Assignment Urban Design Intervention
Project Members Mahua Hiray Ritik Jain
Specification: • For this assignment the submission would be in .ppt format. • It is to be a conceptual DP proposal so you can have just conceptual plans showing the growth pattern and land uses like how we saw the other day in Purva maam's presentation for Singapore and Tehran. • You have to support your proposal with a basic study of the city like terrain, weather, demographics, economy etc. • Provide photos of the city, google earth images, mention issues and concerns if any, have a proper reasoning to why you are doing what you are doing.
The emblem features the Korean letters for “Seoul” in the shape of a mountain, the Sun, and the Hangang (River), with the general design depicting the figure of a joyful human being, thus representing Seoul as a human-oriented city.
Introducing Seoul Capital of South Korea, Seoul History of Seoul’s Growth Seoul’s City Planning for the Next Century
Introducing Seoul Capital of South Korea, Seoul History of Seoul’s Growth Seoul’s City Planning for the Next Century
Capital of South Korea, Seoul As the capital city of the Korean Peninsula for 600 years, Seoul is a historic & cultural city with over 2000 years of history, and has a beautiful natural environment. Seoul has served as a strategic area for residence, military, and defense. It has been systematically designed as a planned city since its designation as capital of Joseon in 1394
Has shown economic development at an unprecedented rate around the world. For the last 50 years, Population :3 fold GDP 330 times.
Mountains 4 inner mountains : Bugaksan 342m, Naksan 111m, Namsan 262m, Inwangsan 338m 4 outer mountains : Bukhansan 836m, Yongmasan 348m, Gwanaksan 829m, Deogyangsan 125m The Han River
Length : 41.5㎞ (Flowing through 11 autonomous districts, Gangdong-gu ~ Gangseo-gu) Width : 0.6 ~ 1.2㎞ Area : 39.9㎢ (6.6% of the Seoul Metropolitan City’s administrative area)
Introducing Seoul Capital of South Korea, Seoul History of Seoul’s Growth Seoul’s City Planning for the Next Century
Ancient layout of Seoul.
Ancient layout of Seoul. The map reveals that there are large size palaces, main roads, and rampart ranges with eight gates.
Colonization Period in 1909s
The public transportation system had modernized more city street pattern by expanding width and length in order to contribute urbanization of Seoul.
Comparison of the traffic system between Chosun Dynasty and colonization
1950 Enduring the Japanese Occupation and the Korean War, Seoul’s identity & form were gravely damaged
1960 After the war, the city rapidly carried out Post-War restoration & development
1970 Due to the excessive concentration in the city center, the city focused on dispersing the city’s core functions & population to the outskirts of the city
1980 In preparation for int’l events, the city focused on its City beautiful movement, improving the Han Riverfront, redeveloping hillsides & dilapidated areas
1990 To systematically redevelop the aging town area, the city pursued large scale renewal projects, “New Towns”
2000 Simultaneously, the urban management paradigm has shifted towards placing more emphasis on creating environmental and pedestrian-oriented spaces
2010 As the value of history & culture is re-illuminated, Seoul is now pursuing urban planning tailored to each area’s special characteristics
Now
Introducing Seoul Capital of South Korea, Seoul History of Seoul’s Growth Seoul’s City Planning for the Next Century
Managing Seoul Principles & Standards City Planning Charter | Seoul Plan Sophisticated Planning Neighborhood | Historic City Center | Han River
Managing Seoul Principles & Standards City Planning Charter | Seoul Plan Sophisticated Planning Neighborhood | Historic City Center | Han River
Composition of 2030 Master Plan
2030 Master Plan is strategic one.
How were the strategic points chosen?
Physical Attributes Zoning
Regional Zoning
• The 2030 Seoul Plan is a plan decided by citizens at each step of planning, so it is quite different from Seoul’s past plans.
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In particular, the “Happy City of Citizens with Communication and Consideration,” the future vision of the 2030 Seoul Plan, was suggested by citizens.
