Seoul Gangseo-gu '2020 Apartment Community Revitalization Project' Promotion

Support up to 8 Million KRW for 6 Areas of Community Revitalization Projects

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[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] “We received an award!” said Oh ○suk (Community Treasurer of Banghwa-dong Seong Apartment) with a bright smile. She stated, “While living in the apartment and pondering how to improve the surrounding environment, I met neighbors who shared similar thoughts, and we started community activities. We achieved results and even received an award. This year, we will challenge again to win the grand prize,” expressing her aspirations.

Gangseo-gu, Seoul (District Mayor Roh Hyun-song) is promoting the ‘2020 Apartment Community Activation Project’ to foster a residential community culture that shares affection and consideration among neighbors.

The Apartment Community Activation Project supports part of the costs for community activation programs proposed and participated in directly by residents.

This year, the district has selected and will support six project areas: ▲Communication and resident harmony ▲Eco-friendly practice and experience ▲Hobbies and startups ▲Health and exercise ▲Neighborly help and social service ▲Mixed (two or more project fields).

The support target is apartment complexes located within Gangseo-gu, and the total support amount is 30 million KRW, with individual projects (per complex) receiving from a minimum of 1 million KRW to a maximum of 8 million KRW.

The self-payment rate is applied differentially from 10% to 40% depending on the years of project participation, and a lower self-payment rate is applied to new communities to encourage more participation.

Additionally, to help residents easily plan and operate projects, community activity experts selected by the district will visit apartments directly to provide consulting on the projects.

Apartment complexes wishing to apply must submit a project proposal and plan jointly written by the Residents’ Representative Meeting, Community Activation Organization, and the Head of the Management Office by March 20th, either by visiting the Housing Division of Gangseo-gu Office in person or by mail (302 Hwagok-ro, Gangseo-gu Office 5th floor, Housing Division).

The application forms can be downloaded from the Gangseo-gu Office website.

The supported projects and amounts will be finally selected through a comprehensive review of eight categories including resident participation, budget feasibility, and project necessity based on the project proposals, followed by a joint housing support review in April.

A district official said, “We hope for much interest and participation in this project, which will be a great opportunity to activate communities,” and added, “We will continue to promote various projects to establish a healthy community culture that communicates with neighbors.”

Gangseo-gu Office Housing Division (☎2600-6824)