Study on Conditions for the Continuation and Disappearance of Farmland After Land Readjustment Projects

A Comparison of Paddy Fields and Vegetable Fields in Nakagawa Ward, Nagoya City

Abstract

Recently, the need for the preservation and utilization of urban farmland has been emphasized. From the perspective of urban planning, it is essential to actively incorporate urban farmland into the city's layout. This study focuses on Nagoya City's Nakagawa Ward, aiming to clarify the conditions for the continuation or disappearance of urban farmland remaining after the completion of land readjustment projects. The indicators used include the scale of farmland plots (farmland area), the number of roads adjacent to the plots, the width of adjacent streets, and the zoning in which the farmland is located. As a result, it was found that compared to other indicators, the farmland area was relatively clearly identified as a condition for continuation, with vegetable fields ranging from 50㎡ to 300㎡ and paddy fields ranging from 300㎡ to 650㎡.These suggestions imply that when considering the positioning of farmland within urban areas, it is preferable to examine and evaluate the differences between paddy fields and vegetable fields in terms of preservation and utilization."