Table of Contents
- 60,000 pyeong site in the heart of the city… First private development tender 'failed'
- Core location near Seomyeon… However, excessive public ratio leads to lack of 'business viability'
- Korail preparing for 'rebidding' as follow-up measures… Possibility of easing some conditions
- Expectations for the relocation of Beomcheon vehicle base and the North Port redevelopment linkage remain
- Conclusion: A compromise is needed between market demands and public interest
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
60,000 pyeong site in the heart of the city… First private development tender 'failed'
The tender for a private development company for the railroad vehicle maintenance facility site located in Beomcheon-dong, Busanjin-gu has failed. The project aimed for the systematic restructuring and complex development of the old downtown area, with Korail seeking private developers by May 7, 2025. However, no suitable applicants were found by the application deadline of May 8, leaving disappointment.
The main reason for the failure is attributed to land use planning guidelines that restrict residential land to 30% and set public land at over 50%. These regulations posed difficulties for developers to secure profitability, leading to reduced motivation for participation.
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Core location near Seomyeon… However, excessive public ratio leads to lack of 'business viability'
The site located in Beomcheon-dong, Busanjin-gu has an area of approximately 200,000㎡ (60,100 pyeong) and is designated as a general commercial area. This area is evaluated as a key location in Busan where traffic, finance, commerce, and business infrastructure are concentrated due to its proximity to the Seomyeon city center.
However, according to land use guidelines, 30% of the total site must be allocated for residential use, and more than 50% for public facilities. The remaining space can be used for commercial and business purposes by private proposals. Public institutions like the Busanjin-gu health center and the Busan family court are expected to be established here.
These restrictions impose difficulties in securing development profits, leading to criticisms that the project is essentially at a level close to a 'public project'. As a result, concerns about regional development have increased, and discussions on the future utilization of this site are necessary.
Korail preparing for 'rebidding' as follow-up measures… Possibility of easing some conditions
Following the failure, preparations for a follow-up rebidding are underway. If market-friendly conditions such as partial easing of the public ratio and increased floor area ratio are established, there is a possibility of increased participation from demanders in the rebidding.
However, the principles of securing public interest must be upheld according to the policies of the government and Busan city. This makes it difficult to pursue a fully profitable private development method, and therefore an appropriate compromise to secure business viability will be necessary.
Expectations for the relocation of Beomcheon vehicle base and the North Port redevelopment linkage remain
This project involves relocating the Beomcheon vehicle maintenance facility near the Busan New Port Station and then conducting private complex development on the existing site. This aims to achieve structural changes in the old downtown area as the first phase of the North Port redevelopment is completed and the second phase is promoted.
If development in the area adjacent to Beomcheon is realized, it has the potential to grow into an important complex town in the heart of Busan. For this reason, many people are paying attention to this project.
However, the fact that the first tender failed indicates that there are various challenges in advancing the project. In the future, the responses of Korail and Busan city will likely determine the direction of this project.
Conclusion: A compromise is needed between market demands and public interest
The development of the railroad vehicle maintenance facility site located in Beomcheon-dong is considered an important milestone for the revitalization of Busan's old downtown area. However, the first tender failed due to excessively high public ratios.
For future rebidding, a balanced land use plan reflecting both market viability and public interest is necessary. Additionally, establishing a smooth cooperation system between Korail, Busan city, and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, along with flexibility in policies to attract investors, is essential.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. What was the reason for the failure of the tender for private developers for the Beomcheon railroad vehicle maintenance facility site?
Due to excessive mandatory allocation of public facilities and restrictions on residential ratios, profitability decreased and participation was low.
The tender for private developers for the Beomcheon railroad vehicle maintenance facility site was made less attractive due to land use planning that required more than 50% public land allocation and limited residential land to 30%. This led to a decrease in development profits and significantly diminished the willingness of private developers to participate, resulting in failure. Ultimately, excessive regulations created a development environment that was practically akin to a public project, making private participation challenging.
Q. How is the land use plan for the Beomcheon railroad vehicle maintenance facility site structured?
There are regulations requiring residential land to be a maximum of 30% and public facility land to be over 50%.
The Beomcheon railroad vehicle maintenance facility site is approximately 60,000 pyeong in size and is situated in a commercial area adjacent to the Seomyeon urban center. According to land use guidelines, up to 30% of the total site must be allocated for residential use, while more than 50% must be allocated for public facilities. The remaining space can be used for commercial and business purposes based on private proposals, and public institutions are also expected to be established. This configuration poses challenges in securing profitability for development.
Q. What are the future plans and rebidding strategies after the first tender failure?
The rebidding is being prepared with easing of the public ratio and increase in floor area ratio, among other conditions.
Korail plans to promote rebidding based on this failure, easing some of the public facility ratios and increasing the floor area ratio to adopt more market-friendly conditions. While diversifying the complex development methods to encourage private participation, they aim to maintain the principles of securing public interest required by the government and Busan city. Therefore, it is a crucial time to establish an appropriate compromise between improving business viability and maintaining public interest.
Q. What is the urban planning significance of the development of the Beomcheon railroad vehicle maintenance facility site?
It aims to create a key complex town in Busan through the revitalization of the old downtown area and linkage with North Port redevelopment.
This site development is a project to relocate the Beomcheon vehicle maintenance facility near the New Port Station and conduct a complex development on the existing site to revitalize the old downtown area. After the first phase of North Port redevelopment is completed, it is expected to be linked to the second phase, anticipating structural changes in the old downtown area, and being adjacent to the Seomyeon area, it has great potential to grow into an important complex town in the heart of Busan. However, the failure of the first tender indicates challenges in advancing the project, and the responses of Korail and Busan city are expected to influence future directions.
