Gwangju Seo-gu, Blueprint for Creating a Barrier-Free City

Published 10 Sep.2023 12:21(KST)

On the 10th, Seo-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City announced that it has completed a five-year mid- to long-term basic plan for a 'Barrier-Free City Seo-gu.'

Recently, the district held the 'Final Report Meeting on the Establishment of a Basic Plan for the Promotion of a Barrier-Free City' at the Small Business Management Support Center.

Seo-gu conducted a research project for preliminary studies, case analysis, and status assessment for a barrier-free city. At the final report meeting, it confirmed 21 tasks across six areas: ▲expansion of barrier-free facilities in public facilities ▲expansion of barrier-free facilities in the private sector ▲guaranteeing mobility rights and improving convenience for transportation-vulnerable groups ▲support for installation of residential convenience facilities for housing-vulnerable groups ▲raising public awareness and creating a social atmosphere ▲strengthening the expertise of related workers.

Going forward, Seo-gu plans to carry out fluorescent painting work for disabled parking spaces in public parking lots, expand the installation of ramps in private facilities, establish an information system including barrier-free related news and construction schedule notifications, and promote disability awareness education.

In addition, Seo-gu will implement the creation of a barrier-free city by developing mid- to long-term projects such as supporting BF certification and establishing a management system, producing Seo-gu-style BF guidelines, creating barrier-free streets, and expanding barrier-free bus stops.

Gwangju Seo-gu, Blueprint for Creating a Barrier-Free City

Kim Ikang, Mayor of Seo-gu, said, “Based on this barrier-free city research project, we will actively promote policies and projects to create a barrier-free living environment so that people with disabilities, the elderly, and everyone can live safely and comfortably in their daily lives.”