Uijeongbu City Launches "Citizen Planning Group"... Citizens to Shape the City's Vision for 2040

"Uijeongbu's Tomorrow, Shaped by Citizens"

Uijeongbu City Citizen Planning Group Commences Full-Scale Activities

Uijeongbu City in Gyeonggi Province held an appointment ceremony for the "Citizen Planning Group" on February 27 at the City Hall Talent Development Education Center, launching its official activities to discuss the city's future vision and long-term development direction with citizen participation.

Uijeongbu City held a 'Citizen Planning Group' commissioning ceremony on February 27th at the City Hall Talent Development Education Center. Provided by Uijeongbu City

This Citizen Planning Group was established to reflect citizens' opinions from the initial stages of the city master plan, which began in November 2025, by operating in parallel with the master plan development project. The 38 citizen committee members, selected through an open recruitment process, were chosen to represent a variety of age groups and regions, including high school students, homemakers, and office workers.

The event began with the awarding of appointment certificates, followed by training on the concept of the city master plan and the role of the Citizen Planning Group, and concluded with guidance on future schedules and operational directions. The event was organized by the Korea Association of Urban Design.

The Citizen Planning Group is divided into four subcommittees: ▲1st: Economy and Industry ▲2nd: Education, Welfare, and Safety ▲3rd: Culture, Tourism, and History ▲4th: Urban Affairs, Environment, and Landscape. Through a total of four workshops, the group will analyze the strengths and weaknesses of Uijeongbu City and propose key strategies for the city's vision 20 years into the future.

An official from Uijeongbu City stated, "We will ensure that citizens can participate both directly and indirectly in shaping the city's long-term vision, so that a diverse range of opinions can be reflected."

The city plans to proceed with administrative procedures, including public hearings, collecting opinions from the city council, expert consultations, advisory sessions with the City Urban Planning Committee, and a review by the Gyeonggi-do Urban Planning Committee, aiming to secure approval of the city master plan by October 2027.

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