Gwangju University Department of Urban Real Estate Conducts Community-Based Urban Regeneration Volunteer Activities

The Department of Urban Real Estate at Gwangju University recently conducted practical urban regeneration volunteer activities in collaboration with the local community, linked to the current status of urban regeneration projects in Gwangju City. Photo by Gwangju University

Gwangju University announced on November 25 that the Department of Urban Real Estate recently conducted a practical urban regeneration volunteer activity in collaboration with the local community, linked to the current progress of the urban regeneration project in Gwangju City.

Recently, Gwangju City has been promoting the Urban Regeneration New Deal Project and the expansion of living SOC (Social Overhead Capital) projects, focusing on areas such as Omwolchotneun Village, Sajik-dong, and Yangnim-dong. To establish a resident-led urban management system, the city is operating a Village Management Social Cooperative. The Department of Urban Real Estate organized a program that combined students' field learning with community contribution, in connection with these urban regeneration hubs.

The students visited the Omwolchotneun Village Management Social Cooperative, where they learned firsthand about the urban regeneration operating model and resident-led space management methods. They experienced the practical structure of urban regeneration by listening to explanations about community activities, the operation of resident programs, and the sustainability of village enterprises. Additionally, by visiting the urban regeneration win-win commercial district, they participated in activities with tenant companies and learned about space management cases that support youth entrepreneurship, revitalize the local economy, and create social value.

On site, the students had opportunities to speak with entrepreneurs and gain an understanding of how urban regeneration impacts local economic recovery and job creation. They also engaged in community service activities with local residents. The students carried out village cleanup activities by collecting trash and maintaining the environment in alleyways and green spaces. This volunteer activity went beyond simple cleaning, serving as a field-based learning experience where students physically learned about improving residents' living environments and the foundational systems of urban regeneration.

Kim Daeil, head of the department, stated, "Visiting Gwangju's urban regeneration sites and interacting with residents and village enterprises is an important educational process that helps students develop practical competencies in urban regeneration," adding, "We will continue to expand urban regeneration programs that grow together with the local community."

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