Yeonmu-dong in Jangan-gu Transformed into a Walkable Street

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Jung Jun-sung] The World Cup Road section from Changhun Intersection to Tungsobawi Intersection in Yeonmu-dong, Jangan-gu, Suwon City has been transformed into a specialized scenic street and reborn as a walkable destination.

The city announced on the 9th that it has completed the improvement of a 600-meter section by investing a total of 500 million won in the project since June to enhance the street environment in the old downtown area.

First, the sidewalks and roadside areas were transformed into a cultural street with a story.

Sidewalk blocks were replaced with neat-patterned permeable blocks to create a pleasant foundation. On the wall at Tungsobawi Intersection, an art wall featuring drawings conveying the legend of Tungsobawi Park was created to improve the scenery while enhancing connectivity with the park.

The entrance to Firefly Yeonmu Market was designed with road painting to make it easily recognizable to everyone.

Additionally, inspired by the Firefly Yeonmu Market, firefly-image-reflecting column lights were installed to improve the nighttime landscape and provide a safe pedestrian environment.

Metasequoia trees, the street trees in the section, were also trimmed into round shapes. After root pruning and circular pruning work, the refreshing street trees are expected to display a more beautiful appearance next year as their growth environment has been improved.

The city expects that the street environment improvement on World Cup Road will not only provide citizens with a safe pedestrian environment but also establish it as a unique street tree destination.