Aging Low-Rise Residential Area in Junggok-dong, Seoul to Be Transformed into 2,200-Unit Apartment Complex

Seoul City Finalizes Swift Integrated Redevelopment Plan

The aging low-rise residential area in Junggok-dong, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, will be redeveloped into an apartment complex with a total of 2,200 units.

On March 25, Seoul City announced that it has finalized the "swift integrated planning for residential maintenance-type development" for the area around 254-15 Junggok-dong. As a result, 2,200 apartment units with up to 35 stories will be built on the 81,100 square meter site of aging low-rise houses in this area.

A bird's-eye view of the residential maintenance-type development project confirmed by the Seoul Metropolitan Government under the rapid integrated planning in 254-15 Junggok-dong, Gwangjin-gu. A total of 2,200 apartment units will be built in this area. Provided by the Seoul Metropolitan Government

The project site is an area where clusters of old low-rise houses were formed through a land readjustment project in 1974. There has long been a need for redevelopment due to a lack of basic living infrastructure and poor residential conditions.

Through this swift integrated planning, the city will upgrade the zoning from a Type 2 General Residential Area to a Type 3 General Residential Area. It will also relax the standard floor area ratio by 20% and apply a business feasibility adjustment coefficient of 1.53 to lay the groundwork for the project, while expanding public facilities needed by the community.

As part of the project, the city plans to connect the fragmented greenbelt between Jungnangcheon Stream, Yongmasan Mountain, and Achasan Mountain, thereby strengthening the continuity of green spaces. Parks will be created at major road intersections, and walking trails will be established to connect these parks to Jungnangcheon Stream.

Efforts have also been made to ensure a sense of openness and secure views for the residents. A 20-meter-wide open corridor will be secured from Jungnangcheon Stream toward Yongmasan and Achasan Mountains, and high-rise buildings will be arranged diagonally to maximize views of the stream.

The city will also establish a transportation and pedestrian system to improve convenience and enhance safety in daily life. Plans are in place to improve the surrounding road network, including Dongil-ro, Ginkorang-ro, and Myeonmok-ro, for smooth traffic flow and vehicle access.

Within the complex, a pedestrian-oriented street system will be established. A north-south walkway will be created to connect to Junggok Elementary School and Yongma Elementary School to the north, while the internal pedestrian routes, planned east-west to connect with existing streets, will form a cross-shaped pedestrian network.

The complex will feature community amenities such as a community center, a daycare center for the aging population, and a small library. There are also plans to build a public underground parking lot to expand the living infrastructure available for local residents.

The project site is considered to have convenient transportation access, as Gunja Station and Junggok Station on Subway Line 7 are within a 10-minute walk, providing good accessibility to the Gangnam area.

Seoul City plans to proceed with district designation within the year for this finalized swift integrated planning, following procedures such as public inspection and gathering residents' opinions.

With the confirmation of this plan for the Junggok-dong area, a total of 169 out of 264 swift integrated planning sites across Seoul have now been completed.

Ahn Daehee, Head of the Urban Space Headquarters at Seoul City, stated, "With the finalization of this swift integrated planning, we expect the Junggok-dong area to be developed into a pleasant residential complex that harmonizes green spaces, waterfronts, and living infrastructure. We will continue to promote residential environment improvements and regional revitalization through maintenance projects tailored to local conditions."

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