Hampyeong-gun Launches Full-Scale 'Hampyeong-eup Urban Regeneration New Deal Project'

Expectations for Strengthening Community Revitalization in Old Downtown with 14.5 Billion Investment

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] Hampyeong-gun, Jeollanam-do is set to actively promote the ‘Hampyeong-eup Urban Regeneration New Deal Project’.

According to the county on the 17th, on the 15th, a kickoff ceremony for the 'Hampyeong-eup Urban Regeneration New Deal Project' was held at the Urban Regeneration Support Center plaza, attended by about 30 people including County Governor Lee Sang-ik and heads of resident organizations.

Starting with the kickoff ceremony, the county will begin full-scale promotion of the urban regeneration New Deal project to revitalize the old downtown area of Hampyeong-eup, including the demolition of aging facilities.

The project site covers the area of Gigak-ri and Hampyeong-ri in Hampyeong-eup (121,584㎡), with a total project cost of 14.5 billion KRW invested.

On the sites where old buildings are demolished, new facilities such as a joint sales center, Butterfly Cafe, youth rental stores, and a Korean beef theme street will be established.

In particular, the site of the Hampyeong Office of Education will be remodeled into a ‘resident hub space’ to not only recover the depressed commercial district but also strengthen the local community.

Additionally, the project plans to create synergy effects by linking with related projects such as the Rural Hub Revitalization Project and the Hampyeong Specialized Resource Butterfly Village Creation Project.

A county official stated, “We will do our best to breathe new life into the declining area and enhance urban competitiveness through the urban regeneration project.”

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