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The Transformation and Care of Vacant Lots in the Town Center

Year: 2022
Type: article
Abstract: In Odaka, a town affected by the nuclear disaster, the number of buildings was reduced compared to before the disaster. The tendency of the transformation of vacant lots after demolition is influenced by the structure of the town center. After the evacuation order lifted, there were several efforts to care vacant lots as gardens. In addition, weeding of lots owned by absentee landlords is being carried out by self-governance association, weeding company and volunteers. Residents have expanded the scope of care to vacant lots that they do not own in response to changes in the physical environment of the town.
Authors: Keita UEDA, Aya KUBOTA
Language: English
Subfield: Urban Studies
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4283750989
FWCI: 0.192
Cites: 5
Cited by: 3
Related to: 10