Gwangju Buk-gu, the Only District in Gwangju to Receive the 'Ministerial Award of the Korea City Awards'

Published 19 Oct.2022 20:14(KST)

Excellent Urban Sustainability and Living Infrastructure Levels... Selected in the Outstanding Urban Regeneration Policy Category

'University Town-type Urban Regeneration New Deal Project' Praised for Regional Identity, Effectiveness, and Sustainability

Gwangju Buk-gu, the Only District in Gwangju to Receive the 'Ministerial Award of the Korea City Awards'

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yukbong] The urban regeneration policy of Buk-gu, Gwangju City is standing out nationwide.

According to Buk-gu on the 19th, it was the only autonomous district in Gwangju to receive the Minister's Award in the excellent urban regeneration policy category at the '2022 Korea Urban Awards' hosted by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.

The Korea Urban Awards is the most prestigious urban policy award program in South Korea, given to local governments that achieve excellent results by evaluating the sustainability of cities and the level of living infrastructure.

In this regard, Buk-gu's ongoing 'University Town-type Urban Regeneration New Deal Project' was selected as the top urban regeneration excellent policy and received the honor of the award.

The 'University Town-type Urban Regeneration New Deal Project' is an environmental improvement project that connects residents and local universities within the urban regeneration target area and utilizes local resources, receiving excellent evaluations in terms of regional identity.

Furthermore, it was recognized as a model case in the ripple effect of community revitalization by residents, professors, and students cooperating to create various jobs and restore the local commercial district.

In particular, it received favorable reviews in sustainability by establishing and operating a village management social cooperative and building a continuous maintenance system after the urban regeneration project.

Director Moon said, "This award is the result of efforts by local residents, university students, experts, and various sectors working together to create a city where people want to live," adding, "We will solidify this project to create jobs and revitalize commercial districts, making it a nationwide model case."