Table of Contents
- Haeundae Green City Aging Planned City Maintenance Basic Plan, a Transformation into a Future City by 2035
- Background and Objectives of the Plan: Why is Maintenance Needed Now?
- Current Status of Haeundae Green City and Major Maintenance Tasks
- Blueprint for the Future: Improving Spatial Structure and Special Maintenance Planned Areas
- Plans by Sector that Change Citizens' Lives
- Conclusion: Beyond Simple Reconstruction, Opening a New Urban Paradigm
- Announcement No. 2025 - 2226 of Busan Metropolitan City
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Haeundae Green City Aging Planned City Maintenance Basic Plan, a Transformation into a Future City by 2035
As one of Busan’s representative planned cities, Haeundae Green City (Haeundae New Town) is approaching a new transition after nearly 30 years since its establishment.
Designed in the 1990s with the goal of large-scale housing supply, this area currently faces various challenges, such as aging facilities, parking issues, and a lack of self-sufficiency functions. To address these issues and keep pace with the changes in future cities, the "2035 Busan Metropolitan City Aging Planned City Maintenance Basic Plan (Haeundae Green City)" has been developed.
This plan is expected to be an important milestone for the sustainable development of Haeundae Green City.
This project proposes a comprehensive plan to transform Haeundae Green City into a sustainable and vibrant future living space, rather than simply focusing on reconstruction.
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Background and Objectives of the Plan: Why is Maintenance Needed Now?
In the late 1980s, the development of first-generation new towns, including Haeundae Green City, aimed at supplying 2 million housing units and is now facing aging issues.
The existing individual reconstruction approach has limitations in expanding regional infrastructure and systematic urban management, and simultaneously promoting multiple maintenance projects can lead to instability in the real estate market.
Thus, a new approach is necessary.
To address aging issues, the "Special Act on the Maintenance and Support of Aging Planned Cities" has been enacted. Based on this law, the maintenance basic plan for Haeundae Green City has been established.
The main goal of this plan is to create a better environment by improving deteriorated residential areas. To achieve this, maintenance models tailored to the characteristics of the region will be proposed to support smooth project progress. Additionally, by utilizing advanced technology and eco-friendly infrastructure, it contributes to advancing toward a future-oriented city, ultimately creating a pleasant and safe living environment for all generations.
Current Status of Haeundae Green City and Major Maintenance Tasks
Haeundae Green City was developed as Busan's first planned city, but over time several structural issues have arisen. In particular, the most urgent issue is the aging of multi-family housing.
The current average aging level reaches 27.5 years, resulting in malfunctioning facilities, lack of parking spaces, and decreased energy efficiency, causing inconvenience in the residents' lives. Efforts are required to address these problems.
Although the development of Haeundae Green City was focused on housing functions, addressing the lack of self-sufficient urban functions remains a significant challenge. Commercial and office land makes up only 7.2% of the total, which is significantly lower compared to other first-generation new towns such as Bundang (9.2%) or Ilsan (8.4%). This low ratio hampers job proximity, diminishing the vitality of the city. Therefore, it is urgent to complement this issue.
The ratio of parks and green spaces is 11.7%, which is significantly lower than that of Ilsan (23.5%) and Bundang (19.4%). This necessitates the expansion of green space for a pleasant residential environment.
Additionally, survey results from residents indicate that lack of parking, aging housing, and insufficient cultural and leisure facilities are major complaints. Comprehensive measures to resolve these issues are urgently required.
Blueprint for the Future: Improving Spatial Structure and Special Maintenance Planned Areas
This maintenance basic plan aims to restructure Haeundae Green City around four visions: 'Sustainable Converged City', 'Busan-type 15-minute city', 'Resilient City', and 'Smart Mobility City'. Through these visions, we aim to enhance local development and the quality of life for residents.
The designation of special maintenance planned areas is an important method to realize this. These areas are spatial units aimed at effectively relocating infrastructure through large-scale block unit integrated maintenance and enhancing the city's multifaceted function.
A total of 17 special maintenance planned areas have been designated in Haeundae Green City. These areas consist of 13 residential complex maintenance types, 3 facility maintenance types, and 1 relocation support type.
What stands out is that the floor area ratio applied to this region is expected to be raised from the current average of 250% for second-class general residential areas to a maximum of 360%. This change is anticipated to be a crucial factor in supporting expedited and orderly maintenance projects led by residents. Additionally, some multi-family housing sites will apply a floor area ratio of 210%, establishing differentiated density plans.
