抄録
From the perspective of social capital, Nagareyama City faces several challenges, including changes in bonding social capital, a lack of bridging social capital, and dysfunction in linking social capital. While initiatives such as the Open Garden and the Green Chain Strategy have had significance from an environmental conservation standpoint, the absence of well-structured mechanisms for citizen participation has resulted in the prioritization of urban development.
For Nagareyama City to achieve sustainable urban development, it is essential to rebuild social capital by fostering relationships between long-term and new residents, enhancing citizen participation in environmental policies, and strengthening collaboration between the government and the community. Through these efforts, the city can go beyond mere population growth and develop into a truly livable community that maintains a strong sense of local cohesion.
