Seoul to Supply 1,965 Moa Housing Units at Three Locations in Mapo and Geumcheon

Linked Development Expected for Moa Town in Seongsan-dong Area
Arch-Shaped Skyline to Be Created at 943 Siheung-dong
Road Improvements and Expansion of Children's Park Planned for Project Sites

A total of 1,965 units of Moa Housing will be supplied at three locations, including Mapo-gu and Geumcheon-gu in Seoul.

On July 22, the Seoul Metropolitan Government announced that the 11th Integrated Deliberation Committee for Small-Scale Housing Maintenance had approved the integrated deliberation for three projects, including the "Street Housing Maintenance Project Implementation Plan (Draft) for the area around 165-72 Seongsan-dong, Mapo-gu."

The projects approved in this deliberation are as follows: Moa Housing in the area around 165-72 Seongsan-dong, Mapo-gu; Moa Housing in the area around 817 Siheung-dong, Geumcheon-gu; and Moa Housing in the area around 943 Siheung-dong, Geumcheon-gu. If these projects proceed, a total of 1,965 housing units (including 467 rental units) will be supplied across the three locations.

Aerial view of the area around 165-72 Seongsan-dong, Mapo-gu. Provided by Seoul City

The area around 165-72 Seongsan-dong, Mapo-gu, is densely packed with old houses and has poor residential conditions. A cooperative was established just two months after the designation as a Moa Housing site, and the project passed the committee's review approximately one year and three months later. This location is close to Mapo-gu Office Station (Line 6) and near Seongwon Elementary School, which is considered a major advantage due to its excellent educational environment. In addition, the area around 200-413 Seongsan-dong is also awaiting approval for cooperative establishment, raising expectations for full-scale linked development within the Moa Town.

In the future, the site is expected to provide 556 apartment units in six buildings, ranging from five basement floors to 29 above-ground floors. The width of the roads will be expanded from the current 6 meters to 10 meters, and pedestrian safety will be enhanced through the separation of pedestrian and vehicle traffic. The zoning will be upgraded from Type 1 and 2 General Residential Area to Type 3 General Residential Area. Furthermore, a special architectural district and excellent design standards will be applied, allowing for an apartment building plan that considers both sunlight and the surrounding landscape.

In the area around 817 Siheung 4-dong, Geumcheon-gu, a total of 817 housing units (including 218 rental units) will be supplied. The project will consist of 12 buildings, five basement floors, and 35 above-ground floors. A relaxation of the floor area ratio has been applied due to the construction of rental housing accounting for more than 20% of the total units. The zoning has also been upgraded from Type 2 (7 floors) and Type 2 General Residential Area to Type 3 General Residential Area.

Aerial view of the area around 817 Siheung-dong, Geumcheon-gu Provided by Seoul City

The site will feature three north-south view corridors and two east-west view corridors offering views of Hoamsan Mountain. To create a natural skyline, the outer sections of the complex will have buildings of 10 to 15 floors, while the central area will feature tent-shaped structures of 33 to 35 floors. Two existing parks will be merged into one to increase usability, and Siheung Elementary School will be relocated to the intersection of Doksan-ro and Doksan-ro 20-gil to improve accessibility. In addition, BAPV (Building Applied Photovoltaics) solar panels will be used to create an eco-friendly, facade-specialized design, and a large courtyard will be placed at the center of the complex.

Furthermore, open community facilities such as cafes will be planned near the entrance and exit of the Hoamsan Mountain trail, providing leisure spaces for citizens. Open community facilities, including welfare amenities, will be established near Siheung Elementary School, and neighborhood living facilities will be placed along Doksan-ro.

In the area around 943 Siheung-dong, Geumcheon-gu, a total of 592 apartment units (including 119 rental units) will be supplied in seven buildings, with four basement floors and 20 above-ground floors. The project's profitability has been enhanced by relaxing the floor area ratio due to the construction of rental housing accounting for more than 20% of the total units.

The 943 Siheung-dong site is part of the Moa Town centered around 1005 Siheung-dong. The 1005 Siheung-dong area is a hilly region densely packed with old buildings, where redevelopment has been difficult. Currently, a total of four Moa Housing projects are underway in this area.

Moa Housing Complex in the area of 943 Siheung-dong, Geumcheon-gu. Provided by Seoul City

Through this project, the city plans to improve the surrounding roads and expand the children's park from the current 589.7 square meters to 856.9 square meters for residents' use. In addition, a portion of Siheung-daero 36-gil, which passes through the center of the site, will be removed and the road alignment will be improved. To maintain the urban spatial structure and secure view corridors, a 6-meter-wide public pedestrian passage will be established. A pedestrian-centered rest area will be created in the center of the complex for local residents to use.

Additionally, the main buildings will be arranged to align with the east-west view corridor connecting Anyangcheon Stream and Hoamsan Mountain, as well as the existing north-south roads. An arched skyline will also be created to harmonize with both the interior and exterior of the complex.

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