Analysis of Environmental Regeneration Projects and Examination of Reconstruction Urban Development for Areas surrounding Interim Storage Facilities

Abstract

Regarding the interim storage and out-of-prefecture final disposal of soil removed from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident, technical aspects and social acceptance in the receiving areas are not the only factors to be considered. Issues such as community development and communication with local residents near interim storage facility are also critical areas to be addressed. This report provides an overview of the current situation and looks at issues relevant to areas surrounding interim storage facilities through analysis results and practical knowledge extracted at an environmental restoration project using “pattern language” in a village called Iitate Mura. It introduces an example of analysis using ‘community capital framework’ and ‘participatory leaflet creation’ for Okuma Town. Finally, the paper suggests that when considering future designs for reconstructive urban development which combines both methods, the importance of consensus building and community reconstruction according to each unique local context is key.