Ganghwa County to Hold Second Round of Recruitment for Urban Regeneration Project 'Namsan Village'

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Seo Dong-young] Ganghwa County announced on the 12th that it plans to hold a second-round recruitment for its urban regeneration project 'Namsan Village' within this month.

The county explained that the Namsan Village urban regeneration project, which residents are leading to improve their living environment, is gaining vitality while receiving favorable reviews from residents.

The Namsan Village urban regeneration project is a resident-led recruitment initiative through which residents conduct direct on-site investigations and discovery of village agendas, presenting various alternatives to address problems in areas such as environment, safety, and education.

The county's policy is to discover customized village projects tailored to residents through this project and provide administrative and financial support to strengthen resident capacity and revitalize urban regeneration projects.

Through the first-round resident recruitment project this year, Namsan Village has carried out ▲installation of separate waste bins for environmental improvement ▲mural painting for landscape improvement ▲installation of solar sensor lights for alley safety ▲handicraft business for community activation, and other initiatives.

In the second-round recruitment, plans are underway to discover various projects utilizing the village's historical stories. Through this, the county expects improvements in the deteriorated village environment as well as outcomes leading to job creation. Detailed information will be announced within this month.

One resident who participated in the first project said, "I felt a great sense of accomplishment in improving our village with my own hands," and added, "I hope diverse and innovative proposals will emerge from the second-round recruitment project."

Ganghwa County Governor Yu Cheon-ho stated, "In addition to this resident recruitment project, Namsan Village has plans through 2022 for large-scale cultural facilities including a complex community center, a moonlight park reminiscent of Gyeongju's Taereung Won, village cafes and workshops, and public parking lots," and said, "I will do my best not only for Namsan Village but also to improve the quality of life for residents in the original downtown area."