Study on the Actual Conditions of Voluntary Associations in Sanda City, Hyogo Prefecture.

Abstract

In Sanda City, Hyogo Prefecture, voluntary associations are active and take deep interest in Machidukuri (Community Building). The study is based on a survey of 23 voluntary associations in Sanda City. We surveyed associations about their activitie sv,iews, management, and relations with community councils. As a result, we can classify the associations into four types. They have differences in motivation of the inauguration, and relations with community councils. The first type is established by a public association. The second type is the cultural class. The third type is the circle related with the community council. The last type is the circle of interest. In some types, we found the factors of the participation in the town planning. It is remarkable that the motivation of a public association ,and a voluntary association in the other area is effectiv ein the first type.