South Korean River Flashcards
(9 cards)
At is the history of the South Koreanriver
The city became so populated in the 1940s a shanty town popped up around the stream and began polluting it
In the 1970s it was concreted over and a highway was built on top
In 2003 a project began to restore the riger
Why were people originally against restoring the river and why did they change their mind
The highway was very important and carried over 160000 cars per day - vital to the cities transport and economy
The project improved transport- bus rapid transit service ran along a smaller road next to the river , an underground subway was built , walking was possible and enjoyable because of the new walkways along the river bank
What are some benefits of the South Korean river (air quality, temperature)
Decreased small particle air pollution by 35 percent
Temperatures in the river were 3-4 degrees lower than areas 400 metres away - decrease urban heat island
What were the benefits for wildlife brought on by the South Korean river restoration
There was an over 600 percent increase in fish , birds and amphibians in and along the river
What were the aesthetic and social benefits brought on by the South Korean river restoration
The increased biodiversity and plant life made the area look much nicer and encourages the local community to engage in leisure activities, like birdwatching
15 percent increase in bus riding and 3 percent in subway riding - less congestion on the roads
What were the economic benefits of the South Korean river restoratio
The natural beauty in the area attracts 64000 visitors and 1400 foreign tourists daily who contribute 1.9 million dollars to the Seoul economy
It increased the price of areas next to the river by 30-50 percent
What are some disadvantages of the South Korean river project
House prices have increased - resulting in gentrification, meaning some people who lived there before the restoration can no longer afford to live there
The project cost around 280 million
