District invests 450 million won in greening Mullae-dong and Daelim-dong stretches of Dorimcheon; outdoor tables, benches and solar garden installed
Red maples, sawtooth oaks and wildflowers planted alongside new solar garden to enhance seasonal scenery along walking paths
District secures 564 million won in 2027 green fund grant to expand barrier-free trails for mobility-impaired residents
Yeongdeungpo-gu in Seoul has transformed the long-underused banks of Dorimcheon stream into an eco-friendly rest area filled with flowers and trees.
The district invested 450 million won ($338,000) to renovate green spaces along Dorimcheon in the Mullae-dong and Daelim-dong areas and create rest areas where residents can relax during walks, officials said.
The project aimed to improve the stream's natural landscape by rehabilitating riverbank green spaces that had received relatively little maintenance, while preserving existing trees as much as possible and expanding rest areas for residents.
Between Dorimcheon Station and Sindobrim Station, the district planted a variety of trees and flowering plants — including red maples and fountain grass — to create a grassy rest area. Outdoor tables and chairs, bicycle racks and a solar garden were also installed to improve convenience for walkers.
Along the stretch from Sindobrim Station to Daelim Station, the district added sawtooth oaks, which turn a vivid red in autumn, so residents can enjoy the stream's changing scenery through the seasons.
In the Daelim-dong area, the district removed invasive plants threatening the stream's ecosystem and replaced them with low shrubs and a variety of wildflowers. Additional benches were installed so residents can linger and unwind in a natural setting.
The expansion of green space along Dorimcheon will continue next year.
The district was selected for the 2027 Green Fund Support Project run by the Korea Forest Welfare Institute, securing a total project budget of 564 million won. The funds will be used to expand eco-friendly, barrier-free walking paths and rest areas along Dorimcheon that can be safely and conveniently used by people with mobility difficulties.
"We have significantly expanded practical rest and convenience facilities — including outdoor tables, benches and a solar garden — by rehabilitating riverbank areas that had seen little use," a Yeongdeungpo-gu official said. "We will continue to develop green spaces that residents can feel in their everyday lives."
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