Abstract
This paper focuses on the management of the first pedestrianized street in Japan, Heiwa Mall in Asahikawa City, completed in 1972. First, it sorts out the influences to the neighborhood by street re-design in 2003 and the characteristics of events operated on the renewed street. Additionally, it finds out the method and challenges of current management system organized by both of public and private sectors. Moreover, it clarifies the effects and issues of the management method by viewpoints of street users. As results, the paper points out the characteristics of management method in case of Heiwa Mall, and based on the findings, it concludes by suggesting the key factors for introducing the management of a pedestrianized main-street.
