Abstract
This paper deals with the development and planning guidelines in Tokyo Metropolitan area, and attempts to clarify the changes of the objective and development control itself. The methodology of this study is based on the analysis of the historic background, environment, change of the time series, areas and contents of guidelines. From this analysis, it is found that the objectives and contents of guidelines became detailed and variable, following the changes of the social conditions. These guidelines could also control the district planning or “MACHI-ZUKURI” as well.
