Goyang City Holds Opening Ceremony for Community Hub Facility 'Baekmanuri'

One Floor Above Ground, Total Floor Area of 445.78㎡
Equipped with Book Caf?-Style Lounge and Shared Offices

Goyang Special City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Lee Donghwan) announced on the 16th that it successfully held the opening ceremony of 'Baekmanuri,' a community facility for residents created by revitalizing the idle space under the overpass near Baekma Station in Ilsandong-gu, on the 15th.

Lee Donghwan, mayor of Goyang Special City, and others are cutting the ribbon at the opening ceremony of Baekmanuri, a community facility for residents created by revitalizing the idle space under the overpass near Baekma Station in Ilsandong-gu on the 15th. Provided by Goyang Special City

The opening ceremony, held at Baekmanuri (34-4, Gopung-ro 43beon-gil, Ilsandong-gu), was attended by Lee Donghwan, Mayor of Goyang, Kim Unnam, Chairperson of the Goyang City Council, city council members Kwon Yongjae and Ko Deokhee, and about 100 local residents, all celebrating the launch of the facility.

The event began with a guitar ensemble by six residents of Pungsan-dong and a duet performance by the local saxophone club, 'Saxophone Club Team,' creating an elegant atmosphere. This was followed by congratulatory speeches from key guests, a progress report, an operational plan presentation, a ribbon-cutting ceremony, and a tour of the facility.

In the progress report on the creation of Baekmanuri, a city official explained, "From 2021 to 2022, a total of eight resident council meetings were held to discuss the operation direction and space configuration of Baekmanuri," emphasizing that residents participated in every stage, from planning and design to the operational model.

In his commemorative speech, Lee Donghwan, Mayor of Goyang Special City, stated, "Baekmanuri is not just a rental facility, but a community hub that will foster communication, harmony, and an improved cultural quality of life for local residents. Since it will be operated by the private sector, the city will actively support its stable management."

The name 'Baekmanuri,' meaning 'a space under Baekma Bridge that all residents can enjoy together,' was selected through a public contest. The facility consists of one floor above ground, with a total floor area of 445.78 square meters, and is equipped with a book caf?-style lounge, a multipurpose meeting room, and shared offices, all freely accessible to residents.

In particular, the Pungsan-dong Residents' Association, selected through an open recruitment process for private operators, will directly manage the facility. This is expected to strengthen residents' autonomy and initiative, establishing Baekmanuri as a hub for local community development.

Yang Seongan, head of the Pungsan-dong Residents' Association, stated in the operational plan report, "As this is a space for all residents to enjoy, we will do our best to make it the center of diverse community activities."

Meanwhile, following today's opening, Baekmanuri will be open on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. For inquiries about facility use, including reservations, please contact Baekmanuri directly.

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