Case Study: Cheonggyecheon River, Seoul Flashcards
1
Q
Population of Seoul
A
23 million
2
Q
When was the river concreted over?
A
1970s
3
Q
What was built over the river in the 1970s?
A
A six lane high way
4
Q
How long and wide is the ‘green corridor’ that was constructed?
A
8km long and 730 m wide
5
Q
How many cars used the high way per day?
A
160,000
6
Q
By how much did temperatures drop in the river after the restoration?
A
2 - 3 degrees
7
Q
How much did the project cost?
A
$281 million
8
Q
How long did it take to finish?
A
2 years
9
Q
What was done to provide transport to the people who used to use the highway?
A
A bus transit service ran along the river, and an underground subway train was built.
Footpaths also made walking an option
10
Q
What percentage of materials from the old highway were reused to construct the park?
A
75%
