Suwon City Council Research Group on Efficient Park Management Holds Final Report Meeting

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Seo Dong-young] The 'Suwon City Council Research Group on Efficient Park Management,' a member research organization of the Suwon City Council, held a final research activity report meeting on the 21st in the council's seminar room.

Beginning in May, the research group analyzed the operational management characteristics and current status of Suwon's parks, identified innovative cases at home and abroad, and conducted research activities to explore methods of securing financial resources and private sector participation for efficient park management.

At the report meeting, the results of six months of research were presented. Additionally, discussions were held on revenue generation methods through private outsourcing of parks and facilities proposed in the interim report, as well as various forms of private outsourcing management methods to improve park service quality.

Representative member Lee Mi-gyeong stated, "As citizens' demands for urban parks are increasing, the importance of efficient park management methods is growing," and added, "We will establish institutional foundations for introducing private outsourcing management of parks, develop programs and evaluation indicators to nurture private park management professionals, so that citizens can receive high-quality park services."

Meanwhile, the 'Suwon City Council Research Group on Efficient Park Management' consists of a total of nine members, including representative member Lee Mi-gyeong and council members Kim Jin-gwan, Hong Jong-soo, Yun Gyeong-seon, Kim Mi-gyeong, Park Myeong-gyu, Cho Mi-ok, Kang Young-woo, and Park Tae-won. The research was conducted in collaboration with 'Green Korea,' and the research findings will be used as policy recommendations for relevant departments.