'Cheongna Arc One Prugio' Draws Attention as a '15-Minute Living Zone' with Workplaces, Schools and Leisure Facilities

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In the housing market, homebuyers are increasingly prioritizing access to infrastructure such as workplaces, schools and shopping over brand or size, seeking a better balance between work and leisure. As a result, the “15-minute living zone,” which minimizes travel time, has emerged as a new residential trend.

The “15-minute city” is an urban planning concept in which residents can reach facilities needed for daily life, including workplaces, schools, shops, medical services and cultural venues, within about 15 minutes on foot or by bicycle. In particular, a mixed-use neighborhood with workplaces close to homes and education, retail and leisure facilities nearby can ease commuting burdens and make daily life more convenient.

Mixed-use development areas that bring together business, retail and residential functions are well suited to creating such neighborhoods. Jobs and demand for nearby housing tend to develop around office facilities, while educational and cultural facilities are added in the surrounding area, allowing residents to enjoy a range of everyday amenities in one place.

For this reason, high-end mixed-use residential complexes where residents can access everything from shopping and cultural activities to advanced medical services within and around the complex are expected to become a key competitive advantage that determines housing premiums in the years ahead.

Against this backdrop, Cheongna Arc One Prugio, a development planned for the International Business District in Incheon’s Cheongna International City, is drawing attention for its location in a mixed-use neighborhood encompassing workplaces, schools and leisure facilities. The Cheongna International Business District is planned as an area for international business, finance and advanced industries. In particular, the establishment of Hana Dream Town, which will house the group headquarters of Hana Financial Group, is strengthening the area’s financial business functions and highlighting its appeal as a place to live close to work.

The area also offers access to educational facilities. Gyeongyeon Elementary School and Gyeongyeon Middle School are near the complex, and plans have been made for additional educational facilities, including a site for a new elementary school. Cheongna Dalton Foreign School is also located in Cheongna International City.

Residents can enjoy waterfront green spaces such as Cheongna Lake Park and Beach Park, while retail facilities, including Costco Cheongna, are part of the Cheongna International City neighborhood. Major facilities under development include Starfield Cheongna, targeted to open in 2028, and Seoul Asan Cheongna Hospital, targeted to open in 2029. A new International Business District Station is also planned near the complex as part of the extension of Seoul Subway Line 7 to Cheongna, with transportation conditions expected to improve in the future.

Cheongna Arc One Prugio will be built on Block M5 in the Cheongna International Business District, with five basement levels and up to 49 floors above ground across six buildings, totaling 1,855 units. The development will comprise 868 apartments with exclusive-use areas of 84 and 103 square meters, and 987 residential officetel units with exclusive-use areas of 105, 121 and 136 square meters. The apartments will be subject to the price ceiling system. Together with the adjacent Cheongna Peak One Prugio, which has 1,056 units, the development will form a Prugio-branded residential complex totaling 2,911 units.

The complex will offer a range of community facilities, including a fitness club, GX room, sauna, Greenery Cafe and a small library. It will also provide childcare and caregiving services through a daycare center and a community care center, as well as support for life with pets through a pet lounge.

A sales representative said, “When choosing a home, many buyers now consider not only the size of the complex and its interior design but also the overall convenience of nearby workplaces, schools and everyday infrastructure. Cheongna Arc One Prugio is located in the International Business District, giving residents access to office facilities and existing amenities, while transportation, cultural and medical facilities are also set to expand in the future.”

Meanwhile, the model house for Cheongna Arc One Prugio is scheduled to open near the site in Cheongna International City, Incheon, on Friday, October 30.

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