Gwangmyeong City to Open 'Social Economy Innovation Center' in the First Half of Next Year

1,073 Square Meters in Haan-dong
A Key Hub for the Social Economy

Gwangmyeong City in Gyeonggi Province will open the 'Social Economy Innovation Center', a hub for the social economy, in the first half of next year.

On August 22, Gwangmyeong City announced that it has completed the basic and detailed design services for the Social Economy Innovation Center, which is planned for Haan-dong, and will begin full-scale construction. To this end, the city will hold a final report meeting for the related service in the city hall conference room later this afternoon.

A bird's-eye view of the 'Social Economy Innovation Center' being created by remodeling an old building located in Haan-dong, Gwangmyeong City. Scheduled to be completed in the first half of next year. Provided by Gwangmyeong City

The center will be created by remodeling an old building located at 305-5 Haan-dong, which the city purchased in December last year. The building will have one basement level and four above-ground floors, with a total floor area of 1,073 square meters. It is scheduled for completion in the first half of next year.

The center will serve as a complex cultural platform where citizens, businesses, and other stakeholders in the social economy can interact and foster innovation. It will also function as a hub for both human and physical infrastructure to support the independence and sustainability of social economy enterprises.

The first floor will feature an open-style bakery cafe. The second floor will be used as a 'business exchange space', hosting local brand showcases, exhibitions, and small performances.

The third floor will be developed as an 'execution-focused space', providing office space for social economy enterprises as well as areas for idea exchange and project collaboration.

The fourth floor will be designed as a 'space for play and recovery', offering various programs such as yoga and dance. The design also ensures flexibility so that the space can be used as an auditorium when needed.

The rooftop will be developed as a green garden, and eco-friendly features such as solar power installations will also be included.

Park Seungwon, Mayor of Gwangmyeong City, stated, "The center will be a key hub for realizing a solidarity-based economy," adding, "We will spare no effort to support citizens, social economy enterprises, and small business owners so they can achieve sustainable growth together."

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