Gangnam-gu Mayor Joseongmyeong: "Green Smart City" Development Progressing Smoothly

Gangnam-gu Operates 32 Smart Shelters as 'Fine Dust Free Zones' at Bus Stops... Equipped with Air Purification, HVAC, Bus Info, Kiosks, and Media Art Exhibits... 20 More Added This Year on Dosan-daero and Hakdong-ro, Totaling 32 Locations

Jongmyung Cho, Mayor of Gangnam-gu, touring the fine dust free zone shelter

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Gangnam-gu (District Mayor Seongmyeong Jo) completed the installation of 20 fine dust free zone shelters along Dosan-daero and Hakdong-ro sections in September this year, and held an opening ceremony at 3 p.m. on the 11th at the Dosan-daero Cine City bus stop shelter.

The fine dust free zone shelters installed near bus stops are convenience facilities equipped with air purification and sterilization systems. Starting with 2 locations in 2019, 10 locations on Teheran-ro in 2021, and expanding from May to September this year with 14 locations on Dosan-daero and 6 locations on Hakdong-ro, a total of 32 locations are currently in operation.

The 'Fine Dust Free Zone Shelter' removes more than 90% of roadside fine dust using electrostatic precipitators and activated carbon, purifying the outside air and maintaining the internal fine dust at a 'good' level by introducing purified air. The indoor temperature is automatically controlled by heating and cooling devices to avoid cold and heat, and heated seats are also installed for more comfortable bus waiting.

Additionally, it is utilized as a smart shelter by installing ▲ Bus Information Terminal (BIT) system that informs bus arrival times ▲ Internet search via kiosks ▲ Public Wi-Fi ▲ Mobile phone charging facilities ▲ AED defibrillators ▲ Metaverse displays.

Moreover, electronic display boards have been installed inside and outside the shelters to be used as cultural and artistic spaces. The space will be used for public interest campaigns such as donations, finding missing children, and historical campaigns, as well as exhibitions of citizen photo exhibitions and media art. Online promotions targeting the MZ generation will also be conducted using the metaverse display.

District Mayor Seongmyeong Jo said, “We installed fine dust free zone shelters with smart rest area functions so that residents can use the bus stops more comfortably and conveniently while waiting for the bus,” and added, “We will continue to strive to realize Gangnam as a green smart city free of fine dust with the goal of carbon neutrality by 2050.”

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