Gyeonggi-do Creates 'Outdoor Rest Area for Companion Dogs' Along River Walkways

Published 13 Sep.2021 12:10(KST)

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[Asia Economy Reporter Ra Young-cheol] Gyeonggi Province announced on the 13th that it will "promote a pilot project to create outdoor rest areas for companion dogs along river walking trails."

According to the province, the purpose is to create a companion dog family-friendly space along the riverside while preventing conflicts that may arise from unexpected contact between people and companion dogs.

The outdoor rest areas for companion dogs will be created using riverbanks, public and national lands, and abandoned river sites within the province, with an area twice the size of an apartment playground.

As a pilot project, one river currently under construction will be selected and the rest area installed within this year, and another river currently in the design phase will be selected for installation next year.

A total of 100 million KRW will be invested for this project, and after the pilot project, the province plans to review the possibility of expanding the project based on residents' satisfaction.

Additionally, detailed facilities will be designed by collecting opinions from related experts and actual users among residents during the project implementation process to maximize user convenience and create a space that satisfies everyone.