After the Restructuring of Public Facilities

Abstract

The restructuring of public facilities is a challenging task for persons in charge, since users and citizens often object to the abolishment or consolidation of facilities and services they enjoy. However, judging from the continuously decreasing population and presumed future financial squeeze, the task will be achieved sooner or later, whether the method is planned and appropriate or not. Various problems after restructuring efforts will emerge due to inconsistency in the restructuring of public facilities, infrastructures, land use, and urban services. Desirable and persuasive city theory and vision befitting depopulation and shrinkage will be inevitable to achieve coherent urban planning and administration.