2023 Volume 78 Issue 5 Pages I_337-I_346
Although Japan’s population is declining, the final size of the population remains unknown. Concerns have arisen about the decline of urban functions in central cities, especially in rural areas. Therefore, it is extremely important to understand the minimum population and population density at which urban functions can continue to exist. For this study, the minimum population and minimum population density of the induction areas for which urban functions can be sustained were examined based on location probabilities. The analysis revealed a location trend for each facility within the core areas. Threshold values were ascertained based on those. Compared to existing states of actual sites, some sites do not meet the thresholds. It is possible to consider the focused population concentration and a review of the site setting.
