Songpa-gu Expands Greenbelt Along Yangjae-daero Section

Completion of the 'Green Dream Commuting Route Project' in the June Yangjaedaero Seryun Elementary - Boseong Middle and High School section and the 'Greenbelt Growth Environment Improvement Project' in the Songpa Underpass section

[Asia Economy Reporter Jong-il Park] Songpa-gu (Mayor Park Seong-su) is implementing green welfare by improving the growing environment of roadside trees along the Yangjae-daero section within the district.

Yangjae-daero in Songpa-gu is a major arterial road approximately 4.5 km long with 8 lanes (4 lanes each way), dividing the eastern and western parts of Songpa-gu. Given the heavy traffic from residents of Oryun-dong, Bangi-dong, Ogeum-dong, and Garak-dong, continuous improvement and management of roadside trees and various road facilities are essential.

In June, the district completed the ‘Green Dream School Route Project’ on the section between Seryun Elementary School and Boseong Middle and High Schools along Yangjae-daero, as well as the ‘Greenbelt Growing Environment Improvement Project’ in the Songpa Underpass section.

First, for the ‘Green Dream School Route Project,’ Songpa-gu, Seoul City, ID Fox Volkswagen Korea, and the Korea Social Investment Foundation joined hands. They created roadside trees and belt greenery with flowering plants along the 400m school route in front of Seryun Elementary and Boseong Middle and High Schools. Yellow ginkgo, red Korean maple, nandina, and exotic flowers were planted to add stability and comfort to students’ school routes.

In particular, during the construction period, the school and district office actively communicated in advance to minimize inconvenience to students commuting to school and took thorough safety measures accordingly.

Alongside this, ahead of the peak summer season, the ‘Greenbelt Growing Environment Improvement Project’ in the Songpa Underpass section was also completed. To supplement the existing environment centered on large trees such as pine and zelkova, smaller trees and flowering plants were additionally planted to add seasonal colors.

Furthermore, the surrounding harsh growing environment for trees was improved through soil enhancement, and sparse empty spaces were filled by planting Spiraea thunbergii and other plants to increase green space.

Mayor Park Seong-su stated, “Through active communication between the public and private sectors, we were able to provide students with a beautiful school route,” and added, “We will continue to expand the amount of greenery along major roads to change the cityscape and improve the quality of life for residents.”

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