Title The Present Condition and Transitional Characteristics of the Existing Square Block in Traditional Urban Settlement of Cheongju City
Authors Weon Se-Yong ; Bhan Sang-Chul ; Kim Tai-Young
Page pp.15-22
ISSN 12269093
Keywords Traditional Urban Area ; Square Block ; Inner Area of Block ; building combined use of residence and commerce
Abstract The study aims to investigate the present condition and development of the existing square block on seongan-dong, which is traditional urban settlement area around the old castle in cheongju city.
Main conclusions are as follows :
1) Outside area of square block is developed by commercial building but inner has been kept inferior housing environment. Because commercial development is difficult, the entry road and a lot area is narrow and small.
2) Inner side of square block is becoming hollow because of low attempt for new building, the change of old house to parking lot, and the increase of vacant lot.
3) Outside area of square block in contact with road, buildings have been constructing continuously, but inner side enlarging for necessary space to living.
4) Owner-occupied household in square block live in combined use of residence and commerce building because its housing environment is superior to detached house.