G-Valley, the massive high-density IT and digital technology cluster in southwestern Seoul, has long been a concrete engine of Korea’s economic growth with virtually no room for nature. Operating with a public park ratio of nearly zero percent, the area has struggled to provide adequate breathing room for the hundreds of thousands of young tech workers who crowd its high-rises daily. The Seoul Metropolitan Government launched a major environmental pivot on Tuesday to change that, announcing the completion of its first "street forest garden" in Guro District. The 7,750-square-meter green space marks the inaugural milestone of the city’s aggressive "Garden Valley Project," designed to inject 100,000 square meters of greenery into the industrial zone by 2030. The municipal government's policy shift reflects a fundamental change in how it views economic competitiveness. In the era of artificial intelligence and digital technology, city officials argue that securing top-tier talent requires more than just modern office spaces. It demands a livable, wellness-oriented urban ecosystem. "The