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  Basic Culture/Welfare Infrastructure Enhancing the Quality of Life
  Information Library, Gwangjin Cultural Center, Bo-Hun Welfare Center(Veterans
  Association's Center), Junggok Social Welfare Center, Dong Bu Center for Women's
  Advancement, Gu Center for the Aged (13 units), Gu Children's Shelter/Kindergarten
  (16 units), Dong Culture & Welfare Center (16 units)

Comprehensive Welfare Center for the Elderly, Plaza for Gu residents, Gu sports center,
  Center for enterprise incubation support, Youth Training Center, Culture/Welfare
  Centers for Junggok 3-Dong, Neung-Dong, Jayang 1-Dong, Hwayang-Dong
   
  Framework for Self-Sufficiency Designation of 5 Commercial Areas in the
    City Development Plan
   
    Konkuk University Area: university culture area [203,579m2 (62,000 pyng) commercial
  area 37,443m2, semi-residential area 62,624m2]

Neungdongno Area: business area [268,563m2 (81,380 pyng)- semi-residential area
  145,817m2]

Junggok Area: business and commerce area [114,030m2 (34,555 pyng) Commercial
  area 45,365m2, Quasi-residential area 35,397m2]

Guui Area: Area of administration and business [169,510m2 (51,367 pyng) commercial
  area 53,615m2, semi-residential area 76,615m2]

Hwayang Area: Area of commerce for the new generation [242,425m2 (73,462 pyng)
  commercial area 45,036m2, semi-residential area 75,008m2]
   
  Flood Prevention - Large-Scale Construction for Flood Control
    In order to prevent flooding in the Guui/Jayang areas, sewer pipes have been
  constructed in such a way as to redirect the water flow from Acha Mountain to
  Gwangnaru-gil. Also sewer pipes were laid at the ally of small restaurants at Guui 1-
  Dong. The two construction projects addressed the root cause of flooding.

Sewer pipe construction at Junggok-Dong Road and Bokgaecheon Road were completed
  to prevent flooding in Junggok-Dong. Also construction to expand and reinforce the
  performance of Junggok flood pumping station has been completed.

The flood pumping station in Gwangjang-Dong playground and sewer pipes at
  Gwangjang intersection have been installed.

The fundamental causes of flooding have been addressed by improving sewage culverts
  in front of the Sejong Elementary School and at Gwangjang Intersection.
   
  Building Promenades for Walking Including the Expansion of the Neung-
    dong Road
     
    Investment of 70 billion won to expand Neungdong-gil (from Hangang Park
  to Children's Grand Park Station) B = 25 35 ~ 38M, L = 1,820 M

Changing the streets to allow a pleasant walking environment :
  Neungdongno(Hangang Riverside Park ~ Konkuk Univ. Station), Cheonhodae Road(Achasan Station ~ Gunja Station), Gwangnaru-gil(children's Grand Park ~ Guui Sageori)
   
  Traffic Conditions Improved and Parking Lots Secured
    Investment of 30 billion won to construct and secure 13 public parking lots, capable of
  servicing up to 629 vehicles, including the parking lot on reclaimed land over Jayang
  creek.

Implemented priority of resident parking system at residential areas

Implemented the Transportation Improvement Plan : in 17 areas

Improved roads prone to congestion and accidents as well as roads near schools :
  64 road spots

Rolled out bicycle road with a length of 22.3km, secured parking lots for 885 bicycles
   
  Refined as Green and Comfortable Model City
    Established Acha Mountain Nature Park and Rendezvous Square: area of 7,100 pyng.

Established plan for using Gwangjang-Dong playground: area of 14,278 pyng.

Built 39 parks with a combined area of 30,000 pyng including waterside parks and the
  Jungnang Creek Nature-Study site.

Promoted 61 Action plans of Gwangjin 21, Model Environment City as part of the Council
  of Local Agenda 21.
   
  Continued Friendly Public Service for Resident Welfare
    Operated the department for express civil applications, department for addressing civil
  appeals, Sunday civil service system, and on-site civil service team.

Introduced welfare card for the elderly, established computer rooms in centers for the
  elderly, and ran 24-hour children nursery facilities.

Improved public health center, expanded health examination center and medical care
  and enhanced health education.

Operated volunteer center: 100 programs, 14,000 volunteers, 250,000 annual recipients
  of the service

    + "Gu" is the Korean word for administration district just below the city level