Bongcheon 13 District, Stalled for 15 Years, to Be Reborn as a Mutually Beneficial Residential Complex

Maintenance Plan Approved with Modifications
500% Floor Area Ratio Applied
Startup Support Center to Be Established

The Bongcheon 13 District in Gwanak-gu, where development had been delayed for 15 years, will be transformed into a mutually beneficial residential complex with a total of 464 housing units.

On July 4, Seoul City announced that at the 6th Urban Planning Committee meeting held on July 3, the proposal for "Bongcheon 13 District Public Redevelopment Maintenance Plan and Maintenance Area Designation Change" was approved with modifications.

Expected perspective view of Bongcheon 13 District. Provided by Seoul City

As a result, Bongcheon 13 District will be reborn as a residential complex with a floor area ratio of approximately 500% and a total of 464 units, including 165 public housing units. The target site is an aging residential area over 30 years old, densely packed with unauthorized buildings. Although it was designated as a maintenance area in 2009, the project was delayed for a long period due to a lack of business feasibility and conflicts among residents. Later, in 2021, it was selected as a candidate site for public redevelopment by Seoul City, which led to the full-scale establishment of a maintenance plan through the participation of LH and the introduction of preliminary planning.

Through this maintenance plan, a 10-meter-wide pedestrian-only road and open space will be created on the site, establishing a walkable community environment. The pedestrian axis within the complex will connect Bongcheon Station and the nearby traditional market, while street-level commercial facilities and a plaza will be placed along Nambu Sunhwan-ro to revitalize the local commercial area. In addition, the northern road will have a 5-meter building setback, and the southern road will be expanded to 10 meters, significantly improving pedestrian safety and accessibility.

Within the complex, a startup support center operated by the Gwanak District Office will be established. With a total floor area of approximately 1,200 square meters, it will include meeting rooms, office spaces, and rest areas, serving as a hub for the local community and youth entrepreneurship.

The architectural plan has also been adjusted to be more flexible than before. The previous district unit plan height limit of 70 meters has been relaxed, allowing for buildings up to 82 meters (25 stories) high. The plan also includes securing sufficient spacing between buildings, setbacks of more than 6 meters, and the introduction of terrace-style rooftop gardens to create a pleasant and three-dimensional skyline.

Choi Jinseok, Director of Housing at Seoul City, stated, "By accelerating the redevelopment of Bongcheon 13 District, we will expand the supply of 464 housing units and create an open urban complex where residents and the local area can grow together." He added, "We hope this project, which combines public interest and practicality, will become a model case for maintenance projects."

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