The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport has selected 11 new sites for urban public housing development in Seoul. The plan aims to supply approximately 18,000 housing units by developing key transit areas and low-rise residential neighborhoods, including locations near Yongsan Hyochang Park Station and Mangwon Sports Park.
On September 30, the ministry announced that these new candidate sites were chosen as part of the follow-up measures to the 'August 13 Rapid Housing Supply Plan.'
From March 11 to May 8, the ministry conducted a public call for proposals in the Seoul area, receiving 44 suggestions from residents. After expert reviews considering legal requirements, project feasibility, and community support, the final candidate sites were confirmed.
Two sites were selected in Gwangjin District, with one site each in Gangseo, Guro, Mapo, Seocho, Seongbuk, Songpa, Yangcheon, Yongsan, and Eunpyeong Districts. The project types include six high-density residential-commercial zones near transit stations and five housing supply activation zones in low-rise residential areas, totaling around 18,000 units.
The transit-oriented candidate sites include: △East of Achasan Station (1,663 units) △South of Oryudong Station (858 units) △East of Isu Station (918 units) △North of Sungshin Women's University Station (755 units) △South of Yeomchang Station (4,222 units) △North of Hyochang Park Station (4,040 units).
The low-rise residential candidate sites are: △East of Hwagok Station (2,335 units) △Near Seongdong Elementary School (254 units) △Near Mangwon Sports Park (940 units) △West of Baengnyeonsan (961 units) △Near Olympic Park (935 units).
The candidate site near Hyochang Park Station in Yongsan is adjacent to the transfer station for Line 6 and the Gyeongui-Jungang Line, with an estimated capacity for about 4,000 units.
In Mapo, the area near Mangwon Sports Park has been selected as the first candidate site for urban complex development. It is within a 10-minute walk to Mangwon Hangang Park and close to the Gangbyeonbuk-ro highway. In Seocho, the area east of Isu Station has also been named a candidate site for the first time, located near the transfer station for Lines 4 and 7.
The ministry plans to hold a public briefing on the new candidate sites in October to explain the project procedures. Following this, the goal is to designate the planned districts in the first half of 2027 and begin construction in the second half of 2030.
In the first half of next year, an additional call for proposals will be conducted in the metropolitan area. Sites not selected this time can reapply after securing additional community support or making adjustments to their district plans.
The designation of existing candidate sites is also ongoing. Earlier this month, the ministry designated two sites, including the west side of Go-eun Mountain and near Mok 4-dong, totaling 6,786 units as complex districts. By the end of this month, three additional sites, including Songjung-dong Community Center and Nokbeon-dong Neighborhood Park, totaling 5,032 units, will be designated.
The urban complex project aims to accelerate housing supply in urban areas by streamlining procedures such as the establishment of associations and management plans, with public-led development. It also offers incentives such as higher floor area ratios compared to private redevelopment projects.
Currently, projects are underway in 47 locations nationwide, with a total of about 85,000 housing units planned. Among these, the Incheon Jemulpo Station complex, with 3,500 units, is set to begin construction within the year, marking the first groundbreaking since the introduction of the urban complex project in 2021.
Jung Woo-jin, head of the Housing Supply Promotion Division at the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, stated, "The urban complex project is a key means to quickly meet housing demand in urban areas. We will ensure that the subsequent procedures, including district designation and project plan approval, proceed smoothly, not just stop at candidate site selection."
On September 30, the ministry announced that these new candidate sites were chosen as part of the follow-up measures to the 'August 13 Rapid Housing Supply Plan.'
From March 11 to May 8, the ministry conducted a public call for proposals in the Seoul area, receiving 44 suggestions from residents. After expert reviews considering legal requirements, project feasibility, and community support, the final candidate sites were confirmed.
Two sites were selected in Gwangjin District, with one site each in Gangseo, Guro, Mapo, Seocho, Seongbuk, Songpa, Yangcheon, Yongsan, and Eunpyeong Districts. The project types include six high-density residential-commercial zones near transit stations and five housing supply activation zones in low-rise residential areas, totaling around 18,000 units.
The transit-oriented candidate sites include: △East of Achasan Station (1,663 units) △South of Oryudong Station (858 units) △East of Isu Station (918 units) △North of Sungshin Women's University Station (755 units) △South of Yeomchang Station (4,222 units) △North of Hyochang Park Station (4,040 units).
The low-rise residential candidate sites are: △East of Hwagok Station (2,335 units) △Near Seongdong Elementary School (254 units) △Near Mangwon Sports Park (940 units) △West of Baengnyeonsan (961 units) △Near Olympic Park (935 units).
The candidate site near Hyochang Park Station in Yongsan is adjacent to the transfer station for Line 6 and the Gyeongui-Jungang Line, with an estimated capacity for about 4,000 units.
In Mapo, the area near Mangwon Sports Park has been selected as the first candidate site for urban complex development. It is within a 10-minute walk to Mangwon Hangang Park and close to the Gangbyeonbuk-ro highway. In Seocho, the area east of Isu Station has also been named a candidate site for the first time, located near the transfer station for Lines 4 and 7.
The ministry plans to hold a public briefing on the new candidate sites in October to explain the project procedures. Following this, the goal is to designate the planned districts in the first half of 2027 and begin construction in the second half of 2030.
In the first half of next year, an additional call for proposals will be conducted in the metropolitan area. Sites not selected this time can reapply after securing additional community support or making adjustments to their district plans.
The designation of existing candidate sites is also ongoing. Earlier this month, the ministry designated two sites, including the west side of Go-eun Mountain and near Mok 4-dong, totaling 6,786 units as complex districts. By the end of this month, three additional sites, including Songjung-dong Community Center and Nokbeon-dong Neighborhood Park, totaling 5,032 units, will be designated.
The urban complex project aims to accelerate housing supply in urban areas by streamlining procedures such as the establishment of associations and management plans, with public-led development. It also offers incentives such as higher floor area ratios compared to private redevelopment projects.
Currently, projects are underway in 47 locations nationwide, with a total of about 85,000 housing units planned. Among these, the Incheon Jemulpo Station complex, with 3,500 units, is set to begin construction within the year, marking the first groundbreaking since the introduction of the urban complex project in 2021.
Jung Woo-jin, head of the Housing Supply Promotion Division at the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, stated, "The urban complex project is a key means to quickly meet housing demand in urban areas. We will ensure that the subsequent procedures, including district designation and project plan approval, proceed smoothly, not just stop at candidate site selection."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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