Cheonggyecheon River project: an example of river restoration and conservation Flashcards
The Cheonggyecheon River is found in _____, _____ _____, a mega city with __._ million people living in the wider metropolitan area
The Cheonggyecheon River is found in Seoul, South Korea, a mega city with 24.5 million people living in the wider metropolitan area
_____ is one of the most densely populated cities in the world with over ______ people per square km.
Seoul is one of the most densely populated cities in the world with over 17, 000 people per square km.
In ____ an ambitious two year, $___ million scheme was launched to restore the river and create a _._km green pedestrian corridor.
__ bridges (__for just pedestrians) were built across the stream to aid movement north-south.
22 bridges (12 for just pedestrians) were built across the stream to aid movement north-south.
To ensure a consistent flow, water is pumped from the nearby _______ River to maintain an average depth of __cm. Water is treated to reduce
To ensure a consistent flow, water is pumped from the nearby Hanang River to maintain an average depth of 40cm. Water is treated to reduce
Fact:
Reasons for the Cheonggyecheon River Project:
Seoul aims to become a more sustainable city
with less emphasis on the car and more on
quality of life for residents and functioning
ecosystems.
The government wanted to improve connectivity between the north and south of the city
which the freeway divided.
Fact:
Reasons for the Cheonggyecheon River Project:
Seoul aims to become a more sustainable city
with less emphasis on the car and more on
quality of life for residents and functioning
ecosystems.
The government wanted to improve connectivity between the north and south of the city
which the freeway divided.
The elevated _______ and concrete deck covering the Cheonggyecheon stream posed safety risks and needed to be repaired or removed.
The elevated freeway and concrete deck covering the Cheonggyecheon stream posed safety risks and needed to be repaired or removed.
Areas next to the overpass housed around
___,___ small businesses and the overpass
reduced business due to disintegrating buildings, pollution and lack of green space.
Areas next to the overpass housed around
100,000 small businesses and the overpass
reduced business due to disintegrating buildings, pollution and lack of green space.
_________ experts were worried about the removal of the elevated
highway as they felt it would cause traffic congestion in northern
Seoul as it carried ___, ___ vehicles per day.
Transport experts were worried about the removal of the elevated
highway as they felt it would cause traffic congestion in northern
Seoul as it carried 169, 000 vehicles per day.
The area has become popular with residents and visitors, attracting __._ million visitors by ____.
The area has become popular with residents and visitors, attracting 18.1 million visitors by 2008.
A ____ survey showed improvements in ___ and ______ quality, _____ and ______.
A 2005 survey showed improvements in air and water quality, noise and smells.
Re-establishment of lost ________ has meant _______ and ______ species have reappeared creating an important educational resource within the urban environment.
Re-establishment of lost habitats has meant animal and plant species have reappeared creating an important educational resource within the urban environment.
