Jungnang-gu Youth-Only Space 'Dingadong 2nd Street' Opens... Enjoy Rest, Play, and Hobby Activities!

2nd Floor, Total Floor Area 88.6㎡, Youth Actively Participate in Space Planning... One Site per Zone, Planned Expansion to 4 Sites by 2022

Dingadong 2nd Branch, a youth-exclusive space in Jungnang-gu located at 1509-5 Myeonmok-dong (Design: Oh-Scape Architects Director Park Sun-young Photo by Lim Hak-hyun)

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Jungnang-gu (Mayor Ryu Kyung-gi) announced on the 29th at 2 p.m. that it held an opening ceremony for the youth-exclusive community space ‘Dingadong 2beonji’ and opened its doors wide to teenagers.

This second branch follows the first one opened last year in Sinnae 1-dong. ‘Dingadong’ means ‘freely hang out and play,’ reflecting the continuous demands from youth and residents for a youth-exclusive space. The district plans to establish a total of four locations by 2022, one in each area including Muk-dong and Yangwon district.

Located at 1509-5 Myeonmok-dong, Dingadong 2beonji is a two-story building with a total floor area of 88.6㎡, made entirely of wood inside and out, giving a warm feeling like a ‘wooden house in harmony with nature.’

The first floor houses a multipurpose play area including a meeting room, movie viewing, and board games, while the attic space on the second floor offers a comfortable place to rest or create YouTube content. The rooftop garden overlooking Myeonmok-dong includes a vegetable garden and a photo zone.

Like the first branch, the second branch also incorporated the opinions of the youth who will use the space during its creation, adding significance. The ‘Youth Space Creation Group,’ consisting of 51 teenagers, local residents, and 9 expert supporters, discussed the overall spatial composition and interior design of Dingadong 2beonji. The district plans to actively reflect youth opinions in future programs and space operations as well.

Any youth aged 13 to 18 who wishes to use the space can visit with a student ID or youth ID.

Operating hours are Tuesday to Saturday from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., closed on Sundays, Mondays, and public holidays. For inquiries, contact the Jungnang-gu Office Sports and Youth Division or Dingadong 2beonji.

Mayor Ryu Kyung-gi of Jungnang-gu said, “I hope teenagers can freely rest and communicate with friends in a safe environment,” adding, “We will strive to help local youth fully realize their dreams and hopes through expanding youth spaces and various support projects.”

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