river restoration

Question 1

Example

Answer 1

Chenggyechon river

Question 2

Location

Answer 2

Seoul, one of the largest cities and one of the most densely populated
Chenggyechon was built over a small stream and had become overcrowded with traffic

Question 3

What happened

Answer 3

In 2003 a plan was designed to restore the river and this was transformed into a 5.8 km ecologically sensitive green space
The elevated freeway and concrete deck covering the stream were dismantled and water was pumped by a nearby river to keep the ongoing stream

Question 4

Evaluation

Answer 4

Become popular with residents and visitors for a place of rest and relaxation
Popular tourist destination drawing 18.1 million visitors

Question 5

Economic sustainability

Answer 5

development capital has been invested and property prices have increased, the number of businesses around it has also increased

Question 6

Traffic

Answer 6

More pedestrian activity
More bus and train use
Has created a 2.5 degrees decrease in temps

Question 7

Environment

Answer 7

reestablished lost habitats and plant and animal species have reappeared, urban wild haven

Question 8

design was non-inclusive

Answer 8

Limited consideration of certain user groups, eg older people and people with mobility problems
Irregular surfaces are uncomfortable for wheelchair use
Poorly lit congested tunnels difficult for those with visual impairments