Research on the Application of Public Design through Analysis of Rural Development Projects

The declining birth rate in rural areas is directly related to the decline of the local population, and the ageing of the population is a major factor in accelerating the disappearance of rural areas. To curb this, various development projects are being promoted in rural areas, but spatial design related projects are biased towards architectural and civil engineering oriented facility improvements, which do not properly reflect local characteristics. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine the current status and limitations of development projects in rural areas and to derive ways to apply public design. After reviewing the laws and policies related to rural development projects and the current status of projects, 92 projects were analysed using Public Procurement Service. As a result, the study identified inappropriate procurement methods, biased project costs, and restrictions on bidding qualifications as problems in rural development projects, and suggested ways to improve the procurement method and directions for future development projects. The conclusion was reached by suggesting the development direction of rural development projects and the application of public design.