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By demolishing an elevated freeway and uncovering a section of the historic Cheonggyecheon Stream, the Cheonggyecheon Restoration Project created both ecological and recreational opportunities along a 3.6-mile corridor in the center of Seoul.
The Cheonggyecheon restoration project was centered on revitalizing the Cheonggyecheon Stream that had been covered for decades by a highway overpass. The highway was removed and the stream was restored. 22 new bridges and 3 different zones were created:
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The Cheonggyecheon restoration project aimed to preserve the distinct natural environment and historical resources in Seoul's central business district (CBD) while strengthening the surrounding business area with a focus on information technology, international affairs, and digital industries.
The Cheonggyecheon Stream Restoration Project saw the dismantling and removal of an elevated freeway and the uncovering of a 5.84km section of the Cheonggyecheon historic stream in the centre of Seoul, South Korea (Ref. 2).
Against this backdrop, the Seoul Metropolitan Government undertook a major urban renewal project including the restoration of the stream. The aim of the project was to restore a decrepit public space and create a waterfront in the downtown area, restore the historical apects and improve the environment. Furthermore, it would revitalize the city ...
Mar 3, 2017 · The Cheonggyecheon Stream Restoration Project offers a powerful example of how an intriguing and ambitious landscape design can transform the nature of an entire city. Prior to the Joseon Dynasty around 600-years-ago, the Cheonggyecheon ran naturally through Seoul, known then as the city of Hanyang.
The Cheonggyecheon Restoration Project (2003–5) was an ambitious urban initiative to restore a 5.8-kilometer stream in central Seoul by demolishing elevated highways and peeling back the decades-old concrete pavement.
