Resident-Led Community Urban Regeneration: Busan Urban Corporation Sees Continued Success with "Resident Public Contest Project"

Busan Urban Corporation (BMC, President Shin Changho) and Busan City announced on August 28 that, through the "2025 Resident Public Contest Project," community-based urban regeneration programs planned and operated directly by residents are being actively promoted throughout the region.

BMC's Resident Public Contest Project includes a total of 34 community groups leading the planning and implementation of the programs, such as "Happiness Plus" (24 locations) and the "Community Living Zone Revitalization Resident Public Contest Project" (10 locations). The initiative aims to support the autonomous growth of community groups and strengthen regional capabilities.

The main programs consist of content closely related to residents' daily lives, including family experience classes, children's cooking classes, side dish sharing, community festivals, and Korean language classes for seniors. In particular, in Nam-gu and Dong-gu, cultural programs utilizing community workshops are underway.

Lachu Sewing Machine Workshop. Provided by Busan Urban Corporation

The "Lachugo Village Management Social Cooperative" operates a sewing machine workshop using urban regeneration hub facilities. The cooperative plans to improve accessibility with programs such as "First Meeting with Sewing Machines" for beginners and "Sewing Experience" for families, and to develop fabric products inspired by Hanbok designs to commercialize them as community products.

In addition, the "Moonmoon Council" is running a resident-participatory cultural record program. Residents are communicating and sharing their lives by creating household items or community models with 3D pens and participating in "Autobiography Making" activities. A small exhibition is also scheduled to be held in September.

Shin Changho, President of Busan Urban Corporation, said, "Programs created directly by residents are helping to promote local assets and expand community capabilities," adding, "We will actively support resident-led projects that highlight the unique character and potential of each community."

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