Pyeongtaek City Announces '2020 Apartment Complex Excellent Landscaping' Contest

[Suwon Ilbo=Correspondent Seo Dong-young] Pyeongtaek City announced on the 17th that it plans to hold a contest for '2020 Apartment Complex Excellent Landscaping' to discover outstanding landscaping in multi-family housing and create a beautiful garden culture in everyday life.

The contest targets 253 apartment complexes with 150 or more units that have completed occupancy permits this year or are scheduled to receive them. The evaluation will assess landscaping area, tree planting, landscaping management, and facility management.

After a first round of documentary review and a second round of on-site inspection, three winners will be selected—one grand prize, one excellence award, and one encouragement award—and will receive mayoral commendations. The grand prize winner will receive benefits including a plaque (bronze plate) certifying excellent landscaping.

Applications can be submitted by mail, email, or in person by the 23rd of this month. The final results are scheduled to be announced in November following an on-site inspection by Pyeongtaek City's Urban Forest Creation and Management Review Committee.

The review committee plans to conduct on-site evaluations to select outstanding landscaping that excels in aesthetic value and completion status, harmony with the local and surrounding environment, and maintenance management. The selected landscaping will be promoted to become an apartment landmark that enhances dignity.

Pyeongtaek Mayor Jung Jang-seon said, "We will do our best to revitalize beautiful and dignified landscaping culture together with citizens."