Seoul said on the 29th it finalized the fast-track integrated plan (Shintong Plan) for redevelopment of the area around Doksan 2-dong 380 between Doksan-ro and Mokgol Mountain in Geumcheon District, where the U.S. Forces Korea ammunition depot was located.
The area formed as a single-family housing district in the 1970s and has the advantage of being close to green space and offering convenient living conditions. However, the need to improve the residential environment has been raised due to steep terrain and narrow roads.
Considering that multiple projects such as combined housing, public redevelopment, and the fast-track integrated plan are underway around Doksan-ro, Seoul plans to link infrastructure and pedestrian and traffic flows of other development projects in this plan.
Under this plan, the zoning, previously a mix of Type 1, Type 2 (seven stories), and Type 2 residential areas, will be raised by up to two levels to Type 2 and Type 3 residential areas. Building heights will be up to 35 stories, around 170 meters above sea level.
Through this project, Seoul plans to supply about 2,600 households of multifamily housing at the site.
However, building height and the number of units supplied are still in the simulation stage and will be finalized when the maintenance plan is drafted.
The project will expand an east-west connector road, and Doksan-ro, currently four lanes, will be widened to up to six lanes.
A park will be placed on the south side of the site, and sports facilities and a parking lot will be built beneath the park.
Seoul will expand pedestrian circulation within the complex and, taking into account terrain with height differences of more than 30 meters, will create deck-type landings, elevators, and ramps to complete a pedestrian-friendly residential complex.
Seoul said, "We plan to actively support follow-up procedures so that this area, for which the Shintong Plan has been finalized, can be designated as a maintenance zone as soon as possible," adding, "We will swiftly proceed with related procedures, including resident viewing and hearing the district council's opinion, and push the project with the aim of designating the zone within the year."