Land and Building Renewal Two Years after the Evacuation Order was Lifted Following the Nuclear Accident

Case Study on Futaba Town, Fukushima Prefecture

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to understand the trends in the renewal of land and buildings in Futaba Town, which was affected by the nuclear accident, after the evacuation order was lifted, and to gain knowledge about the recovery of the town and settlement. From the survey of the vacant house and land bank, it was found that there is a high demand for housing and offices, but that matching is not going well. From the on-site survey of land and buildings, it was found that there is a trend of demolition and new construction of housing and industrial facilities. From the survey of settlers, it was found that the main way of life is to live in a neighboring city or town and commute to the town by car. It is pointed out that the perspective of simultaneously providing both employment and housing will be necessary for the future recovery of Futaba Town.