The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced that on the 4th, it held the 12th integrated review committee for redevelopment projects and approved the integrated review plan for the ‘Mullae-dong 1-ga Area A, Zones 8 and 11 Urban Redevelopment Project’ encompassing architecture, landscape, transportation, education, and disaster management.
The site is located between Sindorim Station (Lines 1 and 2) and Yeongdeungpo Station (Line 1) along the Gyeongin-ro. It is an area densely packed with outdated small factories. To enhance industrial competitiveness and expand infrastructure, the city completed amendments to the redevelopment plan in March this year.
This integrated review plan allows for the construction of a knowledge industry center and supporting facilities (neighborhood living facilities, business facilities) with a scale of 6 underground floors and 18 above-ground floors. Through this, the city plans to establish a core industrial infrastructure that connects the southwestern industrial belt with the Yeouido downtown area, promoting regional industrial activation.
Within the business site, two public open spaces (828.86㎡) and an open space will be created. Additionally, a new park (423.4㎡) linked to the Dorim-cheon riverside hub on the western side of the area will be established to expand the scarce green spaces within the quasi-industrial area.
Seoul expects that with this development, the area will be uniquely equipped with both public open spaces and open spaces, providing a resting and leisure space that can be used by both workers and residents. The city aims to create green spaces in daily life by installing seasonal planting landscapes on the ground and rooftop floors and arranging neighborhood living facilities on the lower floors.
During the review process, emphasis was placed on enhancing the openness and convenience of using public open spaces. Particularly, the city ordered thorough management to ensure the safety of students commuting to nearby elementary schools during construction.
The development plan includes the use of solar and geothermal energy. Seoul has established an eco-friendly construction plan aiming for an excellent grade in green building certification (Green 2) and a zero-energy building certification (Level 4).
Namjun Cho, head of Seoul’s Urban Space Headquarters, said, “With the approval of this integrated review, the quasi-industrial area along Gyeongin-ro is expected to grow into an industrial axis connecting the southwestern region and the Yeouido downtown area. It is anticipated to strengthen urban functions and invigorate the city.”