The relaxation of the floor area ratio will lead to an increase in public contributions necessary for expanding parks, living SOC, and self-sufficient facilities in the local community. This is expected to enhance the livability of the Green City.
Plans by Sector that Change Citizens' Lives
The maintenance basic plan includes specific strategies for various sectors to innovate citizens' lives. It encompasses goals beyond improving the residential environment to enhance overall quality of life.
Infrastructure planning will be conducted based on the 15-minute city concept, reinforcing deficient living SOC in each neighborhood district and utilizing undeveloped areas to create comprehensive hubs that integrate leisure, culture, and sports functions. This plan will contribute to enhancing the quality of life for residents.
The transportation plan will introduce innovative public transportation systems such as demand-responsive transport (DRT) bus services and autonomous buses. Additionally, it aims to promote the use of personal mobility devices (PM) to address issues in areas lacking public transport.
The plan for industrial and economic revitalization will be linked with the nearby Advanced Science Park. There are plans to develop the parking lot around Jangsan Station into a mixed-use area, creating entrepreneurship spaces for young people and knowledge industry centers to significantly enhance self-sufficient functions.
In line with the plan for transitioning to a low-carbon green city, the introduction of zero-energy buildings (ZEB) is mandatory. Furthermore, Chuncheon is expected to be restored as an ecological stream, and goals are being set to create an eco-friendly city that responds to climate change by organically connecting parks and green corridors.
Conclusion: Beyond Simple Reconstruction, Opening a New Urban Paradigm
The basic maintenance plan for the aging city of Haeundae Green City in 2035 goes beyond simple apartment reconstruction. This plan aims to restructure the urban layout, strengthen the insufficient functions and infrastructure, and merge future-oriented transportation and eco-friendly technologies to change the overall urban paradigm. We hope this effort will bring positive changes to the local community.
Through the designation of special maintenance planned areas, integrated development and innovative relaxations of the floor area ratio will be achieved. These changes will provide the momentum necessary for project execution, and the public contributions made will create a virtuous cycle that enhances the overall public nature of the city.
If this plan is successfully implemented, Haeundae Green City will develop into a new central area of Busan, where job opportunities, culture, leisure, and eco-friendly values harmonize, beyond just a residential space. When residents’ active participation and systematic public support come together, Haeundae Green City in 2035 is expected to set the standard for a future-oriented luxury city preferred by all generations.
Announcement No. 2025 - 2226 of Busan Metropolitan City
Draft of the 2035 Busan Metropolitan City Aging Planned City Maintenance Basic Plan
- Haeundae Green City -
Public Announcement
In accordance with Article 6, Paragraph 1 of the "Special Act on the Maintenance and Support of Aging Planned Cities", the draft of the 2035 Busan Metropolitan City Aging Planned City Maintenance Basic Plan (Haeundae Green City) has been established to hear residents' opinions as stipulated in Article 6, Paragraph 2 of the same Act and Article 5, Paragraph 1 of the Enforcement Decree of the same Act. Therefore, we are conducting a public inspection as follows, and those who have opinions are requested to submit them in writing within the inspection period.
July 9, 2025
The Mayor of Busan
1. Title of the Public Inspection: Draft of the 2035 Busan Metropolitan City Aging Planned City Maintenance Basic Plan
(Haeundae Green City) Public Announcement
2. Inspection Period: July 9, 2025 ~ July 30, 2025
3. Inspection Locations
a. Busan Metropolitan City Hall: Urban Maintenance Division (☎051-888-4224)
b. Haeundae District Office: Construction Division (☎051-749-4616)
4. Inspection Content: Draft of the Maintenance Basic Plan for the Aging Planned City (Haeundae Green City)
5. Inspectable Documents: Excluded from listing (available at inspection locations)
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Main contents of the draft maintenance basic plan: Basic direction for the maintenance of aging planned cities, plan by sector, execution of the plan, etc.
6. Submission of Opinions: Submit in writing to the Urban Maintenance Division (Maintenance Planning Team) of Busan Metropolitan City Hall
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Direct visit or fax (051-888-4229) is required to confirm receipt of fax submissions
7. Other Matters
◦ The content of the public inspection may be changed during the administrative process of listening to residents' opinions, hearing opinions from the city council, deliberation by the local committee, and approval from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, and for any other inquiries, please contact the Urban Maintenance Division of Busan Metropolitan City (☎051-888-4224, 4225).
