the area.”

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