Initiation of 'Jongno Urban Master Plan 2100' Establishment... Laying the Foundation for a Century-Long Vision

As a comprehensive plan serving as the foundation for policy-wide planning, it broadly covers physical space and non-physical sectors... Diagnosis of Jongno-gu status and derivation of urban planning tasks, establishment of plans focusing on urban ecological elements, etc.

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Jongno-gu (Mayor Kim Young-jong) has determined that a long-term urban plan looking ahead 100 years is necessary to contemplate and create the future of the area together with residents. Accordingly, starting from August this year, it will officially implement the establishment and service of the 'Jongno Urban Basic Plan 2100.'

The Urban Basic Plan 2100, which is promoted across the entire administrative district within the area, is a 'comprehensive plan that serves as the foundation for all policy planning in Jongno-gu.'

It broadly covers the physical spatial aspects reflecting regional characteristics (land, housing, transportation, infrastructure, etc.) and non-physical aspects (economy, industry, environment, energy, society, culture, welfare, etc.), and is expected to help establish a long-term framework for the future direction of Jongno-gu.

The main contents include ▲diagnosis of the current status of Jongno-gu and derivation of urban planning tasks ▲establishment of detailed plans by sector for the 2030 Seoul Plan (Urban Basic Plan) and living zone plans ▲formulation of detailed policy directions for a people-centered premium city and a sustainable healthy city ▲plan establishment focusing on urban ecological elements such as parks and green spaces ▲possible measures to relax height and floor limits in use districts and zones (landscape and height zones) ▲utilization plans for the Changsin and Sungin quarry sites ▲comprehensive re-examination of existing district unit plans.

Based on this, Jongno-gu plans to concretely implement spatial management guidelines for future development plans such as fostering centers by local living zones, expanding living SOC, and discovering and developing region-tailored projects.

Additionally, to encourage resident participation from the initial stage of urban planning, the district is recruiting the ‘Jongno Urban Basic Plan 2100 Resident Participation Group’ until August 21.

The participation group will later take on roles such as understanding and publicizing the urban basic plan, setting the future vision of Jongno-gu and deriving planning tasks, and specifying promotion strategies for key issues of each planning task.

Eligibility includes residents, local organizations, and experts residing in Jongno-gu, with a total of 255 people selected?15 people from each of the 17 neighborhoods.

The recruitment fields are divided into five categories: ▲Urban & Transportation ▲History, Culture & Tourism ▲Welfare, Education & Women ▲Economy, Industry & Jobs ▲Environment & Safety.

Those wishing to participate can download the application form from the Jongno-gu Office website, fill it out, and submit it online via the ‘Integrated Application’ on the website, or apply by email (jins43@mail.jongno.go.kr) or fax to the person in charge.

The district plans to announce the selection results on August 26, considering preferred fields, gender, age, and other factors. For more details, please refer to the district office website or contact the Urban Development Division.

Mayor Kim Young-jong stated, “Through the establishment and service of the ‘Jongno Urban Basic Plan 2100,’ we aim to build a foundation to lead a century-long plan. We hope for the active interest and participation of residents who know the local conditions best and have affection for the place where they live, so that the plan can be both rational and feasible.”

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