cheonggycheon river restoration Flashcards
(14 cards)
when was the project launched and how long did it take?
the project started in 2003 and took 2 years
how much did the project cost?
$281 million
how long was the river after the resoration?
5.8km of an ecologically sensitive, pedestrian crossing
what did the city focus on in the past compared to now?
- previously the city focus on vehicles and industrialisation
- now they focus on QOL and ecosystems importance
what did the govt aim to do?
the govt aimed to improve connectivity between the north and south of the city
how many bridges were built?
22 (12 pedestrian, 10 cars)
how was the stream restarted?
underground water ways were redirected to create a new stream
what was the middle of the river focused on?
using environmentally friendly materials to ensure biodiversity
what was the end of the river focused on?
purposefully designed to look untamed to promote a natural aesthetic
how did the south korean president contribute to the restoration?
by prioritising the restoration in a bid to become mayor in 2001
what happened to local businesses as a result of the restoration?
many shut down due to disruption decreasing foot traffic
how have property prices been affected surrounding the river?
property prices increased twice as fast as anywhere else in the city
what has happened to the citys temperature and why?
the citys temperature has decreased by around 2.5 degrees due to a reduction in vehicles
what has happened to quality of life resulting from an increase in greenery?
it has risen due to a less stressful urban environment
