| Title |
A Study on the Revitalization of Vacant House Management in Urban and Rural Areas through case study in Chungcheongbuk-do |
| Authors |
장은혜(Jang, Eun-Hye) ; 김미경(Kim, Mi-Kyung) |
| DOI |
https://doi.org/10.5659/JAIK.2025.41.6.11 |
| Keywords |
Vacant House; Utilization of Vacant House; Vacant House Management; Urban Type; Rural Type |
| Abstract |
As the number of vacant houses is rapidly increasing due to the low birth rate and aging population, various utilization for managing vacant
houses are emerging in South Korea. The purpose of this study was to identify the main characteristics of vacant houses in terms of
planning and maintenance through case studies in urban and rural areas of Chungcheongbuk-do and to suggest implications for the utilization
of vacant houses. The research team conducted a field survey including in-depth interviews on four cases of utilizing vacant houses in
Chungcheongbuk-do. The results of the study were as follows. First, in the case of urban type, it was excellent in terms of reflecting
regional characteristics and improving the surrounding environment, but it was found to be inadequate in considering the socially
disadvantaged in terms of safety and accessibility. In the case of urban vacant houses, it is possible to consider operating living labs based
on the needs of residents and utilizing parks, parking lots, and community facilities. Second, in the case of rural type, it was found to be
difficult to utilize various methods due to the restrictions of water supply protection zones, and it was found that measures to consider
accessibility for the elderly and to activate the influx of young people. The results of this study can be used as basic guides for developing
guidelines for the utilization of vacant houses that consider the regional characteristics of urban and rural areas. |