Creation of Baramdang Riverside Cultural and Arts Space Near Seongbuk-gu Office

On the 22nd, a Resident Briefing Session on the Seongbukcheon Riverside Vitality Hub Design Plan was Held at the Multipurpose Hall, Basement 1, Seongbuk-gu Office
Explanation of the Progress of the Seongbukcheon Riverside Vitality Hub (Barammadang Riverside) Project and Q&A Session Scheduled

Seongbuk-gu, Seoul (District Mayor Lee Seung-ro) is accelerating the waterfront vitality hub development project to transform Seongbukcheon near the district office into a space where residents can enjoy diverse leisure and cultural activities, and to improve accessibility, following its selection in February this year for the Seoul Metropolitan Government's waterfront vitality hub district competition.

With the release of the 'Seongbukcheon Waterfront Vitality Hub (Barammadang Riverside) Basic Design Plan,' a residents' briefing session is scheduled to be held on the 22nd at the multipurpose hall in the basement level 1 of the district office to gather various opinions from residents. Local residents and regional active artists will attend the briefing to share the current status of the development project, the design plan, and future plans, and to engage in Q&A sessions.

This design plan proposes installing a waterfront stand to create a multipurpose specialized space for culture and events in the area adjacent to the district office and Seongbuk Police Station riverside section (a 170m section from Sky Bridge to Barammadang Bridge). To create a water-friendly space, waterfront tables, terraces, and digital information boards will be installed on both banks of the riverside. The plan also includes connecting the existing riverside walking path into a circular route system.

The area near Barammadang was covered over during urban development from the 1960s to the 1990s but was restored as a natural river along with Cheonggyecheon in the 2010s. Since then, it has returned as a natural space within the city for residents, but due to the narrow riverside hinterland, it has mostly provided only simple functions such as walking paths and bicycle roads.

Through this project, the district aims to improve the waterfront landscape near Barammadang, where various cultural and artistic contents and healing can be enjoyed, and expects Barammadang to serve as a hub space where residents gather, stay, and communicate. Additionally, based on the geographical advantages and potential of Seongbukcheon, the project plans to expand throughout Seongbukcheon by linking local resources such as regional commercial districts and cultural artist governance to highlight the unique characteristics of Seongbukcheon.

The district is currently conducting design services to establish the design plan. Through this residents' briefing session, residents' opinions on the design plan will be collected and reviewed, and the final design will reflect these inputs. The project will proceed through prompt administrative procedures to enable construction to begin next year.

Lee Seung-ro, Mayor of Seongbuk-gu, said, “We look forward to active participation and diverse opinions from residents so that Barammadang at Seongbuk-gu Office can be developed into a cultural and artistic space harmonizing with Seongbukcheon.”

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