A Study on Development and Improvement Planning by Classification of Dense Urban Area in Yokohama City

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to classify the dense urban areas of Yokohama City, clarify the characteristics and issues of each area, and then consider highly effective development and improvement plans. This study classifies dense urban areas according to their social and physical characteristics. Categorizing produced four clusters in terms of social characteristics and five clusters in terms of physical characteristics. Each cluster has different characteristics and issues. To address each issue, it is necessary to consider a development and improvement plan appropriate for each area. It is also important for the government to intervene in areas where dense urban areas are considered unlikely to resolve naturally.