Elderly Welfare Facility to Be Established on Parking Lot Site in Seocho-gu

Area around 225, Sinwon-dong, Seocho-gu. (Provided by Seoul City)

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyemin] A senior welfare facility will be established on the site in Sinwon-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul, which was originally planned as a parking lot.

On the 15th, Seoul City held the 12th Urban Planning Committee meeting and announced on the 16th that the urban planning facility change plan for the area around 225 Sinwon-dong, Seocho-gu, was approved as originally proposed.

The site was designated as a parking lot under the urban planning facilities in 2009. At that time, the plan was to create a parking lot to alleviate parking difficulties in the nearby area, but it faced challenges in development. This was because the plan was recommended to utilize the parking lot planned within the Naegok Bogumjari Housing District project area, and thus it was not reflected in the metropolitan area greenbelt management plan.

Accordingly, Seoul City decided to abolish the plan to create a parking lot and instead install a regional public facility for elderly care and the enhancement of resident convenience on the site.

A Seoul City official stated, "It is expected that the creation of a senior welfare hub space can be promoted in the future, which is anticipated to have a positive impact such as strengthening the welfare functions of the region."

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