Songpa-gu, Re-examination of Urban Management Plan Decision (Draft) for Former Seongdong Detention Center Site and Collection of Residents' Opinions

October 1-14 Book and Drawing Viewing and Opinion Submission Available... Songpa-gu Continues to Advocate for Development Reflecting Local Residents' Opinions

Location map of the former Seongdong Detention Center site (162 Garak-dong, Songpa-gu) area

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Songpa-gu (Mayor Park Seong-su) recently announced that, following Seoul City's re-notification of the 'Former Seongdong Detention Center Site Urban Management Plan (District Unit Planning Area and Plan) Decision (Draft)', it will conduct public viewing and opinion collection from residents until October 14.

The re-notification is conducted in accordance with the Act on Planning and Use of National Land, which stipulates that if important matters in the original public notice are changed, the public must be allowed to review and provide opinions again.

The current 'Former Seongdong Detention Center Site Urban Management Plan Decision (Draft)', reflecting the results of the 5th City Urban Architecture Joint Committee review held in March 2021 (approved with modifications), includes matters related to the district unit planning area and plan for the site.

Details include boundary adjustments, road width adjustments based on traffic impact assessment review results, and confirmation of the public contribution site area.

First, the district unit planning area for the former Seongdong Detention Center site (around 162 Garak-dong) was decided to be 78,758.2㎡ excluding the riot police unit site. The zoning was upgraded from Type 2 General Residential Area to Type 3 General Residential Area and Semi-Residential Area. Following the zoning upgrade, the public contribution site area was partially adjusted and planned at 18,827.7㎡.

Additionally, the residential land (47,440.2㎡) is planned to supply a total of 1,300 households, including 700 units for the Newlywed Hope Town and 600 units for apartment housing. The public contribution site (18,827.7㎡) is planned for land use including a resident communication hub facility (4,250.8㎡), a cultural and sports complex facility (9,506.9㎡), and a youth education and cultural complex facility (5,070.0㎡).

Detailed information such as books and drawings related to this 'Former Seongdong Detention Center Site Urban Management Plan Decision (Draft)' can be viewed at the Songpa-gu Office Urban Planning Division or the Seoul Housing and Communities Corporation Urban Development Planning Department. Opinions on this matter can also be submitted in writing at the viewing locations by October 14.

Park Seong-su, Mayor of Songpa-gu, stated, “There are significant concerns among residents regarding the changes to the development plan for the former Seongdong Detention Center site,” and added, “We will continue to urge Seoul City to ensure that the opinions of Songpa residents and various sectors are reflected as much as possible in the development of the former Seongdong Detention Center site.”

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