The Gunpo City Council has resumed regular meetings with Gunpo City after a four-year hiatus, discussing key issues such as organizational restructuring, redevelopment, and reconstruction. Council members also visited a rally urging the relocation of the logistics terminal, where they listened to citizens' concerns about traffic and environmental improvements.
According to the council, on September 30, the Gunpo City Council and the city held a 'Council-Mayor Communication Meeting' in the mayor's office to discuss organizational restructuring, redevelopment and reconstruction issues, and the direction of future meetings.
The city explained the background and main points of the organizational restructuring, and Council Chair Lee Woo-cheon requested that the key projects of the 9th elected term be faithfully reflected in the restructuring.
The council plans to review an ordinance related to the restructuring at its 290th extraordinary session on October 7.
Regarding redevelopment and reconstruction, discussions included ways to utilize floor area ratio incentives.
Chair Lee mentioned regulations related to green buildings and urged the city to actively consider systems that can be utilized in maintenance projects.
He also emphasized the need to accurately inform residents about the pros and cons of public implementation and trust methods, and to enhance information sharing regarding the quality of housing materials and cost assessments to reduce confusion among citizens.
Mayor Han Dae-hee stated, "In some project areas, support through public implementation is necessary to protect residents' property interests," adding that it is essential to bolster residents' capacity to respond during negotiations with construction companies.
The regular meetings between the city and the council were held during the 8th council and the 7th elected term but were suspended during the 9th council and the 8th elected term. The council has consistently requested the resumption of these meetings to share city issues and facilitate smooth discussions.
Additionally, the council attended a rally on October 1 in front of the main gate of the Gunpo Logistics Terminal, where citizens demanded its relocation.
Vice Chair Jang Kyung-min and other council members encouraged participants and listened to their concerns about traffic congestion and safety issues caused by truck traffic, as well as demands for improvements in living conditions due to smoke and noise.
The rally, organized by the Gunpo Urban Development Citizens' Promotion Group, included members from various neighborhood self-governing councils and the Gunpo City Happiness Committee.
The promotion group called on the government and relevant agencies to clarify the plan for complete relocation by 2042 and to establish and disclose specific plans. They also urged that the operation of the first phase of facilities, set to be extended in 2028, guarantees participation from Gunpo City and its citizens, along with a plan to return operational profits to the local community.
They demanded the establishment of an environmental and traffic monitoring organization involving citizens to conduct regular assessments to protect citizen safety and living conditions until the relocation occurs.
Meanwhile, Vice Chair Jang Kyung-min stated, "The relocation of the logistics terminal is an issue that affects the living environment of citizens and the future of Gunpo," adding that citizens' voices must be reflected in discussions about the relocation plan and operational improvements.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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