• To realize the future vision, a total of 5 core issues : A. “people-centered city without discrimination,” B. “-Dynamic global city with a strong job market” “Vibrant Cultural and Historic City,” C. “Lively and safe city,” and D. “Stable housing and easy transportation, community-oriented city” have been established after discussions with experts.
In addition, to realize the 5 major issues by space unit, the direction of 4 space planning policies such as : A. “recovery and strengthening of Seoul City’s identity,” B. “strengthening of global competitiveness of the metropolitan area,” C. “development direction of 5 areas,” and “innovative improvement of citizens’ living environment”
was established, with the development directions for 5 areas decided.
Overview of the Seoul Master Plan 2030
Composition of 2030 Master Plan
Intermediate Range Plan for General Administration
Framework for Spatial Plan
4- year Administration Plan
Foundation for 100year City Planning
Long-term Vision for the Review Field
Official Plan for each field
Policy for each department
Policy for each department
To actualize the spatial plan, 4 sectors ranging from strengthening Seoul’s identity, strengthening global competitiveness for the Greater Seoul area, Balanced development with specialized area plans, & improving citizens’ living environment are followed by 12 initiatives.
2030 Master Plan is not comprehensive but a strategic one !
Change from the “1-main center, 5subcenter area system, 11-local center” to “3-main center, 7-regional center, 12-local center multi-core functional system” •
The 1-main center, 5-subcenter area system, 11-local center system” has been implemented since the first establishment of national basic urban planning in 1990, but it will be changed to the “3-main center, 7regional center, 12-local center .”
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The 3 main center areas will be: Historic city center, including Seoul City Wall area to be fostered as an international cultural center; Gangnam as an international business center, and; Yeongdeungpo and Yeouido as an international financial center.
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The 7 regional centers will include: Yongsan, Cheongnyangni, Wangsimni, Changdong, Sanggye, Sangam, Susaek, Magok, Gasan, Daerim, and Jamsil.
Development Direction for 5 Regions in accordance with the regional context
The 2030 Seoul Plan is the Seoul Metropolitan Government’s priority plan for the direction and change to be pursued by the city until 2030. It suggests space planning, as well as the basic direction for the establishment of Seoul Metropolitan Government’s future policies and planning in each field, and it will also affect the life of citizens extensively.
How did this differ from the existing MOS (measure of success)?
Seoul Development Plan from 2000
Interesting Reads: South Korea: Restoration of the Cheonggyecheon River in Downtown Seoul
Project Goals – To improve environmental conditions in the downtown area – To create a focal point of both historical significance and aesthetic appeal – To trigger long-term economic growth by attracting tourists and investors – To aid in making Seoul a financial and commercial hub in the East Asian region
Principles & Standards Prepare sustainable principles & standards based on citizen consensus.
Sophisticated Planning For easily understandable & predictable urban planning, pursue sophisticated planning customized for each area.
Urban Regeneration & Land Resources Management To effectively manage limited urban space, systematically pursue urban regeneration & land management.
Cooperative Governance Citizens & experts participate from the beginning of planning to its execution. Create a system where all citizens can be part of the discussion for their neighborhood, and Seoul’s future
District Unit plan
Seoul Planning 2030 and the District plan clash with each other !
The Urban Management plan promotes the destruction of built up area The District Plan promotes to restoration of the old neighborhoods’ integrity
Refer Yeongdeungpo Sector planning Where the old meets the new
The plan in district unit is a part of the urban management plan established to rationalize the land use of the target regions under urban planning, to enhance the functions, to improve the appearance, to secure a good environment and to manage the regions systematically and methodically. There are limits in solving the problems related to urban appearance and growth management using only the construction law that regulates use regions and districts in loose ways and proposes minimum construction standards because of the accelerated extensional growth and the quantitative growth of Seoul since the 1970s. In order to address such problems, Seoul introduced the plan in district unit to allocate the functions and roles to cope with various urban problems. The plan in district unit has been settled as an integrated and intensive urban management institution that considers the flat land use plan and the threedimensional construction plan* at the same time for harmony.
