Construction of 1,451 Public Housing Units Near Yeonsinnae, Ssangmun, and Banghak Stations

Full-Scale Launch of Urban Public Housing Complex Project

In 2029, 1,451 public housing units will be built near Yeonsinnae Station on Subway Line 3, Ssangmun Station on Line 4, and Banghak Station on Line 1. This marks the full-scale launch of the newly established 'Urban Public Housing Complex Project' following the amendment of the Public Housing Special Act in 2021.

Perspective View of the Public Housing Complex Project Area around Yeonsinnae Station

On the 26th, the Seoul Metropolitan Government held a Public Housing Integrated Deliberation Committee meeting and conditionally approved the public housing complex project plans near Bulgwang-dong (Yeonsinnae Station) in Eunpyeong-gu, Chang-dong (Ssangmun Station) in Dobong-gu, and Dobong-dong (Banghak Station) in Dobong-gu, the city announced on the 27th.

The Urban Public Housing Complex Project, newly established in 2021 by the public sector (LH) to redevelop aging urban areas located in station areas, low-rise residential zones, and semi-industrial areas, has passed deliberation for three of the six pilot districts selected within Seoul.

The three target sites are all located within a 10-minute walk (within 350 meters) of subway stations. Seoul plans to provide a convenient living environment for both residents and local communities by securing ample green spaces (landscaping), applying excellent design, and planning public pedestrian pathways to enhance walkability.

Additionally, various floor plans have been designed considering demand, ranging from 26㎡ to 46㎡ units for single or two-person households, 59㎡ units for three-person households, and 84㎡ and 105㎡ units for families of four or more.

The design allows anyone to freely use the facilities within the complex regardless of disability status, and Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) has been applied from the planning stage to ensure residents can live safely and securely.

Near Yeonsinnae Station, 392 public housing units (246 public sale units, 79 profit-sharing units, and 67 public rental units) will be supplied in buildings ranging from five basement floors to 49 above-ground floors. The floor area ratio will be 650% or less. Open rest areas and local public service facilities such as the Eunpyeong Food Bank Market will also be secured.

Location Map of Public Housing Complex Project around Ssangmun Station

On the east side of Ssangmun Station, 639 public housing units (402 public sale units, 128 profit-sharing units, and 109 public rental units) will be constructed in buildings ranging from four basement floors to 39 above-ground floors. Notably, the area of the children's park will be expanded by 492.1㎡ compared to the original plan to provide much-needed green space for the community.

Perspective view of the public housing complex project near Banghak Station

Near Banghak Station, 420 public housing units (263 public sale units, 84 profit-sharing units, and 73 public rental units) and neighborhood living and ancillary welfare facilities will be built in buildings ranging from five basement floors to 39 above-ground floors. Customized floor plans will be offered, including some ‘duplex units’ for households preferring independent spaces.

Seoul plans to implement the three pilot districts of the Urban Public Housing Complex Project as fully social-mixed complexes by applying a ‘simultaneous lottery system for all households,’ eliminating distinctions between sale and rental units. After reviewing and reflecting the results of the Public Housing Integrated Deliberation (including conditions), the city aims to approve the complex project plan within the year, start construction in the first half of 2026, and complete it by 2029.

Han Byung-yong, Director of the Seoul Housing Policy Office, said, “The passage of the public housing integrated deliberation for the three aging target sites is expected to be a signal that the Urban Public Housing Complex Project is entering full-scale implementation.” He added, “We will operate the Public Housing Integrated Deliberation rationally to provide not only public housing supply but also a residential environment with beautiful urban landscapes and sufficient green spaces.”

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