Dongjak District to Develop Public Health Center and Community Center Sites into a Future-Oriented Mixed-Use Hub

Mixed-Use Development Model Expanding Living SOC with Private Capital
Premium Senior Housing to Address Changing Demographics

Dongjak District in Seoul (District Mayor Park Ilha) will transform the site of the Sanggye-dong Public Health Center and Community Center into a future-oriented mixed-use hub. On October 28, the district announced that the “Sando District Unit Planning Zone (Amendment) and Designation of Special Planning Zone (Draft)” was conditionally approved with modifications at the 17th Seoul City Urban Architecture Joint Committee meeting.

Location map of the Sando District Unit Planning Zone. Provided by Dongjak District Office.

The target site is located in the station area where Jangseungbaegi Station on Subway Line 7 connects with the upcoming Seobu Line, providing excellent transportation accessibility. In particular, together with the new Dongjak District Office building, it is considered a key hub for restructuring the urban space in the Jangseungbaegi area.

To lay the groundwork for development, the district relocated the public health center to a new building (80, Manyang-ro 3-gil) in January this year, and is proceeding with the process to relocate the community center by November 2029.

On the unused public land, premium senior housing will be built to address the challenges of a super-aged society. This is a proactive measure, considering that the proportion of residents aged 65 or older in Dongjak District has surpassed 20%.

This project will be implemented as a mixed-use development model that expands living social overhead capital (SOC) by utilizing private capital. Its main feature is to efficiently supply functions needed by the community while minimizing the burden on public finances. The district plans to enhance project execution and establish a sustainable operational system by combining private sector development expertise and operational capabilities.

Park Ilha, Mayor of Dongjak District, stated, “Through this amendment to the district unit plan, the aging sites that were used only for public offices will be transformed into a mixed-use hub reflecting regional growth conditions and future demand. We will pursue this as a strategic project that goes beyond simple site development, encompassing balanced regional development, strengthening the functions of station areas, and expanding living infrastructure.”

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