Abstract
Public works have contributed to the construction of high-quality living space and of the country safe and secure against natural disasters. In recent years, however, negative image for public works is spreading in an atmosphere of criticism for public works. The budget is cut and some projects are delayed or stopped due to its difficulty of obtaining public support. We must promote these works with the agreement of the people. Therefore, it is important to understand the people's impression. We carried out the questionnaire about people's image towards some words, regarding to “public works”, twice. As a result, it was suggested that people's negative image toward “public works” could be improved by their recognition of the significance or emergency.
