2023 Volume 22 Issue 3 Pages 479-486
This case study report focuses on the Nada-Chuo-Itiba Market in Kobe City and clarifies the historical evolution of the subject site, the process leading to the development of the open space by temporary use and its progress as a market up to the present. Next, the actual use of open space by temporary use by local activities is clarified in terms of groups, content and location. The involvement of the groups and individuals in the target area with the open space by temporary use and their attitudes towards the establishment of open space by temporary use will then be clarified. From the above, the role of open space by temporary use in the target area in terms of disaster prevention and community activities in town planning is clarified, and future issues are discussed.