Seoul Confirms Rapid Integrated Plan for Dorim-dong Area... 'Shade Walking Rights' Lead to Future-Oriented Residential Complex

Establishment of Linear Forest Parks Linked to the New Shinansan Line Station
Laying the Foundation for Expanded Shaded Walkways Along Main Streets
Up to 45 Floors and Approximately 1,600 Residential Units

On September 9, Seoul Metropolitan Government announced that it has finalized the Rapid Integrated Redevelopment Plan for the area around 133-1 Dorim-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu, and will kick off the development of a residential complex near the station area. The designated site will undergo a major transformation into a residential complex with up to 45 floors and approximately 1,600 units, featuring a linear forest park and pleasant pedestrian spaces.

Aerial perspective view of the shaded pedestrian zone establishment around 133-1 Dorim-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. Seoul City

This area, originally established in the 1960s as a residential zone supporting the semi-industrial area of Yeongdeungpo, has remained a low-rise, aging residential neighborhood as it was left out of nearby developments such as factory relocation sites around Yeongdeungpo Station and the redevelopment zone to the south. The site’s internal transportation environment is poor, with narrow one-way roads just 4 to 8 meters wide, mixed pedestrian and vehicle areas, and numerous surface parking lots. With elementary schools and kindergartens nearby, securing pedestrian safety in this region is particularly urgent.

The Seoul Metropolitan Government has developed a comprehensive plan that includes the creation of green and pedestrian-friendly spaces, improvements to the transport system, and the expansion of essential social infrastructure.

First, linear forest parks will be built along Dorim Sageori Station and the community street, connecting pedestrian walkways to ensure continuous shade. Near Dorim Sageori Station, a plaza-type linear forest park linked to the new station will be established. Additional linear forest parks will be created at pedestrian nodes along Dosin-ro, where foot traffic is expected to surge.

The main access road, Dorim-ro 112-gil, will be widened from the current mixed-use road (4 to 8 meters wide) to a three-lane road in both directions (15 meters wide). Three separate vehicle entrances will be secured—two on the north side and one on the south—to reduce traffic concentration on any particular road. Dosin-ro 29-gil will be expanded from the current two-lane road (15 meters wide) to five lanes (20–25 meters wide) in connection with the adjacent Dorim 1 District development.

Additionally, to strengthen public health care services within Yeongdeungpo-gu, a new public health center will be built north of the new station, and in response to increased demand for public safety, the Dorim Police Outpost will be expanded and relocated. Neighborhood living facilities will be set up along Dosin-ro and throughout the station area, while open community spaces will be provided on major walkways inside the complex.

The zoning will be upgraded from Category 2 General Residential Area (limited to 7 floors) to Category 3 General Residential Area, while applying a project viability adjustment factor of 1.74 to enhance feasibility. Medium- and low-rise residential buildings will be situated around the school facilities and low-rise neighborhoods to the north, a variety of building heights along the station entrance and main community street, and a landmark building with up to 45 floors will rise at the center of the complex.

Kim Changgyu, Director General of the Urban Space Headquarters at Seoul Metropolitan Government, stated, “This Rapid Integrated Redevelopment Plan fully reflects the vision and principle of ‘Shade Walking Rights,’ enabling anyone to walk, wait, and rest safely and comfortably even during extreme heat. We hope to establish a representative station area residential complex leading future changes by creating shaded walkways that integrate linear forest parks and community streets.”

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