Creation of a 'Temporary Garden' on the Site within Mapo-gu Gyeongui Line Forest Trail

Creating New Green Landscapes by Turning Abandoned Urban Vacant Lots into Parks Before Development... A Space Where Nature Breathes Freely and Various Flowers Bloom in the City Center

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Mapo-gu (Mayor Yoo Dong-gyun) has opened a 'Temporary Garden,' a healing space for residents, by utilizing long-neglected vacant urban land due to prolonged development delays.

The 'Temporary Garden,' created on the Korea Railroad Corporation site within the Gyeongui Line Forest Trail, is a project promoted by Mapo-gu in cooperation with Seoul City, Korea Railroad Corporation, and private companies to improve the local community environment.

Additionally, it is part of the district's '5 Million Trees Planting Project,' aimed at expanding green spaces in the city and reducing the spread of fine dust in daily life.

Through this 'Temporary Garden' project, the previously barren area within the Gyeongui Line Forest Trail has been transformed into a vibrant space filled with various flowers, allowing anyone to freely stroll and enjoy nature alive in the city.

Covering an area of 2,545㎡, approximately 21,000 herbaceous plants of 26 species and 800 shrubs of 8 species were planted, along with the installation of palm mats and rest facilities, creating a beautiful healing garden.

Moreover, by linking urban greening efforts with corporate social responsibility activities, the project not only revitalized public-private cooperation but also achieved budget savings.

A nearby resident passing through the publicly accessible 'Temporary Garden' said, "The space that was previously an empty lot is now filled with beautiful flowers and walking paths, which brings some relief to my stifled feelings caused by COVID-19."

Yoo Dong-gyun, Mayor of Mapo-gu, stated, "I hope that residents, exhausted by COVID-19 and frequent heavy rains, can momentarily forget their worries while enjoying the beautiful scenery. We will continue to discover neglected spaces in the city, increase safe green spaces free from fine dust, and do our best to provide a healthy environment for residents."

Yoo Dong-gyun, Mayor of Mapo-gu, visiting the 'Temporary Garden' and touring the flowers and facilities

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