River restoration case study - Cheonggyecheon river

Question 1

where is the cheonggyecheon river found?

Answer 1

Seoul, South Korea

Question 2

what is the population of Seoul?

Answer 2

26 million

Question 3

what percentage green space is there in Seoul?

Answer 3

27.8%

Question 4

what length of the river was restored?

Answer 4

5.8 km

Question 5

what happened in the 1950’s?

Answer 5

river highly polluted, paved over

Question 6

why was the project started?

Answer 6

sructural damage in the 1990’s to existing freeway, so it was closed. air qulaity was extremmely poor and over 10,000 businesses could not survive due to the freeway

Question 7

when was the project started/completed?

Answer 7

2003-2005

Question 8

what was the cost and what work was done?

Answer 8

freeway and tunnel system dismantled and over 22 bridges built, 12 for pedestrians. rapid bus lanes were built and traffic was rerouted

Question 9

what did the local community contribute?

Answer 9

children made tiles, various people consulted, protected and enhanced areas of cultural significance

Question 10

what were the benefits?

Answer 10

3-4 degree fall in temperatures
50% increase in wind speeds
increased biodiversity by 600%
more housing and shops

Question 11

what are some of the negatives?

Answer 11

non inclusive design, mobility issues for weelchair users and people with visibility issues
increased traffic congestion by 12%