A proposal of evaluation items for location optimization plans from the perspective of promoting physical activity

Abstract

A compact and walkable city, which is the goal of the location optimization plans, is expected to promote residents’ physical activity and improve their health. We proposed items to evaluate the location optimization plan from the perspective of physical activity and evaluated plans formulated by 44 municipalities in the northern Kanto region. Additionally, we validated our evaluation items by correlating the results with population statistics of the municipalities and by interviewing with a couple of municipality officials in charge of urban planning.