Resident Conflicts During the Construction of Goyang City Hall: An Opinion Survey

This study aims to analyze the delays in the construction of Goyang City Hall in Gyeonggi Province, as well as the resulting residents' opinions and conflicts. In response to continuous population growth and increasing demands for administrative services, Goyang City has initiated the construction of a new city hall. However, the project has encountered various conflicts, including issues related to site selection, planning methodologies, design modifications, and increased construction costs. These conflicts have been increasingly reported in the media in recent times. To investigate this matter, the study conducted a survey assessing resident satisfaction with the current city hall and their opinions on the necessity of the new construction, analyzing differences by region. The results revealed that 86% of respondents expressed negative opinions regarding the existing city hall, while 73% strongly agreed on the need for a new facility. Various factors, including the new location of the city hall, financial burdens, and usability concerns, were identified as primary elements contributing to resident conflicts; however, these differences were not statistically significant. This research holds significance by providing insights into the specific conflict factors arising from the delays in the construction of Goyang City Hall, thereby offering valuable information for minimizing conflicts and delays in future public facility constructions.