Daycare center and public contribution facilities included, alongside 232 rental housing units
Exterior of Gwangjang Apartments in Yeouido, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. Financial News DB ‘[Financial News] Gwangjang Apartments in Yeouido, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, plans to redevelop into a complex including various public facilities, with up to 56 stories and 1,391 units. ‘,
, ‘The Seoul city government announced on the 23rd that it will proceed with a public inspection of the redevelopment plan for Gwangjang Apartments until the 8th of next month to gather residents’ opinions. ‘,
, ‘According to the redevelopment plan currently under inspection, the site plans to introduce various public facilities through public contributions. A 12-meter wide linear park will be built along Yeouinaru-ro, and a three-dimensional pedestrian walkway connecting it to the Saetgang Ecological Park will be installed. This plan aims to improve the pedestrian linkage between Saetgang Park and Yeouido Station and organically connect spaces currently divided by roads. ‘,
, ‘Additionally, a 10-meter wide green space will be created along Yeouidong-ro to improve access to Yeouido Park. ‘,
, ‘Public facilities and local living infrastructure will also be expanded. The complex will include a daycare center with a total floor area of 1,000㎡ and public office facilities covering 21,642㎡. ‘,
, ‘Considering the high housing demand from workers in Yeouido, 232 public rental housing units (including 116 Mirinae Housing units) will be supplied. ‘,
, ‘Gwangjang Apartments, built in 1978, are outdated 12-story buildings with 576 units. The redevelopment project completed Seoul city’s rapid integrated planning consultation and is undergoing residents’ public viewing process, aiming to finalize the plan by November. ‘,
, ‘Currently, 12 complexes in Yeouido are pursuing redevelopment projects. Among them, Daegyo and Hanyang Apartments, which have already had their redevelopment plans decided, are preparing to get approval for business implementation plans. Meanwhile, Sibeom, Gongjak, Jinju, and Sujeong Apartments are preparing for integrated review. Mokhwa and Gwangjang Apartments have completed the rapid consultation, gearing up for redevelopment plan decisions. The Seoul city government aims to finalize redevelopment plans for all 12 complexes in Yeouido by January next year.\n’]