Gangseo-gu, Seoul Successfully Holds Policy Briefing on Urban Public Housing Complex Project
District Mayor Kim Tae-woo Shares Redevelopment and Reconstruction Achievements and Presents Future Vision to Over 700 Residents
"I will communicate openly with residents of the old downtown and make sure the first pledge, Hwagog becomes Magok, is fulfilled."
On the 28th (Tuesday) at 3 p.m., Kim Tae-woo, Mayor of Gangseo-gu, Seoul, directly presented his vision for revitalizing the old downtown (redevelopment and reconstruction) to an enthusiastic audience of 700 residents at the Gangseo-gu Community Center Ujang Hall.
On this day, Mayor Kim shared the achievements he has made since taking office in July last year, including ▲establishing a dedicated redevelopment organization ▲holding resident briefings ▲recruiting old downtown revitalization supporters ▲discussing revisions to international standards on airport height restrictions ▲enacting the nation’s first ordinance supporting old downtown revitalization ▲creating an old downtown revitalization task force ▲and meeting with the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, tirelessly working to advance the project.
Residents filled the Gangseo-gu Community Center where the policy briefing was held, attentively listening to Mayor Kim’s voice and showing great interest.
Especially, when mentioning the selection of the ‘urban public housing near Hwagog 2-dong’ at the end of last year, which was the largest area and supply volume ever, applause erupted.
Mayor Kim Tae-woo said, “Through this event, I once again confirmed the residents’ passionate interest and support for old downtown revitalization, which made me feel the need to work even harder to meet their aspirations. I will personally work hard and push forward quickly to make this urban public housing complex project a leading role model.”
Jungnang-gu Sports Promotion Council Launched
Jungnang-gu (Mayor Ryu Kyung-gi) announced on the 28th that it launched the ‘Sports Promotion Council’ at Jungnang-gu Office and held an appointment ceremony.
Established for the first time this year following the revision of the National Sports Promotion Act and the enactment of the Seoul Jungnang-gu Sports Promotion Council Organization and Operation Ordinance, the Sports Promotion Council was created to discuss ways to activate community sports for Jungnang-gu residents. It consists of 13 members including Mayor Ryu Kyung-gi, district council members, the president of Jungnang-gu Sports Association, and other sports-related officials.
The appointment ceremony proceeded with the presentation of appointment letters to members, a report on the 2023 Jungnang-gu Comprehensive Sports Promotion Plan, and discussions on directions for sports development.
Key topics included sharing opinions on efficient implementation of various policies such as ▲building a foundation for sports promotion and expanding support for sports activities ▲expanding support for community sports programs ▲operating sports facilities and expanding infrastructure.
Mayor Ryu Kyung-gi emphasized, “I believe residents’ happiness starts from a healthy daily life, and I am paying special attention to activating community sports and expanding public sports facility infrastructure.” He added, “Through the newly launched Jungnang-gu Sports Promotion Council, we will listen to diverse opinions and actively reflect them in Jungnang-gu’s sports policies to create a happy, vibrant, and healthy city for all residents.”
Geumcheon-gu Prepares 1,049 Pumps to Distribute to Residents in Flooded and Underground Homes
Distribution and Usage Explanation Visits to Each Home from April 3 to 21
On August 8 last year, over 1,000 households in Geumcheon-gu suffered flood damage due to unprecedented heavy rain in 100 years, causing great inconvenience.
Geumcheon-gu (Mayor Yoo Sung-hoon) announced that it will distribute pumps (submersible pumps) to households in need before the rainy season this year to minimize flood damage.
To this end, Geumcheon-gu has prepared 1,049 pumps. It is conducting a survey targeting residents living in previously flooded or underground homes to ask if they wish to borrow a pump.
The survey is conducted based on past flooded home records through on-site visits, text messages, and phone calls to inquire about the desire to borrow pumps. Depending on the situation, sufficient pumps are placed at each neighborhood community center so residents can use them anytime they want.
From April 3 to 21, staff from the Geumcheon-gu Water Management Division and neighborhood community centers will visit each home to deliver pumps directly and provide detailed usage instructions during the visits.
Additionally, training on pump usage will be provided to community center staff and residents to prepare them to respond effectively in flood situations.
Mayor Yoo Sung-hoon stated, “Even if heavy rain like last year occurs again, we will thoroughly prepare flood prevention measures to ensure no damage to residents’ lives and property.”
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