Lee Min-keun, the mayor of Ansan, emphasized on September 7 that "the areas where citizens feel discomfort are precisely where the administration should focus its attention."
During a recent on-site visit as part of the initiative "2026 Citizens' Dreams Reflected in the Budget," Mayor Lee inspected local issues with residents in the Seonbu 1-dong and Baegun-dong neighborhoods.
On this day, the mayor visited four locations in total.
In Seonbu 1-dong, he examined the illegal overnight parking of large trucks in front of Gunja Jugong Complex 11 and 12, as well as areas prone to flooding near the Urban Square shopping complex. In Baegun-dong, he checked the school routes around Won-gok Elementary School and the construction site for the Gwan-san Gymnasium.
At the Gunja Jugong site, residents raised concerns about the long-term parking of large trucks, stating, "Illegal parking obstructs drivers' visibility and poses a threat to pedestrian safety." They requested stricter enforcement and the expansion of no-parking signage.
After assessing the situation, Mayor Lee reviewed the city's enforcement and guidance measures, calling for effective improvement plans. He announced plans to install additional no-parking signs by November and to continue monitoring illegal parking.
At the Urban Square shopping area, he acknowledged residents' concerns about rainwater potentially flowing toward the shops during heavy downpours. Residents suggested adjusting the sidewalk height and slope to direct rainwater toward the road.
However, upon review, it was determined that changing the sidewalk height could increase the risk of rainwater entering the area due to differences in elevation with adjacent roads. Consequently, the mayor decided to continuously monitor the functionality of existing drainage systems and explore alternatives to reduce flooding risks.
Moving to Baegun-dong, Mayor Lee also inspected the school routes around Won-gok Elementary School. Following the closure of the school's rear gate, concerns have arisen regarding the overlap of student commuting paths and vehicle traffic from the Baegun-dong Administrative Welfare Center parking lot.
In response, the mayor plans to secure pedestrian access routes in the construction of the proposed Ansan Intercultural Sharing School and to establish a new crosswalk connecting Bripark and the Baegun-dong Administrative Welfare Center.
At the Gwan-san Gymnasium construction site, he reviewed plans to normalize the project, which was originally scheduled for completion in October 2025 but was halted due to a bond seizure by the main contractor.
After terminating the existing contract in May, the mayor is now proceeding with final settlements and the design of remaining construction work, aiming to resume construction in November and complete the project by March 2027.
Regarding the community space requested by residents within the gymnasium, the mayor stated that options will be considered based on the conditions of sports promotion fund support and facility usage.
After listening to residents' opinions on-site, Mayor Lee confirmed the administrative response direction for local issues. He stated, "We will find quick solutions on-site where possible, and for issues that are difficult to resolve immediately, we will provide thorough explanations and work together to find realistic alternatives." He added, "The on-site visit will not only listen to citizens' voices but will also serve as a link to actual change."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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