Guro-gu Completes Formation of 'Redevelopment and Reconstruction Project Support Team'

Three Experts in Urban Planning and Architecture Appointed on the 20th

Moon Heon-il, District Mayor, “Will Devote Full Effort to Promoting Reconstruction and Redevelopment Projects”

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] The redevelopment and reconstruction project support team composed of experts in Guro-gu is set to begin full-scale activities.

Guro-gu (District Mayor Moon Heon-il) announced that on the 20th, it held an appointment ceremony for the redevelopment and reconstruction project support team at the Renaissance Hall of the district office and presented appointment letters to three experts in respective fields.

The support team consists of experts with extensive knowledge and experience in related fields such as urban planning and architecture. Their term is two years, until 2025.

They will independently provide consultation and advisory services related to Guro-gu’s redevelopment and reconstruction projects, proposing project directions through information provision such as current status of the districts. They will also analyze factors causing project stagnation and offer advice and consultation on forming and establishing residents’ general meetings and promotion committees, as well as resolving conflicts among residents during the project process.

Promoting reconstruction and redevelopment projects is one of District Mayor Moon Heon-il’s key pledges, and the district expects that the formation of this support team will accelerate these projects.

For effective operation, the support team plans to hold weekly meetings to share work progress and, if necessary, convene operation councils with civil complaint-related departments to seek solutions.

District Mayor Moon Heon-il said, “I hope the support team will play a leading role while communicating with residents,” and added, “We will devote all our efforts to swiftly advancing the reconstruction and redevelopment projects, which are the most important issues for Guro-gu in the 8th local government administration.”

Seodaemun-gu Enhances Residents’ Understanding and Capacity for Maintenance Projects

Maintenance Project Residents’ School (Feb. 8?Apr. 19), Capacity Building Education for Maintenance Projects (Feb. 13?Jul. 3) Offered

Seodaemun-gu (District Mayor Lee Seong-heon) announced on the 25th that it will open a ‘Maintenance Project Academy’ course to prevent resident confusion and conflicts and to increase speed and transparency in promoting redevelopment and reconstruction projects.

The academy is divided into two parts: the ‘Maintenance Project Residents’ School,’ which provides easy-to-understand guidance on various and complex maintenance project methods, and the ‘Capacity Building Education for Maintenance Projects,’ aimed at enhancing the expertise of maintenance project association executives and staff.

Both courses will be held at Haha Hoho Hongje Village Vitality Center (483 Tongillo), located near Hong Eun Intersection.

The ‘Residents’ School’ consists of five sessions, held every other Wednesday from 6:30 PM for two hours, from February 8 to April 19.

Professors of urban engineering, SH Corporation team leaders, and architecture office representatives will serve as instructors, providing easy-to-understand lectures on private redevelopment (Singtong Planning), public redevelopment, reconstruction, small-scale housing maintenance, and understanding and procedures for Moa Housing and Moa Town projects.

The ‘Capacity Building Education’ consists of eleven sessions, held every other Monday from 6:30 PM for two hours, from February 13 to July 3.

Instructors including architects, appraisers, accountants, lawyers, and employees of the Korea Real Estate Board will lecture on topics such as project feasibility analysis, association establishment approval and changes, executive elections and roles, architectural review and impact assessment, appraisal, preparation of management disposition plans, demolition and relocation management, and association liquidation and dissolution.

The ‘Residents’ School’ accepts up to 50 residents interested in maintenance projects on a first-come, first-served basis until March 3, and the ‘Capacity Building Education’ accepts up to 50 association executives and staff until March 10.

Applications for the ‘Residents’ School’ can be made for the entire course or individual sessions, while the ‘Capacity Building Education’ requires application for the entire course.

District Mayor Lee Seong-heon said, “Participating in this academy will improve understanding and practical skills regarding maintenance projects, enabling smoother and faster project promotion.”

For detailed information on how to apply, please refer to the Seodaemun-gu website (Information by Field → Urban Management → Redevelopment → Redevelopment Projects → Maintenance Project Academy Application Guide).

Rest area for security and cleaning workers at Sangbong Taeyoung Desiang Apartment, where the residential environment has been improved through the multi-family housing support project

Jungnang-gu Improves Residential Environment and Community Vitalization through Apartment Support Projects

Applications by Visit or Mail Accepted until the 28th for 159 Apartment Complexes with 30 or More Households in the Area

Up to 40 Million KRW Support for Two Areas: Maintenance of Common Facilities and Community Vitalization

Jungnang-gu (District Mayor Ryu Kyung-gi) is conducting the ‘2023 Apartment Support Project’ worth 700 million KRW targeting 159 apartment complexes in the area.

The apartment support project is designed to create a pleasant and safe residential environment and activate community activities by partially supporting maintenance and improvement costs of common facilities.

Eligible applicants are apartment complexes with 30 or more households, and they can apply for only one of the two project areas: maintenance of common facilities or community vitalization. However, among the community vitalization projects, the following four areas can be applied for concurrently with the maintenance of common facilities: projects selected through community vitalization contests, resident-participatory volunteer activities and childcare program operations, development and operation of community vitalization programs, and projects to resolve conflicts among apartment complexes.

If selected, support will be provided for 50% to 90% of the project cost, up to a maximum of 40 million KRW.

Apartment complexes wishing to apply must obtain approval from the residents’ representative meeting and submit the application form and project plan documents to the Housing Management Division of Jungnang-gu Office by visit or mail by February 28. The support projects and amounts will be decided through the Apartment Support Review Committee in March.

District Mayor Ryu Kyung-gi said, “I hope the apartment support project will not only improve the residential environment and residents’ quality of life but also serve as an opportunity for residents to communicate and harmonize.”

Last year, a total of 53 projects such as repairs of children’s playgrounds and senior centers and replacement of old elevators were selected and implemented, receiving great responses as they brought tangible improvements to the residential environment.