| Title |
A Study on the Streetscape Characteristics Before and After New Town Planning |
| Authors |
송하엽(Song, Ha-Yub) ; 김주원(Kim, Joo-Won) |
| DOI |
https://doi.org/10.5659/JAIK.2026.42.6.87 |
| Keywords |
New town; Spatial structure; Streetscape; Apartment Planning; Space Syntax |
| Abstract |
This study aims to analyze the changes in streetscape and spatial structure before and after New Town apartment developments in Seoul,
focusing on the first phase New Town(Gireum) and the third phase New Town(Singil). The research investigates both the citywide street
network and the internal pedestrian environments within apartment complexes. Using Space Syntax analysis, specifically the Axial Map
method, the study quantifies the integration values to identify structure and functional changes in street networks. Results show that in both
cases, the centrality of main streets increased after development due to the integration of previously dispersed streets, with the Singil New
Town displaying a stronger centrality enhancement through newly established integrative streets connecting the main axes. In contrast, the
Gireum New Town maintained a simplified street pattern, concentrating centrality on major roads but reducing internal-external connectivity.
At the complex scale, Gireum retained a grid-like, vehicle oriented structure with ground level parking, while Singil achieved a pedestrian
oriented environment through underground parking and diversified walking paths. These findings suggest that future large scale redevelopment
projects should adopt strategies that integrate citywide street connectivity with pedestrian friendly internal layouts, and the results of this study
can serve as foundational data for such planning. |