Abstract
It is effective to utilize the Urban Planning Proposal System in order to promote preservation and upgrading living environment as a part of the resident-initiated Machizukuri activities. This paper aims to define the conditions for effective application of the Urban Planning Proposal System by conducting a local government questionnaire survey throughout the country and case studies. As a result, it finds out there are three conditions for the effective application: participation of dedicated leaders who commit the whole process, active support for plan making and document preparation by municipal government, and flexible application of planning system.
