Gwangju Songjeong-ri 1003 Closed Entertainment District Redevelopment Launched

Gwangsan District Begins Urban Management Plan Revision and Detailed Design

Demolition of 11 Outdated Entertainment Facilities... Creation of Rest Area and Parking Lot

Expansion of Gwangju Songjeong Station Plaza Underway Alongside Station Area Redevelopment

The redevelopment project for the "Closed Entertainment District around 1003 Songjeong-ri" near Gwangju Songjeong Station has begun. The project will demolish entertainment facilities that have been left abandoned for over 20 years and create a rest area and parking lot in their place.

On March 15, Gwangsan District announced that it had launched the redevelopment project for the "Closed Entertainment District around 1003 Songjeong-ri" to innovate the urban space around Gwangju Songjeong Station. On March 13, the district commenced with changes to the urban management plan and began detailed design work.

Aerial view of the closed entertainment district at 1003 Songjeong-ri, Gwangju Songjeong Station area. Provided by Gwangsan District Office

The target area for redevelopment is a cluster of entertainment facilities that have long been considered an eyesore and a potential crime risk. Gwangsan District will invest a total of 6.6 billion won and proceed with the project in stages.

The first phase involves demolishing the outdated entertainment facilities. Gwangsan District plans to secure 1,500 square meters of land within the project area and demolish 11 buildings.

The space secured after demolition will be used to create a 585-square-meter rest area for citizens and a parking lot with 35 spaces. The rest area and parking lot will also serve as venues for "Youth Night Food Stalls" and street performances during evenings and weekends.

Gwangsan District plans to complete the detailed design within this year, followed by obtaining project implementation approval and proceeding with land compensation and other subsequent procedures. The district will also gather feedback from local residents during the project process.

A Gwangsan District official stated, "With the start of the detailed design, we are embarking on a public-led redevelopment project," adding, "We aim to transform the 'Closed Entertainment District around 1003 Songjeong-ri' into a space that revitalizes the Gwangju Songjeong Station area."

In addition, Gwangsan District is promoting the expansion of the Gwangju Songjeong Station plaza. The current plaza, which covers 3,600 square meters, will be expanded to 13,120 square meters to increase pedestrian and green spaces, as well as improve the environment and transfer functions for public transportation such as buses and taxis.

On March 9, Gwangsan District submitted a request to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport for government support for the Gwangju Songjeong Station plaza expansion project.

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