Urban development that enhances the value of the city.
Social Infrastructure (Saitama University Research Seed Collection 2025-27 p.37)
Keywords: urban development, value of cities, community, urban planning, public space
From the perspective of urban development, I am researching where the unique values of a city lie in order to enhance its charm and sustainability. The unique values of a city are sometimes expressed with the term "authenticity." In Japanese, this can be referred to as the city's "distinctiveness." Every city has its own "distinctiveness," and it is essential to properly discover and utilize it for future urban development. I originally started this research in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture. Kanazawa is a city where "distinctiveness" is easy to envision, but there are also diverse resources within Saitama Prefecture. I believe that in Saitama, it is necessary to share values while seeking the participation of diverse people in discussions. Additionally, as a way to enhance urban value, various regions have been conducting social experiments on the utilization of public spaces in recent years. I will consider the creation of new values in the city through practical applications that leverage "distinctiveness," including community building.
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Naomi Uchida, Professor Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences 【Recent Research Themes】 ● Research on regional hubs (Co-authored work "Creating Hubs for Compact Cities: Urban Planning and Design for Attractive Places," Gakugei Publishing, 2020) ● Gentrification ● Walkable city development
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【Appeal Points to the Industry】 ●Utilization of local resources ●Visualization of hard-to-see concepts ●Effective use of public spaces 【Examples of Practical Application, Case Studies, and Utilization】 ●Practice at the Urban Design Center Omiya (UDCO)
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