The study on reconstruction of regional core area in regional hub city

Case of Kannabe Kawakita-Kawaminami, Fukuyama, Hiroshima

Abstract

This study deals with reconstruction of regional core area in regional hub city whose feature is car dependent and the core in the regional before merger. According to questionnaire at Kannabe Kawakita and Kawaminami, Fukuyama, three points were revealed. First, this area is car dependent area. However, even though they cannot use own cars, it does not affect their everyday life so seriously. Second, there is not statistically significant relations between positiveness of regional activities and level of existing satisfaction. Third, the residents request realistic reconstruction such as safety roads. The study shows that in similar area, it will be greatly important to strike a balance between residents needs and medium and long term planning theory in the future.