Transforming Urban Landscape Through 'Wall Greening'

"Let's transform the gray walls along roadsides and residential areas into fresh green spaces."

The Gyeonggi Green Foundation announced on the 30th that it will pursue a 'wall greening' project to paint the city green by planting climbing plants, kudzu vines, and winter jasmine on walls to expand insufficient green spaces in the city and create a pleasant urban landscape.

The foundation conducted surveys on 22 applicants selected through a public call for proposals and selected five greening sites: the wall next to AK Plaza at Suwon Station, the retaining wall of Seonwon Apartments in Tanghyeon, Goyang, the soundproof walls of Eunhaswu and Dongshin Apartments in Uijeongbu, the Catholic Church of Daeya-dong in Siheung, and Buyoung Apartments in Hanam.

For the Catholic Church of Daeya-dong in Siheung and Buyoung Apartments in Hanam, the foundation plans to demolish the existing walls and plant trees to create open green spaces, and establish rest areas for residents to utilize as recreational spaces.

Additionally, for the wall next to AK Plaza at Suwon Station, the retaining wall of Seonwon Apartments in Tanghyeon, Goyang, and the soundproof walls of Eunhaswu and Dongshin Apartments in Uijeongbu, the foundation plans to plant various climbing plants on the walls as well as native flowers and ground cover plants at the base of the walls to create street flower beds.

Kim Hyun-geun, project team leader of the foundation, stated, "Wall greening is one of the most efficient greening methods that can beautify and green the city at a low cost with minimal space," and added, "In particular, by blocking acid rain and ultraviolet rays, it can prevent cracks and erosion on concrete surfaces to enhance building durability and reduce noise, among other benefits."