Restoration of Cheonggye River (South Korea)
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Cheonggye River used to flow between Chongro and Uruchiro, but it became an underdrain after being covered by a road, and by another elevated road. But after thirty years after construction in 1968, Cheonggye elevated road became old. In recent years measures such as reenforcement and heavy vehicle restriction were taken, but the road became dangerous for use. In 2002, Yi Myongpac, who committed to solving the problems, removing the road, and restoring the river, won the election of the mayor. Given that, Cheonggye River restoration project was rapidly put into shape. This is the world’s first case of urban re-development project removing the road and restoring the river, and collects people’s interest worldwide.
By JRRN-secre | Category: Restoration Project,Korea | Comment(0) | Trackback(0) |
Date: 2008.03.31 19:14
