Goyang City to Hold Public Hearing on Establishing the 2040 Goyang City Master Plan on the 21st

Announcement of "Goyang Future PLAN 2040" at the Civil Defense Education Center
Presenting the Future Vision of a Self-Sufficient City

Goyang Special City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Lee Donghwan) announced on November 14 that it will hold a public hearing for the establishment of the 2040 Goyang City Master Plan at 1:30 p.m. on November 21 on the first floor of the Goyang City Civil Defense Education Center.

Notice of Public Hearing for the Establishment of the 2040 Goyang City Master Plan. Provided by Goyang Special City

The city master plan is a statutory plan under the National Land Planning and Utilization Act. It is a comprehensive plan that covers not only physical aspects but also socioeconomic factors such as population, industry, society, and economy, as well as environmental considerations including the natural environment, conservation, and disaster prevention.

Since the development of Ilsan New Town, Goyang City has experienced continuous population growth, becoming a special city with a population of 1.08 million. However, the city has now reached a point where it needs a long-term plan for urban development focused on qualitative growth with self-sufficiency, rather than simply quantitative growth through an increasing population.

To establish the 2040 Goyang City Master Plan, the city operated a citizens' planning group composed of five divisions: urban affairs, transportation, environmental ecology, culture and welfare, and public safety. Based on the suggestions of approximately 80 citizens, the city has outlined a vision for the future and development strategies for Goyang Special City in 2040.

At this public hearing, Goyang Special City Mayor Lee Donghwan will present "Goyang Future PLAN 2040," which forms the foundation of the 2040 Goyang City Master Plan (draft), and will outline the city's future vision as a self-sufficient city.

Following the explanation of the 2040 Goyang City Master Plan (draft), there will also be a session for expert discussion and Q&A.

The city plans to thoroughly review the opinions collected at the public hearing, then seek feedback from the city council and advice from the City Planning Committee, before applying for approval of the 2040 City Master Plan from Gyeonggi Province.

Mayor Lee Donghwan stated, "Through this public hearing, we will incorporate a wide range of resident opinions into the plan so that, 20 years from now, Goyang Special City can develop into a self-sufficient and pleasant urban space."

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