Urban public space regeneration in Tokyo's urban center by urban renaissance
ISSN: 0168-2601
Article publication date: 3 August 2021
Issue publication date: 2 November 2021
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to investigate the process and result of urban public space regeneration (UPSR) plans in Tokyo's urban center under the guidance of Urban Renaissance. It aims to clarify why public space has a close relationship with urbanization and urban regeneration, and why compact and diverse urban public spaces can promote public life.
Design/methodology/approach
Firstly, this paper investigated urbanization and urban renaissance in Tokyo, and analyzed the motivation for implementing UPSR from the perspective of urban policy. By on-the-spot investigations and literature materials, this paper introduced urban regeneration measures of Roppongi Hills to Toranomon Hills, and then summarized the similarities and differences between Roppongi Hills and Toranomon Hills by studying them on the basis of contrast.
Findings
UPSR had been an important component of the re-urbanization process and an essential method of strengthening urban vitality. Moreover, it promotes the development of polycentric urban structure and the return of population to urban center. First, the UPSR pattern integrating vertical space and street space can form a net-shaped urban life circle. Second, more diversified public activities can serve more varied groups of people.
Originality/value
This paper systematically analyzes the development reasons and process of UPSR project in Tokyo from both internal and external factors, and summarizes the future development direction of public space through the comparison of the two projects, and provides a reference for urban public space renewal in the future.
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Acknowledgements
Funding: The author(s) received no financial support for the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.
Declaration of Conflicting Interests: The author(s) declared no potential conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.
Expression of Concern: The publisher of Open House International is issuing an Expression of Concern for the following article by Chenghao Yang and Tongtong Liu (2021) ‘Urban public space regeneration in Tokyo's urban center by urban renaissance’ published on 3 August 2021 in volume 46, issue 4, DOI 10.1108/OHI-03-2021-0062 pp. 548-562, to inform readers that concerns have been raised that the peer review process may have been compromised. The authors' response has been noted by the journal.
Citation
Yang, C. and Liu, T. (2021), "Urban public space regeneration in Tokyo's urban center by urban renaissance", Open House International, Vol. 46 No. 4, pp. 548-561. https://doi.org/10.1108/OHI-03-2021-0062
Publisher
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