Namyangju City Concludes "Imagination Beyond Redevelopment Project Academy," Expands Foundation for Citizen Participation

by Lee jonggu

Published 24 Apr.2026 10:39(KST)

Namyangju City in Gyeonggi Province announced on the 24th that it had successfully concluded the "2026 Imagination Beyond Redevelopment Project Academy" and held a graduation ceremony at the Geumgokyangjeong Administrative Welfare Center Multipurpose Performance Hall on the 23rd.

Joo Gwangdeok, Mayor of Namyangju City, is giving a greeting speech at the completion ceremony after successfully concluding the '2026 Imagine No More Redevelopment Project Academy' held on the 23rd at the Geumgok Yangjeong Administrative Welfare Center multipurpose performance hall. Provided by Namyangju City

This educational program was implemented to enhance understanding of redevelopment and reconstruction projects and to deliver complex systems in an easy-to-understand manner, tailored to citizens’ perspectives, thereby providing practical assistance.

The "Imagination Beyond Redevelopment Project Academy" is an educational program directly operated by the city, now in its fourth year. It targets citizens in the early stages of redevelopment projects, helping them gain a comprehensive understanding of the process and alleviating the burden of complex procedures, which has led to strong positive feedback.

The program was conducted over a six-week period beginning March 19. The curriculum covered key topics such as: △the concept and procedures of redevelopment projects, △formation and operation of associations, △approval of project implementation plans, △criteria for determining eligible recipients for allocation, △standards for selecting and contracting with construction companies, and △the roles of association executives and examples of lawsuits at various stages. This structure improved participants’ understanding of the core elements of redevelopment projects.

Through this course, a total of 53 participants met the completion requirements and received certificates, thereby establishing a foundation for greater citizen participation in future redevelopment projects.

Namyangju City held a completion ceremony after successfully concluding the '2026 Imagine More Urban Renewal Project Academy' at the Geumgok Yangjeong Administrative Welfare Center Multipurpose Performance Hall on the 23rd. Provided by Namyangju City

Joo Kwangdeok, Mayor of Namyangju City, stated, "Redevelopment projects are a process of urban innovation that make residents’ living environments safer and more pleasant, while revitalizing the old downtown." He added, "The city will continue to provide administrative support to ensure that redevelopment projects proceed swiftly and systematically."

He went on to say, "The city is shortening the review period by introducing the 'One-Pass Housing Redevelopment Promotion Plan.' We will continue to uphold principles while establishing rational procedures to create a more predictable environment for projects, and we will further expand educational opportunities for citizens to support the advancement of redevelopment projects."