'Rapid Integrated Planning' Finalized for Area Around 277, Samseon-dong 1-ga, Seongbuk-gu; 870-Unit Residential Complex Planned

Reconnect pedestrian routes divided by steep slopes... create a linear park
Preserve Jeonggaksa, the urban temple home to Mirae Tower

Comprehensive Concept Plan for the Rapid Integrated Planning of the Area Around 277 Samseon-dong 1-ga, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul (Source: Seoul Metropolitan Government)

The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced on November 11 that it had finalized the Rapid Integrated Planning for the housing redevelopment project around 277, Samseon-dong 1-ga, Seongbuk-gu. The area, where aging low-rise homes are densely packed on steep slopes, is planned to become a residential complex with buildings up to 18 stories tall and around 870 housing units.

The project site is about 250-300 meters from Hansung University Station on Subway Line 4. It was identified as an area in need of improved living conditions due to its concentration of aging low-rise homes. Although it was excluded three times from the selection of candidate sites for public and private redevelopment, it laid the groundwork for the redevelopment project after being conditionally selected as a candidate site for Rapid Integrated Planning in June 2025.

The Seoul Metropolitan Government plans to reconfigure the entire cultural heritage protection zone adjoining the Seoul City Wall on the western side of the site as public space, creating a linear park with walking paths and rest areas. It will also improve nearby roads to make them more pedestrian-friendly and facilitate travel for residents and visitors.

On the southern side of the site, the existing Seongbuk Information Center and Samseon-dong public parking lot will be integrated and upgraded to expand public facilities. The plan includes visitor information and convenience facilities, as well as additional parking to address the shortage in nearby low-rise residential areas.

The residential complex's building heights and layout were planned with the surrounding terrain and landscape, including the Seoul City Wall and Naksan Mountain, in mind. Buildings two to three stories tall will be placed on the western side, with heights gradually increasing toward the east while remaining below the height of Naksan Mountain.

Rest areas will be located between the residential buildings. In areas with changes in elevation, terrace houses will be introduced to secure living space while minimizing exposed retaining walls.

Jeonggaksa, an urban temple on the site that is home to Mirae Tower, a recipient of a World Architecture Award, will be preserved. Taking into account the locations of Jeonggaksa and Samgunbu Chongmudang to the south, the plan provides east-west and north-south view corridors between buildings and opens sightlines toward the Seoul City Wall and Samgunbu Chongmudang.

In particular, to allow for a flexible redevelopment plan, the Seoul Metropolitan Government has included a proposal to rezone the current Type 1 General Residential Area and Type 2 General Residential Area (up to seven stories) as Type 2 General Residential Area. The plan calls for buildings up to 18 stories, a floor area ratio of around 192%, and around 870 housing units.

The plan will also improve pedestrian conditions in areas divided by steep slopes. Taking into account elevation differences of more than 30 meters, the site will be developed in stages, and pedestrian paths within the complex and public pedestrian passageways will be connected to surrounding roads to make east-west travel easier.

"We will actively support follow-up procedures, including the designation of the redevelopment zone, so the area can be transformed into a residential complex where people can enjoy a pleasant living environment in harmony with the Seoul City Wall," said Kim Changgyu, head of the Seoul Metropolitan Government's Urban Space Headquarters.

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