Apgujeong Zone 2 Reconstruction Project Clears Integrated Review, Set to Become 2,381-Unit Waterfront Complex

The reconstruction project for Apgujeong Zone 2 in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, is expected to gain momentum after passing the Seoul Metropolitan Government's integrated review.

The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced that the 13th Integrated Review Committee for Urban Improvement Projects, held yesterday (July 2), conditionally approved the Apgujeong Apartment District Special Planning Zone 2 reconstruction project.

As a result, Apgujeong Zone 2, located in the area of 434 Apgujeong-dong, Gangnam-gu, will be reborn as a large-scale residential complex with up to 66 stories and 2,381 units.

Furthermore, as Zone 2 is the first among the Apgujeong Zones 2, 3, 4, and 5 reconstruction projects to pass the city's integrated review, the overall redevelopment of the Apgujeong area is expected to accelerate.

Apgujeong Zone 2 has been designated as a special architectural zone to maximize the advantages of its waterfront location and create a three-dimensional riverside landscape in accordance with the basic plan for Han River waterfront management.

The plan ensures sufficient openness and view corridors, taking into account the Han River and Jamwon Hangang Park.

Public pedestrian paths will be installed within the complex to enhance accessibility, allowing citizens to pass through the complex and reach the Han River via a three-dimensional pedestrian bridge.

Publicly accessible facilities such as senior centers, daycare centers, and small libraries will be included, and public buildings, neighborhood parks, and the pedestrian bridge will be expanded through public contributions.

The integrated review committee also conditionally approved the amendment proposal for the housing reconstruction project of the Sinbanpo 16th Apartment in Jamwon-dong, Seocho-gu.

Consequently, Sinbanpo 16th will be transformed into a residential complex with up to 34 stories, 4 buildings, and 468 units.

The project aims to improve the aging residential environment and create a complex that blends naturally with the Han River landscape through an open design without perimeter walls.

The goal is to complete the change in project implementation authorization by this October, begin construction in June next year, and complete the project in 2031.

The Samick Mansion Apartment in the area of 270 Myeongil-dong, Gangdong-gu, will also be reborn as a complex with up to 39 stories and 990 units through reconstruction.

The committee modified and conditionally approved the integrated review proposal for the Samick Mansion reconstruction project, covering eight areas including the urban improvement plan. The project will increase the number of units from the existing 768 to 990, including 104 public housing units.

The Oru Market redevelopment project, targeting the area of 38-7 Oryu-dong, Guro-gu, also passed the integrated review with conditional approval. It will be reborn as a mixed-use residential and commercial space with up to 29 stories and 2 buildings, totaling 230 units.

The plan includes maintaining the existing market functions in the retail facilities on the lower floors while planning residential units on the upper floors to improve the urban environment and supply new housing.

(Photo: Provided by Seoul Metropolitan Government, Yonhap News)
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