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Public spaces help revitalize a city’s environment, culture, tourism, and economy.
Seoul’s Transport Operation and Information Service (TOPIS) is an integrated data hub for smart city management.
The program tackles housing instability among young people by offering affordable public rental units and financial support, enhancing their economic independence.
Seoul’s innovative solution in blending modernization with cultural preservation successfully transformed the Bukchon hanok area.
The government implemented a communication plan, expanded bike roads, and improved user convenience to increase bicycle usage as a public transport alternative.
The public management of revenue and service routes prioritized people’s need for safe and convenient public transport.
Seoul’s Owl Service has reduced the use of passenger cars by more than 2 million trips per year.
In Seoul, commuters use a smart card to pay for travel on any mode of public transport.
A “polluters pay” policy helps Seoul reduce household waste going to the landfill by 90% and waste generated by the city by 40%.
The transformation of Seoul’s banjiha into multifunctional spaces offers innovative solutions for vulnerable communities worldwide.