"Changwon is Changing" ... Changwon Special City Holds Urban Planning Committee Member Appointment Ceremony

Experts in Urban Planning by Field
Appointment of New Members and First Meeting Held

On the 21st, Changwon Special City in Gyeongnam held an appointment ceremony for the reconstituted members of the 8th Urban Planning Committee in the city administration meeting room.

Changwon Special City Holds Appointment Ceremony for Urban Planning Committee Members.

The appointed members of the Urban Planning Committee on this day consist of a total of 25 people: 21 experts in specialized fields related to urban planning selected through an open recruitment in August this year, including land use (urban planning, civil engineering, landscaping and forestry), architecture, transportation, environment, disaster prevention, education, information and communication, economy and industry; 3 director-level public officials related to urban planning; and 1 city council member.

The term of appointment for the Urban Planning Committee members is two years, from September 2024 to September 2026. They will advise and deliberate on the direction of the city that Changwon Special City aims for, decisions on urban planning, and development permit approvals.

Hong Nampyo, Mayor of Changwon Special City, stated, “Urban planning must be solidly supported to promote the economic development of Changwon Special City and the future growth of the city,” and added, “I expect the Urban Planning Committee members to play a significant role based on their knowledge and experience so that the city’s industry, culture, and housing can be competitive and sustainable.”

Meanwhile, after the appointment ceremony, the first Urban Planning Committee meeting was held, where two agenda items were reviewed, marking the official start of the newly launched Urban Planning Committee’s activities.

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