Busan Eco Delta Smart City is a large-scale sustainable urban development project designed to demonstrate advanced low-carbon, smart city, and climate-resilient technologies. Located near the Nakdong River delta, the project integrates renewable energy, water resource management, smart infrastructure, autonomous mobility, and environmentally sustainable urban design. The city serves as a national pilot project to develop innovative urban solutions for reducing greenhouse gas emissions while improving quality of life and environmental performance.
Description of Town
Type of Town:
☒ Urban (Central Business District)
☒ Urban (Mainly consists of commercial area)
☒ Urban (Mainly consists of residential area)
☐ Village (village)
☐ Village (island)
☐ Others
Coverage rate of population with access to tap water: Approximately 100%
Coverage rate of population with access to gas: Moderate; transition toward electrification and renewable energy is promoted.
Power plant capacity: Distributed renewable energy systems integrated with national grid supply.
Specific power plant type: Solar photovoltaic generation combined with smart energy systems.
Moderate; includes smart mobility, autonomous vehicles, and integrated public transportation.
Popularization rate of telephone, including mobile telephone Over 100 sets per 100 persons
Per capita area of paved roads Modern urban transport infrastructure designed with smart traffic systems.
Per capita area of public green space High; the project incorporates ecological corridors, wetlands, and green urban spaces.
Climate conditions Humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters.
Expected Future Development
Expected demographic changes: Population growth through residential and mixed-use development in the smart city district.
Expected industrial/economic changes: Growth of smart technology industries, renewable energy services, environmental technology sectors, and digital innovation industries.
Other expected development: Expansion of smart infrastructure, renewable energy deployment, advanced water management systems, and autonomous transportation networks.
Town Policy, Vision or Objective
What is the policy, vision, or objective of the town?
Busan Eco Delta Smart City aims to develop a future-oriented, environmentally sustainable city that integrates low-carbon technologies, smart infrastructure, and climate adaptation strategies. The project supports Korea’s national carbon reduction goals and promotes sustainable economic growth through technological innovation.
Brief outline of the low carbon town development plan:
The development plan focuses on:
• Renewable energy integration and energy efficiency
• Smart water management and flood resilience systems
• Sustainable transportation including autonomous and electric vehicles
• Green building construction and smart infrastructure
• Environmental ecosystem conservation and urban green space expansion
The city utilizes advanced digital technologies to improve energy efficiency and environmental monitoring.
Current stage of development of the town:
☐ Planning stage
☒ Construction stage
☐ Already existing
Start date of the project: Approximately 2015
Completion date of the project: Phased development continuing into the 2030s
Low Carbon Measures
Does your low carbon town or development plan have CO2 emission reduction target?:
☒ Yes
☐ No
Key low carbon measures employed or to be employed
Urban functions
☒ Compact city design
☒ Heat island phenomenon countermeasures
☐ Efficient road arrangement plan
☐ Well-developed public transportation
☐ Car Sharing
☒ Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
☐ Plan for highly efficient infrastructure
☐ Other
Industry sector
☐ Factory energy management system
☐ Other
Transport sector
☐ Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)
☐ Light Rail Transit (LRT)
☐ Intra-city community bicycle
☒ Electric vehicle
☐ Electric busses
☒ LED street lighting
☐ Other
Residential sector
☐ Fuel cells
☒ Low or zero emission houses
☐ Eco-friendly home appliances
☒ PV panel
☐ Solar heated water supply facilities
☐ Heat-pump hot water supply with natural refrigerant
☒ Use of natural light
☐ Low emission glass
☐ Home Energy Management System (HEMS)
☐ Thermal storage air conditioning system
☐ Other
Commercial sector
☐ Low or zero emission building
☒ High insulation/highly airtight materials
☐ Sun shading system
☐ High performance facade
☐ Low emission glass
☐ Double skin facade
☐ Roof greening
☐ Highly efficient air conditioning facilities
☒ LED/Inverter lighting
☐ Use of natural light
☒ Building Energy Management System (BEMS)
☐ Thermal storage air conditioning system
☐ Other
Other demand side measures:
Renewable energy
☒ PV power generation
☐ Solar thermal utilization
☐ Biomass power generation
☐ Wind power generation
☐ Geo-thermal power generation
☐ Micro-hydroelectric power generation
☐ Others
Untapped energy
☐ Use of sea/river water
☐ Use of waste heat such as waste incineration plants
☐ Use of waste heat such as sewage treatment plants
☐ Use of waste heat from factories
☐ Others
Other supply side measures:
Demand and supply side measures
☒ Advanced metering systems
☒ Smart grid system
☐ Electric condenser system
☒ Area Energy Management System
☐ Others
Estimated cost savings in implementing low-carbon measures: Break down by Activity/Sector, potential source, estimated savings – e.g.:
Renewable energy deployment, smart infrastructure, and energy-efficient building design reduce operational energy costs and improve resource efficiency while enhancing environmental sustainability.
Estimated energy consumption before completion of the project:
Baseline energy consumption represents conventional urban energy demand prior to smart and low-carbon infrastructure deployment.
Estimated energy consumption after completion of the project:
Energy consumption and emissions are expected to decline significantly through renewable energy integration, smart energy management systems, and sustainable transportation technologies.
Project Management
What central/local government departments are/will be involved in development of the project?
• Busan Metropolitan Government — planning and implementation
• Korea Water Resources Corporation (K-water) — water and infrastructure development
• Korean National Government — policy coordination and funding support
What private company, non-governmental organizations are/will be involved in development of the project?
• Smart technology developers and infrastructure providers — implementation
• Renewable energy companies — development and operation
• Research institutions and environmental organizations — technical support and stakeholder engagement
How is/will be the development of the town funded?
Funding is supported through national government investment, municipal funding, private sector participation, and public-private partnership arrangements.
Other relevant information, if any:
Busan Eco Delta Smart City serves as Korea’s national demonstration smart city project and integrates advanced environmental technologies with sustainable urban development strategies.