In Hongje-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, an aging residential area will be redeveloped into an eco-friendly complex with 877 units.
On the 17th, the Seoul Metropolitan Government announced that it has confirmed a rapid integrated planning initiative in the area around 267-1 Hongje-dong, Seodaemun-gu. This expansion has increased the total number of rapid planning areas to 127.
In the area of 267-1 Hongje-dong, the proportion of aging buildings reached 88.2%, and the many narrow steep slopes made access for pedestrians and vehicles extremely difficult. Additionally, the proportion of semi-basement dwellings was 76.4%, making the living environment poor. In September 2023, it was selected as a candidate site for rapid integrated planning, and a full-scale redevelopment project was initiated.
This area will upgrade part of the existing general residential zone from the second type to the third type and will apply a business viability correction coefficient of 1.81, resulting in a floor area ratio of 299.73% and a maximum height of 28 stories (82m) for the 877 dwellings. The road leading to the tax office will also be expanded from its existing width of 10-12m to 15m and renovated from two lanes to three lanes, significantly improving traffic conditions.
A circular pedestrian flow system will be established within the complex, and the introduction of a multi-level underground parking lot utilizing elevation differences will simultaneously enhance space utilization efficiency and pedestrian convenience. Walkways considering connectivity with adjacent apartment complexes will also be secured to strengthen inter-complex pedestrian connectivity.
To maximize the view of Inwangsan Mountain, corridors wider than 15m will be secured, and a rhythmical skyline will be formed through elevation-adaptive layouts. Neighborhood facilities will be placed along main streets to promote the activation of daily life streets.
The Seoul Metropolitan Government and Seodaemun-gu plan to swiftly proceed with procedures such as formulating maintenance plans and deliberations by the Urban Planning Committee, aiming for designation of maintenance districts in the second half of 2025. Subsequently, they will continue to provide administrative support through integrated reviews to ensure smooth progress of follow-up procedures such as approval for establishing associations and construction project approval.