Public Space Policy in the Digital Era

Abstract

This article focuses on the use of public space in the Digital Era. In particular, it introduces the policy of public spaces using technology in foreign cities. It introduces the activities of media platforms using IT and SNS from Sotonoba's activities in Japan, and Park(ing)Day, which is a trial of parallel developments across the country, as well as the public spaces in the Digital Era. We want to examine the possibilities and challenges of space utilization in Japan. Chapter 1 introduces NYC311, an open-restaurant and city-bench program in New York City, USA, the Pedestrian Counting System in Melbourne, Australia, as well as the use of technology in overseas municipalities. Chapter 2 presents two technology-transformed streets through the Blueprint for Autonomous Urbanism, published by NACTO, and the Dynamic Streets of Sidewalk Labs in Toronto, Canada. Chapter 3 introduces the activities of Sotonoba and the Park(ing)Day horizontal human resource development course in Japan.