Seoul's Dongjak District is comprehensively revising the district unit plan for the Sindaebang area, a key transportation hub near Daebang-dong 405, to accelerate development.
The district announced on the 9th that it has revised the district unit plan for the Sindaebang area centered around Sindaebang Samgeori Station on Seoul Metro Line 7. The area is a transit-oriented zone with Boramae Station to the west and Jangseungbaegi Station to the east of Sindaebang Samgeori Station. Officials explained the revision responds to increasing foot traffic and growing demand for commercial and business functions in the station area.
According to the "Sindaebang District Unit Planning Zone and Plan Decision (Amendment)" that passed the Seoul Metropolitan Government's Urban and Architecture Joint Committee review on the 24th of last month, the floor area ratio system will be reorganized and maximum height limits relaxed, enabling construction befitting the district's status as a central hub.
The floor area ratio for neighborhood commercial zones will increase from 300% to 600%, while quasi-residential zones will expand from 250% to 400%. Maximum building heights will also rise to 100 meters for neighborhood commercial zones and 90 meters for quasi-residential zones.
Additionally, the district abolished maximum development scale regulations and will encourage voluntary joint development while streamlining impractical public pedestrian corridor and building setback line requirements. Plans also incorporate measures to strengthen Seongdae Traditional Market functions and improve the street environment, reducing unnecessary regulations and enhancing development efficiency.
The district expects the Sindaebang Samgeori Station area to grow into a mixed-use hub with commercial and business functions through this revision.
"Based on the revised district unit plan, we will pursue development that leverages Sindaebang District's potential," said Dongjak District Mayor Park Il-ha. "We will continue to enhance Dongjak District's urban competitiveness through systematic urban planning."