Landscape Construction Technology in Yamashita Park, Yokohama City

Abstract

Yamashita Park was constructed as a seaside park of Yokohama City, duringthe reconstruction period after the Great Kanto Earthquake in 1923. The stone masonry for shore protection and the reclamation works with rich soil on the site were made for only this Park. Stone steps down to seawater were made in front of the shore protection and beside the park boat basin. A RC-bridge with I-beams was laid over the gate of the boat basin, and asphalt mixture was paved on the surface of the bridge. Most of the initially planted trees become big by this time. Yamashita Park was constructed with the latest and highest technology for earthquake-proof, durability and familiarity with seawater.