Abstract
The following are indispensable for future urban planning of Kanagawa Prefecture:
1. In regard to the land use, we must maintain the system of zoning and complete the urban master plan of Kanagawa Prefecture.
2. In regard to the urban facilities, we must improve their quality from the viewpoints of disaster prevention, environment and welfare. And we must also improve the so-called “venous” facilities, such as waste treatment facilities.
3. In regard to the process of urban planning, more substantial systems for citizens' participation from the beginning and the two-way exchange of opinions must be formulated.
If decentralization of power is realized, municipalities will be required of more autonomy and individuality, and face competition with their counterparts. With empowerment of municipalities, we, prefectural government, would like to play a broader part, such as coordination of their relations and consideration of environmental issues.
