Seoul City Councilor Kim Yong-il Demands Complete Reorganization of Seoul's Zoning Areas
Emphasizing the necessity and importance of proactive institutional improvements, selective species upgrading focused on areas meeting certain conditions holds significant meaning in urban development.
[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Kim Yong-il, a member of the Seoul Metropolitan Council's Urban Planning and Balance Committee (People Power Party, Seodaemun-gu 4), demanded a comprehensive reorganization of Seoul's zoning districts to reflect regional characteristics during the administrative audit of the Urban Planning Bureau at the 315th regular session held on the 7th.
Councilor Kim stated, "Currently, incentive projects such as rapid integrated planning, station area revitalization projects, and small-scale redevelopment with relaxed floor area ratio (FAR) regulations are being promoted one after another within Seoul," viewing this as evidence confirming the need for a comprehensive reorganization of Seoul's zoning districts.
He pointed out the low validity and efficiency of the existing zoning district system maintained so far in Seoul and argued for the necessity to prevent the side effects of uniform development through customized zoning district design that reflects regional characteristics.
However, Cho Nam-jun, Director of the Urban Planning Bureau, expressed a cautious stance regarding proactive zoning upgrades, stating, "There is concern that actual development will not occur, and only land prices will rise."
In response, Councilor Kim saw significant urban development value in selectively considering zoning upgrades focused on areas meeting certain conditions and emphasized the necessity and importance of proactive institutional improvement.
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Finally, Councilor Kim emphasized the need for zoning district improvement, stating, "The Seoul zoning district system has maintained the same standards since its initial designation and does not match the current urban structure of Seoul," pointing out inconsistencies with the current situation, as seen in the FAR relaxations for station area revitalization projects and rapid integrated planning, and called for a realistic approach.
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