Gwonseon-gu Seodun-dong Creates Flower Beds on Vacant Lands

Members of 13 organizations and groups, including the Seodun-dong Residents' Autonomous Committee in Gwonseon-gu, Suwon, are creating a happy space by purchasing flowers such as marigolds for vacant lands.

Seodun-dong noted that vacant lands in residential areas had been severely polluted due to unpleasant odors from garbage discarded by residents with poor civic consciousness. Officials expect that the flower bed project will help alleviate some of the illegal dumping in the area.

Lee Yong-geum, chairman of the Residents' Association who voluntarily participated in the flower bed project, said, "I feel a sense of accomplishment as our village's vacant lands are transforming into blooming happy spaces," and urged residents to participate in creating an atmosphere to prevent illegal dumping for flower bed maintenance.

Seodun-dong Chief Min Wan-sik announced that an idea discussion session will be held on the 22nd to discuss future use of 65 vacant plots after garbage cleanup, and that a community development launching ceremony will be held today (the 23rd) under the catchphrase "We Build Our Village Together."

Seodun-dong plans to purchase garbage bags and small construction waste bags by organization and group to clean up the vacant lands. After cleanup, the district plans to create street flower beds and vegetable gardens, install signage, and implement year-round management.