Anyang Mayor Choi Dae-ho: "Greater Citizen Happiness Beyond Change and Innovation"

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Eom In-yong] Mayor Choi Dae-ho of Anyang City said at the first regular session of the 308th City Council interim meeting held on the 29th, "I will strengthen the core values of future city leadership, prioritizing livelihoods, youth vitality, and citizen happiness, and create an Anyang where change and happiness are felt in the lives of citizens."

Mayor Choi stated, "The Parkdal Smart City development project, following the conclusion of a memorandum of understanding with the Ministry of National Defense, has designated Anyang City as the project implementer, and the groundbreaking of Indeokwon Intense Square has opened a new door to a leap forward as a future hub city. With this as a turning point, Anyang City will grow as a successful pioneering model of a smart compact city representing the Gyeonggi southern region," he emphasized.

He continued, "With the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) technology requiring fundamental transformation across society, we will turn the current changes into greater growth opportunities through thorough preparation and unwavering city administration."

The city presented the following directions for city administration this year: △AI-based smart compact city △a city that prioritizes livelihoods, revitalizes the local economy, and creates a favorable business environment △a city where young people can find vitality and settle △a city where citizens can find happiness and peace of mind.

Additionally, the city will pursue △Pyeongchon New Town renewal △incorporating new railway lines into national plans △operating Level 4 autonomous vehicles without steering wheels △establishing activation plans for the Anyang 3-dong residential regeneration innovation district △supporting young merchants in traditional markets with business succession △providing youth housing subsidies for monthly rent, moving costs, and jeonse deposit loan interest △supplying youth housing △establishing an integrated medical, long-term care, and caregiving support system △opening the Pyeongchon Library.

Mayor Choi Dae-ho concluded, "A city that fears change and lags behind the times cannot forge ahead," and added, "I will mobilize all capabilities to lead change and innovation, and do my best to ensure that the results translate into happiness for each and every citizen."