Cheonggycheon River Project Flashcards

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1
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Where did the Cheonggycheon river project take place?

A

Seoul, South Korea

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What happened to the Cheonggycheon river 200 years ago?

A

Channelised and widened

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What happened to the Cheonggycheon river 40 years ago?

Impacts?

A

Piped and covered by road
Increased air pollution in the city as more cars
Made it difficult to repair the pipes as they were below ground

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How was the river restored?

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Removed the roads over 2 years
Created bridges over the new river channel
Bus lanes added

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How much did the restoration project cost?

A

380 billion Won

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How many skilled workers were employed during the restoration project?

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700,000

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How far did the project span?

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5.8 km

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How many bridges were installed?
How many were pedestrian?
What did the bridges improve?

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22 bridges
12 pedestrian
Improved the movement between the north and south of the city

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How have cars been discouraged?

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Rapid bus lanes increased bus usage by 15%

Increase in pedestrian friendly areas

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Why did local businesses initially resist the renovation project?

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Taught it would threaten their livelihoods

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How were the issues of local businesses addressed?

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4,000 debate meetings held
Extra parking provided- maintain customers
Provided grants for businesses

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Why were transportation experts concerned about the highway removal?

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Thought it would increase congestion as the highway carried 169,000 vehicles a day

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13
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How did citizens actively contribute to the project?

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Participating in competitions and festivals

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Successes: What does the river provide for Seoul residents?

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A place of rest and relaxation

Improves their quality of life

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Successes: How many tourists have visited in the 10 years after the restoration?

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190 million

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Successes: Why has the road removal been good?

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Reduces urban air pollution

More now walk or get the bus

17
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Successes: How many events have been held in the 10 years since the restoration?
What makes the events even better?

A

Nearly 30,000

They are free- accessible for all

18
Q

Successes: By how much have city temperatures reduced?

A

2.5 oc

Air flows freely along the stream creating a cooling wind

19
Q

Successes: What will the project focus on in the next 50 years?

A

Improving ecology

20
Q

Successes: Where has the Cheonggycheon Museum been built?

A

On the embankment

Shows the areas history and reconstruction- tourist attraction plus has historical significance for residents

21
Q

Failures: How much does it cost to run each year?

A

$6.5 million

22
Q

Failures: Where does most of the water in the river come from?
How much each day?

A

Hangang River

120,000 tons each day

23
Q

Failures: How much have speeds slowed in the CBD due to increased congestion?

A

12.3%

24
Q

Failures: Why was some historical significance lost?

A

Historical bridges were not restored in the same location, they were moved along the river

25
Q

Failures: Why have Korean residents outside of Seoul missed out?

A

Large amounts of money invested in Seoul- less for them

26
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Failures: Why is it hard for the disabled to access?

What has been done to help?

A

Irregular surfaces
Poorly lit for visually impaired
Lifts installed at 7 locations, free wheelchairs for those with mobility problems