DEVELOPMENT OF VISUALLY UNDERSTANDING "REBUILDING DESIGN GAME"

Abstract

This paper shows the effects of a method called "Rebuilding Design Game", developed for urban planning through community participation. In December 1998, we used the method at K region in Urawa-shi, Saitama-ken. This is where workshops have been held for expanding and reorganizing a street since 1996. Findings are; (1) A final plan was decided through the process of visually understanding the design and the exchanging of opinions; (2) Not only physical structures but also images of life and privacy issues were discussed; (3) Locatrions of residences and shops were concretely arranged. Citizens could imagine daily lives there.