A STUDY ON HISTORICAL TRANSITION IN THE USE OF WATERFRONT OF KANDA AND NIHONBASHI RIVERS

Abstract

In recent years, the redevelopment and use of waterfront as part of urban planning has become more and more active all over the country. Some cases in which urban rivers are used for urban planning by occupying land in the waterfront is increasing. On the other hand, in the past, the use of waterfront in Japan was more diverse and on a daily basis than today. This research focused on the Kanda and Nihonbashi rivers, which had been used for various waterfront purpose since Edo period, to get suggestion for sustainable waterfront use. As a result, this research shed light on the historical transition in the use of waterfront changes and the factors. In addition, there are features in use of waterfront, the changes and the factors by each region along the rivers.