2006 Volume 29 Issue 4 Pages 39-47
Since the 1950s, two major political policies have addressed urban development issues.
These are the dispersion policy and the concentration policy regarding business functions in the city center of Tokyo. The 1950s was a period of economic growth. The concentration of business functions in the core city of Tokyo could have triggered economic growth in Japan. However, it could also have resulted in various types of urban problems related to traffic, environment, and housing dimensions. The two policies mentioned above play a vital role in improving urban conditions. Currently, there are a considerable number of ongoing projects being undertaken in Tokyo; these two urban policies reflect the process of area redevelopment. This paper explains the process of integrating these two policies.
It also emphasizes the importance of partnerships between the public and private sectors.
