Seodaemun District Renovates 350m² Urban Garden in Hongje-dong Residential Area
On May 21, the Seodaemun District Office in Seoul announced that it has newly renovated the 'Hongje Open Green Space' (located at 357-5 Hongje-dong and surrounding areas), transforming it into an urban garden within the densely populated residential area of Hongje-dong.
Panoramic view of Hongje Open Green Space. Provided by Seodaemun District Office.
View original imageThe district invested 29 million won in the project to refurbish approximately 350 square meters of aging green space. The area was redesigned to evoke the changing seasons by planting 24 trees—including Yoshino cherry, Blue Angel, and Emerald Green species—160 shrubs such as tricolor spirea and sacred bamboo, 338 perennial flowers like gaura and stone maple, and 185 mats of liriope. To allow visitors to enjoy the scenery and converse, the district also installed nine landscape stones and two benches.
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The district explained that it focused not only on simple maintenance but also on enhancing the value of the space so that all residents—including the elderly and children—can enjoy it. Going forward, the district plans to expand green spaces not only in large parks but also throughout neighborhood alleys and residential areas.
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