Land Readjustment Land Readjustment appeared in Urban Planning Act 1962 It specifies procedure, site designation , land exchange and completion. It was popular until the Land Readjustment Act 1966 came in. This act is a great way to acquire a network / public land without budget. It helps formalize land and arrange roads + infrastructural development. Kindly refer bibliography for further reading material.
Seoul Planning 2030 Tap the link below for video explanation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ILKADeW5WI
Managing Seoul Principles & Standards City Planning Charter | Seoul Plan Sophisticated Planning Neighborhood | Historic City Center | Han River
Managing Seoul Principles & Standards City Planning Charter | Seoul Plan Sophisticated Planning Neighborhood | Historic City Center | Han River
Managing Seoul Principles & Standards City Planning Charter | Seoul Plan Sophisticated Planning Neighborhood | Historic City Center | Han River
Sophisticated Planning Historic City Center
Sophisticated Planning Historic City Center
Spatial Management Direction Set the framework for the harmonious management of the Historic City Center ’s unique natural & historical assets, induce gradual regeneration by considering its various traits, and establish a sustainable network considering major spatial functions
Spatial Management Plan Categorize into 3 types to manage, depending on the area’s character & project type; control heights considering the harmony and preservation of the old city & the inner mountain & landscape; and manage historical resources as assets for local regeneration than having them as objects for preservation.
5 goals, 15 strategies, 40 initiatives were planned to raise its effectiveness.
Sophisticated Planning Historic City Center
For the efficient spatial management of the Historic City Center, the city devised 7 area goals and guidelines. Areas were divided based on its history & culture, land use, and neighborhood use.
Sophisticated Planning Historic City Center
Managing Seoul Principles & Standards City Planning Charter | Seoul Plan Sophisticated Planning Neighborhood | Historic City Center | Han River
Making Han River the center of citizens’ lives even after 100 years Han River,Seoul’s Natural & Cultural Heritage for the Future
To return the Han River back to the center of citizens’ lives, since 2013, Seoul has been undergoing nearly 90 rounds of in-depth discussions with citizens, experts, and related institutes for the last 2 years.
Managing Seoul Comprehensive Development Plan for Coex~Jamsil Changdong·Sanggye New Eonomic Center
Dasi(Again) Sewoon Project Seoul Station 7017 Project
Reference: Books: • Seoul Development Institute, 2007 Urban Planning & Design of Seoul p.131, • Seoul Development Institute, Spatial Transition of Seoul in 20th Century 2001, pp.587-588 • ·Seoul Development Institute, 2007 Urban Planning & Design of Seoul p.131, Seoul Development Institute, Spatial Transition of Seoul in 20th Century 2001, pp.586588 • Seoul Development Institute, Spatial Transition of Seoul in the 2001, pp.597, pp.600-601 • Seoul City, 2010,2020 Redevelopment Master Plan for Urban Central & Residential Areas- The Urban Redevelopment Sec- tor pp. 7-9 • Seoul City's urban planning portal, Urban Redevelopment Projects http://urban.seoul.go.kr · Seoul City's urban planning portal, Urban Redevelopment Projects http://urban.seoul.go.kr • Seoul City, 2010, 2020 Redevelopment Master Plan for Urban Central & Residential Areas- Urban Redevelopment Sector pp. 39-40
Reference: Research Papers:
Property-based redevelopment and gentrification: The case of Seoul, South Korea https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Hyun-Shin-6 Vimeo Channels: SeoulStation https://vimeo.com/user69754076
YouTube Channels: SHRDC Global Academy https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHJoXV0mtR3NMVMPnu 1QRAw
Reference: Internet Archives:
• https://seoulsolution.kr/fr/content/5993 • https://www.ser-rrc.org/project/south-korearestoration-of-the-cheonggyecheon-river-indowntown-seoul/ • http://english.seoul.go.kr/policy/urban-planning/