Seosomun Urban Renewal-Type Redevelopment Area Reorganized... Hotel and Office Facilities to Be Built

[Asia Economy Reporter Yuri Kim] The Seosomun Urban Maintenance-type Redevelopment Zone in Jung-gu, Seoul is being reorganized. The redevelopment method is shifting from the existing demolition maintenance type to a mixed maintenance type to improve the deteriorated urban landscape while preserving the revitalized commercial streets in the area. Hotels and office facilities will also be introduced within the zone through this reorganization.

On the 1st, the Seoul Metropolitan Government held the 4th Seoul Urban Planning Committee meeting and announced on the 2nd that it had approved the amendment of the 'Seosomun Urban Maintenance-type Redevelopment Zone Maintenance Plan and Landscape Review' for the areas of Taepyeongno 2-ga, Seosomun-dong, and Namdaemun-ro 4-ga in Jung-gu.

The Seosomun zone was first designated in 1973 and its designation was changed in 1978. The city stated, "The Seosomun zone has been reorganized with a new maintenance method to preserve and maintain the unique characteristics and sense of place of the downtown area and the old urban structure." To preserve the existing urban structure and regional characteristics, the previously unified demolition maintenance method was changed to a mixed maintenance method combining small-unit management type, preservation maintenance type, and general maintenance type. Considering project feasibility, five preservation districts were converted into implementation districts, and the types and scales of maintenance infrastructure were also changed. A public pedestrian passageway was newly established, taking into account the continuity of old streets for pedestrian use.

The amendment of the maintenance plans for districts 11-1 and 12-1, proposed by residents, was also decided together. Office facilities and lodging facilities are planned to be built in these areas. District 11-1 will have office facilities and a tourist hotel, while district 12-1 will have a family hotel. Through public contributions, a small community center providing various public services within the downtown area will also be secured.

The Seoul Metropolitan Government said, "This reorganization of the maintenance plan has prepared a practical way to improve the deteriorated urban landscape while maintaining and preserving the characteristics of the revitalized commercial streets in the downtown area," adding, "It will strengthen the identity of the downtown area and contribute to the activation of maintenance projects."

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