Bucheon Simgokbon-dong Urban Regeneration New Deal Project Kicks Off... Establishment of Residents and Merchants Council

Residents attending the Bucheon-si Simgokbon-dong Urban Regeneration New Deal Project briefing and the inaugural general meeting of the Residents and Merchants Council are taking a commemorative photo. 2020.7.29
[Photo by Bucheon-si]

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Hyesook] Bucheon City in Gyeonggi Province is set to fully launch the Simgokbon-dong Urban Regeneration New Deal Project.

On the 29th, the city held an explanatory meeting for the Simgokbon-dong Urban Regeneration New Deal Project and the inaugural general meeting of the Residents and Merchants Council at the Daesan-dong Administrative Welfare Center.

The Simgokbon-dong New Deal Project envisions "Preserving the spirit of Pearl Buck as it is, a caring village together, a sharing happiness village" as its future goal. By 2023, approximately 23.2 billion KRW will be invested to establish a community care center, a harmony complex center, a shared parking platform, and the Pearl Buck Cultural Street.

At the explanatory meeting, about 40 residents attended to hear about the progress of the project and future plans following the announcement of the Urban Regeneration Activation Plan in March this year. Subsequently, the inaugural general meeting of the Simgokbon-dong Residents and Merchants Council was held, where operational regulations were established, executives were elected, and the formation of the steering committee was proposed and approved.

The Simgokbon-dong Residents and Merchants Council is divided into four subcommittees: Economy and Commercial District, Welfare and Safety, Community, and Village Autonomy. It will gather residents' opinions within the urban regeneration activation area and aim to successfully promote a resident-led urban regeneration project.

A Bucheon City official stated, "To breathe life into the Simgokbon-dong urban regeneration project, resident-led participation and continuous interest are necessary. The city will also maintain ongoing communication and exchange with residents to ensure the project's successful implementation."

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