Old Signs Removed from Bia Jungang-ro in Gwangju... Residents Transform the Street

Gwangsan-gu Completes Signboard Improvement Project for 87 Businesses
Expectations for Improved Pedestrian Environment and Revitalization of Local Alleyway Businesses

Bia Jungang-ro Street in Bia-dong, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju, has been transformed with new signboards. As old signs were removed and new designs featuring local characters were installed, the atmosphere of the street has become noticeably brighter. This improvement project, which saw active participation from residents, is drawing attention to whether it will lead to better pedestrian conditions and revitalize local alleyway businesses.

According to Gwangsan-gu on May 12, the signboard improvement project along Bia Jungang-ro (from No. 3 to No. 48, a 480-meter section) was recently completed.

The project ran from last year until April 30, with a total budget of 400 million won. Gwangsan-gu demolished 127 old signboards from 87 businesses and installed 102 new design signboards reflecting the unique characteristics of the area.

Before (top) and after views of the signboard improvement project around Biajungang-ro, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju. Gwangsan-gu removed old signboards and newly installed design signboards reflecting the local characteristics. Provided by Gwangsan-gu

Notably, residents took the initiative to persuade participating businesses and even visited advanced sites, actively taking part throughout the project. The signboard designs feature 'Kkamangi and Kkabi,' the local mascots of Bia-dong, creating a sense of unity and a friendly image for the street.

Gwangsan-gu expects the project to improve the pedestrian environment and naturally increase foot traffic to local alleyway businesses. The district also plans to build on this momentum by connecting it with the upcoming car-free street festival scheduled for the second half of the year, further boosting street vitality.

Lee Sunmi, head of the Bia-dong Happy Autonomy Team, said, "We hope the signboard improvement project will help revitalize the local commercial district," adding, "We will also focus on thorough follow-up management."

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