2007.4-2008.3 Yearbook of NILIM
Research Summary


Urban Planning Department

Reference Number Y070701
Title Research on Foreign Urban Planning System and Urban Transportation Measures from the Viewpoint of Promoting More Concentrated Urban Structure
Start-End Date 2007.4-2008.3
Division Urban Facilities Division
Author Head, Kiyoshi SAKAI
Summary In Japan, some important issues including population decrease, aging society, global warming have became evident. In order to tackle these issues, urban planning system and urban transportation policy should be reviewed and reformed as required. In this research, from the viewpoint of more concentrated urban structure, regal framework and individual measures in the field of urban planning and urban transportation in the major developed countries are reviewed.