Report of the role of prefectures in city planning under decentralization (Part 2)

A case study of Chiba Prefecture's urban planning vision and wide-area urban planning master plan

Abstract

This report examines the role of prefectures in urban planning under decentralization, using the efforts of Chiba Prefecture as an example. Due to the expansion of living and economic areas, wide-area urban planning that goes beyond municipal areas is becoming necessary. Chiba Prefecture has formulated an ``urban development vision'' from a wide-area perspective, targeting the entire prefecture beyond the city planning area. Based on this vision, we decided to convert the urban planning area master plan to a wide area urban planning master plan. Six wide-area metropolitan areas were established, including areas outside the city planning area. The role of prefectures is to formulate visions that serve as guidelines for urban planning. and coordinating and presenting rules for wide-area urban facilities and land use. In addition, it is the creation and management of a system for collaboration between prefectures and municipalities.