Seoul

AREA:
12,685 km2 (4,898 sq mi)
POPULATION:
26,037,000 (est. 2020)
Republic of Korea

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Recent Initiatives

Transit-Oriented Development

Transit-Oriented Development integrates transport planning, land use, and urban design to create compact, connected, and livable cities.

Municipal PPP

Municipal Public-Private Partnerships are long-term collaborations between local governments and private entities to deliver infrastructure and public services.

Gender and Cities

Women and girls face disproportionate climate impacts in cities, making gender equality essential to achieving resilient, inclusive urban development.
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TOD City Academy [Resources] The workshop convened cities and experts to address challenges and develop action plans for financing, designing, and implementing TOD.
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Seoul's Experience in Cultural Heritage Sustainable Tourism and Urban Regeneration The report traces Seoul’s effort to balance heritage, tourism, and regeneration, offering case studies to strengthen inclusive urban development.
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