Gwangju Seo-gu Accelerates Creation of Urban Environment Tailored to Citizens' Perspectives

Establishment of Management Plan with Investment of Approximately 1 Billion KRW

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Seo-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City (Mayor Seo Daeseok) announced on the 19th that it will promote various street and green space management projects in 2020 to create a pleasant urban environment that meets the expectations of its citizens.

To this end, the district has established a management plan to create a high-quality streetscape through systematic management such as roadside green space weeding, tree pruning, street tree management, and garden maintenance, investing about 1 billion KRW in project costs.

In order to create a colorful street environment, they plan to manage so that various seasonal flowers can bloom, secure skilled personnel to carry out weeding work, and create a pleasant urban environment.

In addition, to promptly resolve citizen inconveniences caused by street trees, an annual unit price contract will be implemented to ensure timely work that meets the expectations of citizens.

Citizen gardeners trained in Gwangju Metropolitan City will also be actively utilized to make rooftop gardens and street gardens into high-quality gardens.

An official from the Parks and Greenery Division said, “Street trees and green spaces play an important role in improving the urban landscape and reducing fine dust,” and added, “We will do our best to provide a high-quality street environment through more meticulous management.”

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