2016 Volume 15 Issue 1 Pages 46-49
For local revitalization, community-based town planning is necessary. But there are many issues, such as lack of community's independence. This study is aiming to explore solutions of the issues and factors of successful community-based town planning through illustrating a case study of community-based town planning in Fukura district of Minami-awaji city. The study found the important elements from Fukura case study. The first element is enhancing community independence through local common property management system by the local people's initiative. The second element is the development of the community-based town planning system, based on the traditional local common property management. The development resulted in the establishment of Fukura town development promotion council, which various local organizations participated in. The council has provided opportunities which many residents can discuss local issues. The third element is the self-reliant financial management system through utilizing local resources. The self-reliant financial management system could integrate various local organizations and establish the independent community town development.
