Urban Drainage - Cheonggyecheon River Restoration Flashcards
1
Q
What is river restoration?
A
River restoration is the process of managing previous damaged rivers to reinstate natural processes to restore biodiversity, providing benefits to both people, wildlife and the environment.
2
Q
What is the metropolitan population of Seoul?
A
24.5 million
3
Q
When was the stream covered?
A
The stream was fully covered between 1958 and 1961.
4
Q
When was the overpass built?
A
1971-2003
5
Q
How much did the river cost to build?
A
$281 million
6
Q
How long is the Cheonggyecheon River?
A
5.8km
7
Q
What were some reasons and aims for the project?
A
- To change the city to one that values the quality of life of its people and the importance of a functioning ecosystem.
- The ageing freeway and concrete deck covering the stream posed safety risks and needed to be repaired or removed.
- The area was polluted and there was little greenspace