◦ The draft of the 2035 Busan Metropolitan City (Haeundae Green City) Aging Planned City Maintenance Basic Plan will be posted on the ‘Busan Metropolitan City Maintenance Project Integrated Homepage (
https://dynamice.busan.go.kr/
) → Notification → "Announcement" and made available at inspection locations.
Category
Announcement
Institution Type
City
Institution
Busan Metropolitan City
Announcement Number
No. 2025-2226
Title
Announcement of Draft for the 2035 Busan Metropolitan City Aging Planned City Maintenance Basic Plan - Haeundae Green City
Date
July 9, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. What is the background to the promotion of the Haeundae Green City aging maintenance plan?
Haeundae Green City requires a maintenance plan due to the problems of aging housing and facilities after 30 years, lack of parking space, and insufficient self-sufficient functions.
Haeundae Green City is a planned city developed in the 1990s, and with an average aging level of 27.5 years, various issues such as facility malfunctions and parking shortages have arisen. Additionally, the commercial and office land accounts for only 7.2% of the total, indicating a lack of self-sufficiency, and the parks and green spaces are considerably fewer compared to other new towns, highlighting the need for a pleasant living environment. Accordingly, based on the "Special Act on the Maintenance and Support of Aging Planned Cities", a basic maintenance plan aiming for 2035 has been established to solve overall urban issues and promote sustainable development.
Q. What are the main visions and objectives of the 2035 Haeundae Green City Aging Planned City Maintenance Basic Plan?
The goals are the implementation of a sustainable converged city, Busan-type 15-minute city, resilience, and smart mobility.
This plan presents various urban visions beyond simply improving degraded residential areas. It aims to foster the introduction of eco-friendly infrastructure and the utilization of advanced technologies as a sustainable converged city, adopting the concept of a 15-minute city to enhance residents' living SOC and convenient accessibility. Resilient cities focus on climate change adaptation and ecological restoration, while the implementation of smart mobility leads to innovations in public transport and the activation of personal mobility devices to create a convenient and pleasant urban environment.
Q. What do the designation of special maintenance planned areas and adjustments to the floor area ratio mean?
They facilitate rapid project execution and increased public contributions through large-scale integrated maintenance and floor area ratio increases.
The 17 special maintenance planned areas within Haeundae Green City are aimed at large-scale integrated maintenance at the block unit level. The floor area ratio is relaxed from the existing 250% for second-class general residential areas to a maximum of 360%, supporting maintenance projects led by residents, and a floor area ratio of 210% will be applied to some multi-family housing sites. The relaxation of the floor area ratio signifies an increase in public contributions for expanding parks and living SOC, ensuring the enhancement of urban public functions and leading to a more pleasant environment.
Q. What specific sectoral plans are included to enhance citizens' quality of life?
Plans include the expansion of living SOC, introduction of innovative transportation, industrial and economic revitalization, and plans for transitioning to a low-carbon green city.
Living SOC will be promoted based on the concept of a 15-minute city to reinforce the required facilities in neighborhood districts and establish comprehensive hubs. In transportation, innovative public transport systems such as demand-driven DRT buses, autonomous buses, and the proliferation of personal mobility devices are planned. Economic revitalization will be pursued through the establishment of entrepreneurship support and knowledge industry centers linked with the Advanced Science Park, while the introduction of zero-energy buildings and the restoration of ecological streams, along with the creation of green corridors, are efforts aimed at transforming the city into an eco-friendly low-carbon city.
Q. What are the expected effects of implementing this plan for Haeundae Green City?
Improvements in living conditions and enhancement of self-sufficient functions are anticipated, propelling it into a sustainable future-oriented luxury city.
If the 2035 plan succeeds, it will facilitate urban structural innovations, bolster infrastructure, and integrate eco-friendly and smart technologies, thereby enhancing citizens' quality of life. Integrated development and relaxation of the floor area ratio will allow for swift project execution, and public contributions will create a pleasant urban environment with expanded parks and living SOC. This is expected to evolve Haeundae into a new center of Busan, where work, culture, and leisure coexist harmoniously, acting as a model for a future-oriented luxury city preferred by all generations.