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Occurrence factors of large vacant lots in central districts and their utilization by local governments in Japan

Year: 2016

Type: article

Abstract: In Japan, local cities experience a number of problems related to deterioration of residential environment, quality of public service, and vitalization of commercial land. Specifically, the presence of large vacant lots behind sizable stores, office buildings, hospitals, and factories devitalize urban activity and its landscape. Many local cities are seeking to actualize a sustainable compact city with an integrated population, commerce, traffic and other public services in ways that promote a low carbon and energy-conserving society. Against the backdrop of these issues, this study examines the occurrence of large vacant lots and their utilization by local governments in Japan based on a questionnaire and field survey. It highlights several cases in which a large vacant lot is used to forward the development of a compact city by a local government.

Source: Frontiers of Architectural Research

DOI: 10.1016/j.foar.2016.09.006

Authors: Takeshi Kobayashi, Shinji Ikaruga

Institution: Yamaguchi University

Language: English

Topic: Urbanization and City Planning

Subfield: Urban Studies

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,500