Near Konkuk University, Daehak-ro, Sinchon, and Hongdae, Seoul to Foster 'Youth Culture 3 Downtowns'... Gwangjin-gu to Revise Huayang-dong District Unit Plan

Regulation Easing to Create a Youth Culture-Specialized Street... Revitalizing the Huayang-dong Area
Relaxed Parking Lot Standards to Encourage New Businesses and Boost Commercial Districts... Public Viewing and Opinion Gathering Until April 10

Gwangjin-gu (Mayor Kim Kyung-ho) is set to actively proceed with the amendment process for the Huayang 2 District Unit Planning Area, covering approximately 70,000㎡ around Huayang-dong, including Konkuk University Hospital.

This plan focuses on revitalizing the area by easing various regulations such as relaxing parking lot installation standards, aiming to foster a youth culture-specialized street, establish the identity of commercial districts, and develop a feasible urban plan.

The district plans to conduct public viewing and gather residents' opinions on the proposed amendments until April 10, actively reflecting the views of local residents.

The main points of the public notice for the Huayang 2 District Unit Planning Decision (Amendment) proposal include ▲relaxation of parking lot installation standards to activate commercial street fronts ▲minimization of joint development considering ownership relations ▲improvement of small lot development conditions through changes in building lines (abolishing lot division lines, adjusting building limit lines) ▲creation of a youth-specialized street by introducing design guidelines reflecting the characteristics of each street ▲introduction of youth-specialized uses, focusing on easing various regulations.

‘Huayang 2 District’ was upgraded from a general residential area to a quasi-residential area in 2002, laying the foundation for urban development; however, development has been somewhat stagnant due to various constraints. Through this reorganization, the district aims to leverage Huayang-dong’s unique characteristics to reemerge as a representative living hub of Gwangjin-gu and develop it as one of Seoul’s ‘Three Youth Culture Centers’ alongside Daehangno, Sinchon, and Hongdae.

The district will allow residents to participate directly in the urban planning process during the public notice period, and based on the plan reflecting residents’ opinions, it will consult with Seoul City to complete the amendment of the Huayang 2 District Unit Plan within this year.

Kim Kyung-ho, Mayor of Gwangjin-gu, stated, “Huayang-dong has high growth potential but has lagged behind neighboring Jayang-dong and Guui-dong in development, making it a region where residents have long desired development. This amendment plan is an important stepping stone for realizing the ‘2040 Gwangjin Re-Creation Plan’ and is expected to revitalize Huayang-dong as a central area around Konkuk University Station.”

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