| Title |
A Study on 'Anchors Systems' in CBD Planning of New Towns |
| Authors |
Kim. Tae-Man ; Kang. Sang-Boon ; Shim. Woo-Gab |
| Keywords |
anchor ; CBD ; new town ; anchor system |
| Abstract |
With an introduction of a new terminology, 'anchor system', this study aims to find out how anchor system of CBD is applied to new town planning in Korea. Based on theoretical researches, we defined 'anchor' as 'facilities or districts which are concentrated in CBD with key functions to boost the development of its neighborhood. And 'anchor system' is a urban fabric organized with anchors in CBD. In case study, Six different cases of new town planning in Korea since the late 1980s were analyzed, urban spatial configurations of anchor system were studied together with its functions, establisher, establishing dates, etc. The result of the study showed that department stores, broadcasting stations, convention centers,??and public offices were utilized as anchors including subway stations and open spaces. Depending on situations of neighborhood areas of new towns and financial status of their establishers, anchors were applied at different times; sometimes at early stages, sometimes at final stages.??Compared to early cases which have weak network of anchors and no plan for serial development of anchors, recent cases show more tight network of anchors and integrated anchors. |