Anyang Mayor Choi Dae-ho emphasized on July 30 that "the future of Pyeongchon ultimately lies in the hands of the residents who will live there."
On this day, Mayor Choi announced that an online survey targeting residents will be conducted until August 7 to gather foundational data for the "Guidelines for Parks, Green Spaces, and Pedestrian Systems in Pyeongchon New Town" and the "Review of Social Infrastructure Development and Utilization in Pyeongchon New Town."
Mayor Choi aims to promote the revitalization of Pyeongchon New Town as a sustainable city that integrates residential improvements with green spaces, welfare, and living infrastructure.
This survey is a follow-up to the initial report held in May for the two projects, designed to specifically identify resident needs and necessary facilities to be reflected in the actual revitalization process.
He plans to link the two projects to create a green living zone accessible to all residents on foot, implementing a Pyeongchon-style Aging in Place (AIP) model that allows residents to age healthily and securely in their existing communities.
The survey on parks, green spaces, and pedestrian systems will assess current usage of parks and green areas, satisfaction with walking environments, inconveniences, and areas for improvement. The results will be used to establish a Pyeongchon-style green network and management standards for public pedestrian pathways in different zones.
Additionally, the survey on social infrastructure (SOC) demand will go beyond merely expanding cultural and leisure facilities, aiming to gather data for creating tailored living infrastructure that combines care for the elderly, health services, and cultural functions.
Mayor Choi views this survey not just as a collection of opinions but as the beginning of a "resident-driven revitalization" process where residents directly influence the direction of Pyeongchon's revitalization.
In particular, the goal is to create living zones where medical, care, housing, and cultural services are accessible within a 500-meter walking distance, with plans to actively incorporate resident feedback into the placement of facilities and spatial planning.
Local residents have expressed optimism about the survey. As the demographic structure and living demands have changed since the establishment of Pyeongchon New Town, there is a growing call for a new urban strategy that reflects these changes. Residents are advocating for improvements not only in reconstruction and physical changes but also in actual living convenience and residential conditions.
Above all, there are hopes that the revitalization plan will reflect changes that can be felt in daily life, such as expanding parks and green spaces, creating safe walking environments, and enhancing care and medical services for the elderly.
Residents stated, "We hope Pyeongchon becomes a city where we can continue to live comfortably for many years," and expressed the need for spaces and facilities that can be used by multiple generations, hoping their opinions will be adequately reflected in the plans.
Meanwhile, Mayor Choi Dae-ho stressed, "The participation of each resident is the most certain foundation for completing the master plan for the next century, so I ask for your interest and participation in the survey."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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