Creation of Village Vitality Center in Daebang-dong, Dongjak-gu

Scheduled to start construction in November... Aiming to complete the Village Vitality Center by the end of the year... Design service to be completed on the 25th of this month, featuring offices and community spaces reflecting residents' opinions

Sindebang 2-dong Boramae Dungji Village Vitality Center

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Dongjak-gu (Mayor Lee Chang-woo) is promoting the creation of the Daebang-dong Village Vitality Center (Yeouidaebang-ro 62-gil 15) by December.

The Village Vitality Center is a resident community space created through resident-led participation from establishment to operation by utilizing idle spaces within the area.

Since 2018, the district has completed three centers: Daebang Nuri Maru Village Vitality Center in Daebang-dong, Boramae Dungji Village Vitality Center in Sindaebang 2-dong, and in 2019, Sai Joheun Village Vitality Center in Sadang 2-dong. These centers have gained residents' positive responses through operations such as shared kitchens, village libraries, and community spaces.

The newly established Village Vitality Center aims to alleviate the sense of isolation felt by some residents of Daebang-dong, separated by the Gyeongbu Line railway, reflecting residents' demands for cultural spaces.

The center, with a total floor area of 55㎡ on the first floor above ground, will be designed as an open space for resident-led gatherings, including offices, community spaces, and terrace rest areas. It will be created by remodeling part of the commercial space in the Korean Gaenari Apartment building.

In July, after discussions with a general advisory group composed of experts and residents, residents' opinions on interior and exterior design were reflected in the plans, and the design service is scheduled to be completed on the 25th.

For more details, inquiries can be made to the Autonomous Administration Division.

Currently, due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, the Sai Joheun and Boramae Dungji Village Vitality Centers are operating non-face-to-face experience programs such as "Traveling Art Bag" and "Making Fruit Syrup."

Choi Hwan-bong, head of the Autonomous Administration Division, said, "We hope that the additional creation of Village Vitality Centers will provide opportunities for communication among residents and the spread of local community culture," adding, "We will continue to discover hidden spaces in the area, return them to residents, and do our best to promote projects to strengthen residents' autonomy capabilities."

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