Abstract
This study examines the disaster management performance of the real estate development projects in the special urban renaissance district in Tokyo and employs the findings to assist disaster victims who are unable to return home due to transit disruptions. Chapter 1 assesses the establishment of special urban renaissance districts. Chapter 2 provides an overview of historical measures undertaken by Tokyo prefecture for evacuees stranded due to traffic disruptions. Chapter 3 summarizes the draft plans with a focus on disaster management and clarifies the emphasis that special urban renaissance districts place on measures for evacuees stranded by traffic disruptions. In addition, it provides a detailed explanation of information transmission initiatives that utilize existing facilities in the event of a disaster, and demonstrates the challenges involved with establishing a space for stranded evacuees on higher floors of buildings. Chapter 4 briefly discusses the Urban Renewal and Safety Assurance Plan and uses indicators such as the intake capacity of temporary accommodation facilities and estimation of disaster victims stranded due to traffic disruptions. In addition, it highlights the dangers collectively caused by functions that have been overlooked in the government’s response. Chapter 5 provides a visual overview of the current status of measures for evacuees stranded due to traffic disruptions in the four central wards of Tokyo. Through interviews, we clarified the overall flow to establish temporary civilian accommodation facilities and shed light on the disparities in the prior notice policy. Based on the points clarified in this paper, we believe that future considerations for public-private sector joint disaster drills and the promotion of public awareness will help elevate disaster management performance in special zones for passengers stranded due to traffic disruptions.
