Sharing City Seoul

City

Seoul

Policy type

hosting and convening

Sector Focus

Mobility, consumption goods

Circular principle

Enable openess and participation

CITY CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE

Sharing City Seoul mitigates various social problems by promoting shared use of both public and private resources while boosting civic engagement and supporting local businesses at the same time.

Seoul Metropolitan Government proclaimed the Sharing City Seoul initiative on September 20, 2012, along with a plan to implement sharing projects closely related to the lives of citizens and to establish and broaden the foundation for sharing. Seoul Metropolitan Government sees the Sharing City Seoul initiative as social innovation measures designed to create new economic opportunities, to restore reliable relationships, and to reduce waste of resources with a view to resolving economic, social, and environmental problems in urban areas all together

DESCRIPTION OF POLICY

The city created Share Hub, an offline and  online community, that brings together the city government, companies, and residents interested  in sharing economy opportunities in the city. It  is a space where knowledge can be exchanged,  initiatives presented, and connections made  to services and organisations that share public  and private resources.

WHO’S INVOLVED

Seoul Metropolitan Government , sharing companies ,  ShareHub and citizens.

MORE INFO

Access shareHub

 

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