Redevelopment of Old Residential Areas in Mia-dong, Gangbuk-gu and Jayang 3-dong, Gwangjin-gu... Transformed into Large Housing Complexes

A Total of 1,730 Units to Be Supplied in the 130 Mia-dong Area
Jayang 3-dong Redevelopment Accelerates... 1,030-Unit Residential Complex Planned

Bird’s-eye view of the housing maintenance-type redevelopment maintenance plan for 130 Mia-dong area, Gangbuk-gu. Seoul City

The old residential areas of Mia-dong in Gangbuk-gu and Jayang 3-dong in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, will be transformed through redevelopment projects into new residential complexes with 1,730 and 1,030 units, respectively.

On May 7, the Seoul Metropolitan Government announced that it had convened the 6th Subcommittee on Delegated Authority of the Urban Planning Committee and approved, with amendments, the decision and designation (draft) of the housing maintenance-type redevelopment maintenance plan and maintenance zone for the area around 130 Mia-dong, Gangbuk-gu, as well as the landscape review (draft).

The area around 130 Mia-dong is a hilly district at the foot of Opaesan Mountain, densely populated with aging low-rise houses. Under the new plan, the existing Type 1 and Type 2 (7-story) general residential zones will be upgraded and integrated into a Type 2 general residential zone. The permissible floor area ratio will be substantially relaxed from the current 209% to 245%, allowing for the development of up to 35 stories and a total of 1,730 housing units, including 261 public housing units.

Additionally, to address the maximum 25-meter elevation difference in the area, a three-dimensional park covering 5,200 square meters will be created. Private entities will retain land ownership to fully utilize the lower spaces, such as underground parking lots, while the public sector will establish surface rights to secure the above-ground area as green space for citizens.

In connection with the redevelopment projects in nearby Mia-dong 258 and Beon-dong 148, the Opaesan green axis will be extended into the urban area to establish a continuous green network. The plan also includes the introduction of creative housing types, such as terrace houses that utilize the hilly terrain, to create a three-dimensional landscape for the complex. In particular, considering the sunlight requirements of Hwagye Elementary School to the north, the northern section adjacent to the school will be developed as a park, with the skyline rising as it moves away from the school. Pedestrian routes will also be improved, including the creation of barrier-free pathways to the school, in consideration of the site's proximity to the elementary school.

Bird's-eye view of the residential redevelopment maintenance plan for 227-147 Jayang 3-dong, Gwangjin-gu. Seoul Metropolitan Government

At the same committee meeting, the city also approved, with amendments, the designation of the housing redevelopment maintenance zone, amendments to the maintenance plan, and the landscape review (draft) for the area around 227-147 Jayang 3-dong, Gwangjin-gu.

Despite its prime location near Konkuk University Station and other amenities, the area around 227-147 Jayang 3-dong in Gwangjin-gu has remained an isolated cluster of deteriorated residential buildings.

By upgrading the zoning from Type 2 to Type 3 general residential area and improving the project's profitability, the plan will allow for the construction of up to 49 stories and a total of 1,030 units, including 204 rental housing units.

The plan includes securing a visual axis that connects Konkuk University to the Han River, creating an open view toward the river. The skyline will rise from the boundary of the neighboring residential area toward the interior of the complex, maximizing views of the Han River. The plan also calls for the installation of fire safety facilities, including a 119 Safety Center, to strengthen the safety net, and includes the addition of senior welfare facilities, which are lacking in the Jayang-dong area.

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