The Relationship with Residents' Consciousness and WTP for the Community Zone Project

Abstract

Since 1996 Community Zones in every region of the country have been maintained, and have reported a variety of positive results. However, some problems have arisen, which can be divided into three categories: 1. Technical problems for improving existing access roads, including controlling automobile traffic. 2. Process problems for residents' participation. 3. Problems of social equity. Focusing on problems 2 and 3, we have surveyed residents in three areas of Nagoya. We analyzed the surveys using the Contingent Valuation Method (CVM) and Covariance Structure Analysis. This analysis revealed the level of awareness residents had of the Community Zone project as well as the value they placed on it.