Air Force San Chong Village Introduction
"Self-discipline and self-improvement, remain calm in the face of changes." The Air Force San Chong Village, located near the Tamsui River, covers an area of approximately 1.38 hectares and is the only remaining anti-aircraft military village in northern Taiwan. It was registered as a historical building in 2006, becoming the first case of cultural heritage related to military villages in New Taipei City. During the Japanese occupation, in order to defend against Allied air raids, the Japanese military constructed six air defense artillery sites in this area. In 1953, based around these artillery positions, dozens of military residences were built. Due to its proximity to the Tamsui River, the village has frequently faced damage from typhoons and floods over the years, resulting in continuous renovations that have shaped its current appearance. The remaining anti-aircraft military village, Air Force San Chong Village, primarily provided housing for the families of anti-aircraft troops. As urban development progressed, original residents gradually relocated to Jianguo New Town in Banqiao starting in 2007. Enthusiastic citizens, community groups, and organizers have initiated various movements to preserve the memories of life in the military village, successfully achieving the overall preservation of Air Force San Chong Village with support from the public sector. After the completion of restoration in 2019, Air Force San Chong Village has transformed into the "New Taipei City Military Village Cultural Park," dedicated to promoting the preservation and education of military village culture. It gathers the strength of different stakeholders, connects local sentiments and cultural resources, and infuses new vitality into military village culture. Starting in April 2023, certain areas of Air Force San Chong Village began to be operated by a private company that acquired management rights, redesigning the entrance imagery and bringing in local特色商家 (local特色商家), transforming it into a creative arts base that fosters local development in San Chong.
