Daanan Forest Park Redevelopment Plan: Land Expropriation Announcement Expected by Second Half of Next Year

Taoyuan City is moving forward with plans to redevelop the Daanan Forest Park, a significant urban green space. The city government intends to announce the land expropriation process for the project by the second half of next year. This move is driven by the considerable cost of leasing private land within the park's boundaries, which amounts to NT$38 million annually and has drawn criticism from auditing bodies.

The Daanan Forest Park, located in the Bade District, is noted for its preserved green areas, wetlands, and remnants of early military barracks, fostering ecological conservation and cultural activities. However, the presence of 6.5 hectares of private land has been a persistent issue. The city's land administration bureau has secured approval from the Ministry of the Interior for the land expropriation scope and compensation land ratio.

Following the completion of property and land market value assessments in January 2024, the city has held two public hearings on land acquisition and expropriation. The process has been somewhat delayed due to necessary adjustments in the urban plan to accommodate extensions of the New Taipei MRT Sanxing Line to Bade and the construction of an internal flood control pond. These urban plan changes were approved by the Ministry of the Interior's urban planning committee in late June this year.

Once the urban plan changes are finalized and publicly displayed, and any public feedback is addressed, the city can proceed with the land expropriation procedures. The goal is not only to acquire the private land but also to designate residential areas, effectively returning land to the public and enhancing the living environment with ample green space and ecological features. The park also hosts plans for the "Eight Houses Folk Art Village," promoting environmental protection and traditional Minnan culture.

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The city government's Daanan Forest Park land expropriation case not only acquires private land but will also designate residential areas in the future, returning land to the people and providing the highest quality of life with green spaces and ecology.