Installation of Dedicated Parking Zones for Electric Kickboards and Other Mobility Devices in Newly Built Buildings in Seongdong-gu

Recommendation to Install Dedicated Electric Kickboard Parking Zones for New Buildings Over 2000㎡...Install Dedicated Electric Kickboard Racks Outside on Ground Floor or Mark Parking Zones on Pavement

Electric scooter exclusive parking area to be installed outside the newly constructed building (right)

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Seongdong-gu (Mayor Jeong Won-oh) has mandated the installation of dedicated parking zones for personal mobility devices such as electric kickboards in newly constructed buildings starting this year.

The target buildings are newly constructed structures with a total floor area of 2,000㎡ or more, used for multi-purpose functions such as sales, office, knowledge industry centers, cultural, and assembly facilities within the district.

Electric kickboards, as representative personal mobility devices, offer convenience for short-distance travel and have seen a significant increase in users due to relaxed usage standards. However, indiscriminate parking on sidewalks has raised concerns about pedestrian obstruction.

The district proactively responded through building administrative procedures by actively encouraging applicants to install these parking zones during building permit or review processes for new constructions.

Accordingly, these new buildings will secure dedicated electric kickboard parking zones in easily accessible outdoor spaces on the first floor above ground, installing exclusive racks or marking surface parking areas to prevent disorderly parking. However, exceptions may be granted if the architectural committee recognizes that application is unfeasible due to the building plan or scale characteristics.

Since last month, the district has also encouraged providing free wireless internet service when installing publicly accessible open spaces in new buildings of the specified scale.

By reflecting this in the building review and permit stages, applicants will be encouraged to promote and attract business, gradually expanding smart technologies and policies to realize safe and convenient community-centered administration.

Jeong Won-oh, Mayor of Seongdong-gu, stated, “Installing dedicated parking zones for eco-friendly personal mobility devices like electric kickboards in new buildings will contribute to resolving issues caused by indiscriminate sidewalk parking,” adding, “We will continue to make great efforts for the safety of our residents.”

◇Open Space= A space installed to provide rest areas similar to small parks accessible to the general public and to create a pleasant urban environment when constructing buildings of a certain scale or larger on privately owned land.

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