Building up to 16 Floors and 728 Apartments in Banghwa 2 District

Approval of the Revised Plan for Fire Prevention Zone 2 Maintenance Area
New Designation as a Redevelopment Promotion Zone Under the New Urban Planning for the First Time in 12 Years

An apartment complex with up to 16 floors and 728 households will be built in Banghwa 2 District, where redevelopment projects faced significant restrictions due to height limits adjacent to Gimpo Airport.

On the 6th, the Seoul Metropolitan Government announced that it had conditionally approved the redevelopment promotion plan decision (draft) for Banghwa 2 Preservation Maintenance District within the Banghwa Redevelopment Promotion Zone at a subcommittee meeting of the Urban Regeneration Committee held the previous day.

The Banghwa 2 District redevelopment promotion plan is a project to construct 10 buildings with 728 households, ranging from three basement levels to 16 floors above ground, on the site at 589-13 Banghwa-dong, Gangseo-gu, Seoul. A total of 115 public (rental) housing units are planned to be mixed with sale housing units.

The total area is 34,900㎡, and the current project site is classified as a Type 2 General Residential Area where buildings up to seven floors are permitted. After review, the city changed the zoning to a Type 2 General Residential Area with relaxed floor limits.

Banghwa 2 District was designated as a Preservation Maintenance District in July 2012 and is now preparing for new designation as a redevelopment promotion district through rapid integrated planning after 12 years.

In 2021, the city selected Banghwa 2 Preservation Maintenance District as a candidate site for housing redevelopment projects through a public contest. Based on rapid integrated planning guidelines, the area will be developed into a pedestrian-friendly green space linked with surrounding neighborhoods.

Due to the limited site area, essential infrastructure such as roads will be secured first, and sufficient green spaces within the complex will be created to provide a park-like atmosphere.

A public pedestrian passage connected to Banghwa 3 District’s public walkway will be installed in the center of the complex. This is to secure open spaces not only for residents within the complex but also for nearby residents and to improve accessibility to Gonghang Market Station.

Centered on the pedestrian green axis, various themed outdoor spaces such as children’s playgrounds, community yards, and walking trails will be created to support residents’ relaxation and community activities. Namseok Chowon-ro 12-gil on the south side is planned as a pedestrian-priority road except for sections necessary for vehicle entry and exit.

Han Byung-yong, Director of the Seoul Housing Policy Office, said, "Banghwa 2 Preservation Maintenance District has faced difficulties in project promotion due to poor development conditions such as airport height restrictions, causing long-term inconvenience to residents. We expect this decision to provide residents with a more pleasant living environment."

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