The aim of this study is to elucidate how residents’ perception and use of green belts (“forests”) in housing complexes changed when such spaces were redeveloped in order to meet residents’ needs to eliminate parts considered as obstacles from the viewpoints of perception and utilization. The opinion of residents about the forest space in Tamadaira was that its balance was improved by the redevelopment, its overall atmosphere was lightened, and the space became easier to use. Consequently, the forest was considered to have become more valuable. The use of forests preserved in the area also increased as a result of redevelopment, and the residents’ perception of the forests was improved. This higher evaluation is attributed to the comprehensive improvement of forests in accordance with the needs of residents, whereby the presence of forests was the objective of planning and scholarship through long-term workshops and green academic seminars.
