Jungnang-gu Mangu-bondong Selected as 'Seoul-style Urban Regeneration Activation Area'... 10 Billion Won Invested

Expecting Regional Competitiveness Recovery through Regeneration Projects Promoting Expansion of Resident Convenience Facilities, Revitalization of Local Commercial Districts, and Job Creation

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Jungnang-gu (Mayor Ryu Kyung-gi) announced that Mangwoo-bon-dong Hopeji was finally selected as the ‘2020 Seoul-type Urban Regeneration Activation Area.’

With this selection, the district secured a total project budget of 10 billion KRW over the next five years, enabling the full-scale promotion of regeneration projects.

The project area in Mangwoo-bon-dong is a border area adjacent to Guri City, where urban slumization has progressed due to a mix of low-rise buildings over 20 years old and declining commercial districts.

In response, local residents began full-scale activities starting with the formation of the ‘Urban Regeneration Activation Area Selection Promotion Committee’ in February.

In particular, led by residents, they discovered local agendas with urban regeneration experts, conducted related education to strengthen resident capabilities, and carried out various activities such as proposing urban regeneration projects utilizing local characteristics.

With this selection, the district plans to promote projects focusing on ▲creating a pleasant historical ecological village ▲vibrant neighborhood commercial districts ▲safe living streets without worries ▲and a harmonious community without discord.

Looking into the detailed plans, the creation of a historical ecological village includes operating educational programs about 60 notable figures buried in Manguri Park, expanding spaces such as a modern history figure library and museum, and a notable figure book caf? to foster pride in the area, as well as operating the Mangwoo Road Fam Tour connecting Jungnang Forest and Manguri Park.

Additionally, plans include creating shared spaces to build ‘vibrant alley commercial districts,’ designing safe streets with crime prevention design for ‘worry-free safe streets,’ establishing a smart parking sharing system, and improving the residential environment in low-rise residential areas for a ‘harmonious village community,’ thereby creating an ecological village where nature and community coexist.

Along with the project, the district will also focus more on operating local community activation programs, urban regeneration promotion and education to form residents’ consensus, and encouraging resident participation to ensure the success of resident-led urban regeneration.

Ryu Kyung-gi, Mayor of Jungnang-gu, said, “The selection of Mangwoo-bon-dong as a Seoul-type Urban Regeneration Activation Area is the result of residents’ active interest and participation,” and added, “We will spare no effort and support to ensure the successful realization of this project.”

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