Chongecheon - CUE Flashcards
1
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Reasons for and aims of project
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- river has flowed through Seoul since 1300s but was covered up in 1960’s
- poor air quality meant that the government uncovered the river
- aim to improve air quality, urban drainage, reduce traffic and increase number commuting on foot
2
Q
What was done
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- riverbanks vegetated as part of the wider plan to create a ‘Seoul forest’
- created a ‘green corridor’ for wildlife
- created a space for events to engage community in projects
- created a constant flow of water through the city
3
Q
When was the river built over
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In 1958 the river was covered in concrete
4
Q
How much was the project?
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$281 million
5
Q
Number of tourists
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190 million tourists in 10 years
6
Q
1970
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- covered over river became a highway
- average of18000 cars a day
7
Q
Demographic
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- population of 10 million
- full area has a population of 24 million
8
Q
Effects of removing the river and vegetation
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- irregular flow rates
- no evapotranspiration
9
Q
What are the benefits of the project
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- There is now a flow rate of 118mm/hr
- biodiversity has increased by 640%
- this has increased the levels of O2
- there has been a decrease of 2.5C
- a 3.5% business increase
- protected against a 200 year flood event
10
Q
Number of events
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- there have been around 29,000 live events
- from 2005-2013
11
Q
Cost of maintenance
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$6.5 million yearly maintenance
12
Q
Key river facts
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- River was uncovered in 2003
- 5.6km long
- 22 bridges, 12 for pedestrains
13
Q
How was the river improved
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- 40cm deep
- means that there is a regular flow
14
Q
House pricing
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House prices within 50m of the river have increased by 50%
15
Q
Negatives of the river
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120,000 tonnes of water pumped per day from else where into the river
