THE PRESENT STATE AND TASKS OF TOWN PLANNING IN SMALL DISTRICTS

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to analyze the present state and tasks of town planning in small districts, especially public participation and disclosure of information. Because of decentralization and the merger of towns and villages, the responsibility of local government has been changing and expanding. Now town planning in small districts in Fujisawa-shi and Setagaya-ku is unique because residents can exchange information and opinions with local officers and other residents. In conclusion, residents can participate more in town planning because of small districts.