Promoting Construction of the Three Ring Expressways of the National Capital Region Metropolitan Expressway This circular route is approximately 47 kilometers long and links areas within an approximate 8 to 10 kilometer radius from the center of Tokyo. With the section linking the No. 3 Route to the Wangan Route completed in March 2015, the Central Circular Route fully opened to traffic. This has resulted in less concentration of traffic in the city center. The volume of traffic in the area within the Central Circular Route (*1) has declined by five percent and time lost due to traffic conges- tion (*2) has gone down by about 50 percent. Among other benefits, the time required to travel to from during rush hour has been reduced by about 21 minutes. Tokyo Outer (Gaikan) This route is approximately 85 kilometers long and links areas within an approximate 15 kilometer radius from the center of Tokyo. Up until now, a roughly 34 kilometer section between Oizumi Inter- change and Misato Minami Interchange has been in operation. Work is currently underway on the section between Misato Minami Interchange and the Higashi-Kanto Expressway, which is due to be completed in fiscal year 2017. In April 2007, the city plan for the section between the Kan-etsu Expressway and the Tomei expressway was changed from an elevated route to an underground route and the project became ready for implementation in May 2009. Currently this project is being carried out by the central government and the East and Central Expressway Companies. The TMG is requesting that the central government and the expressway companies complete this project in time for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Regarding the section between the Tomei Expressway and Wangan Roadway, since no concrete plan is yet in place, the TMG is working with the central government and other related bodies with the aim of formulating a plan as soon as possible. Metropolitan Inter-City Expressway (Ken-o-do) This route is approximately 300 kilometers long and extends over Tokyo and its four surrounding prefectures at an approximate 40 to 60 kilometer radius from the center of Tokyo. With the opening of the Takaosan Interchange to Sagamihara-Aikawa Interchange section in June 2014, the entire 24.6 kilometer portion of the expressway that runs through Tokyo (Ome Interchange to Sakaigawa, Kana- gawa Prefecture), is in service, and the Kan-etsu, Chuo, and Tomei expressways are now linked by the 㪤 㪫㫆㪿㫆㫂㫌㩷㪡㫌㫂㪸㫅㩷㪜㫏㫇㫉㪼㫊㫊㫎㪸 㪼㫋㫉㫆 Metropolitan Inter-City Expressway. 㫇㫆㫃㫀㫋 㪸㫅㩷㪠㫅 㫋㪼㫉㪄㪚 㪢 㫀㫋㫐㩷㪜㫏㫇㫉㪼 㪸㫅 㫊㫊㫎㪸 㪄㪼 㫐 㫋㫊 㫌 㩷

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23 Development of Railways and New Transportation Systems

Tokyo’s railways and new transport systems are unrivalled in the world in their extensive network, precision, and safety. The TMG will continue its efforts to further improve the networks, make it easier to transfer between train lines, provide more barrier-free environ- ments and services, and solve issues with railway crossings.

Improvement of Subway Lines The construction of subway lines has been implemented based on a central government council’s report (Council for Transport Policy Report No. 18). In addition, the TMG is working to promote the improvement and integration of subway services, and increase passenger convenience.

Tsukuba Express/Nippori-Toneri Liner The (New Joban Line), which links Akihabara and Tsukuba, was developed to ease crowding on JR Joban Line trains, enhance the public transportation network in the northeastern portion of Tokyo, and promote the growth of the areas along the line. The whole line opened in August 2005. The Nippori-Toneri Liner was planned as a new transportation system to resolve the inconvenience of poor public transport in northeastern Tokyo and contribute to the development of the areas along the line by linking Nippori and Minumadai-shinsuikoen. It opened in March 2008. Tsukuba Express (New Joban Line) Nippori-Toneri Liner / The Rinkai Line and New Transit Yurikamome were planned with aims that include enhancing the public transportation network in the Tokyo Waterfront Sub-center and contributing to the promotion of devel- opment of the areas along the lines. Full operation of the Rinkai Line began in December 2002, with mutual use of the operation facilities with the JR Saikyo Line. The Yurikamome began operations between Shimbashi and Ariake in November 1995, and between Ariake and in March 2006. Rinkai Line Yurikamome Tama The Tama Monorail was planned to enhance the public transportation network in the Tama area and strengthen mutual cooperation between core cities. The section between Tachikawa-kita and Kamikitadai, and the section between Tachikawa-kita and Tama Center opened in November 1998 and January 2000, respectively. Tama Monorail

24 Basic Policy for Railway Crossing Measures Approximately 1,050 level railway crossings still remain in Tokyo (as of the end of March 2014), causing traffic congestion and many other problems. The Basic Policy for Railway Crossing Measures was formulated in June 2004 with the $GHQTG #HVGT aim to enhance Tokyo’s attractiveness as a global city and to promote urban renewal. In this basic policy, 394 level crossings were selected as priority areas for study and project implementation by fiscal 2025. Among these priority areas, 20 sections were then selected to be exam- ined for construction of two-level cross- Example of large-scale project Resource: Bureau of ings by elevating or lowering the tracks, for two-level crossings Construction and 83 sections were selected to be ( Line near Ring Road No. 8) examined for other measures such as $GHQTG #HVGT two-level crossings using road elevation or tunneling, provision of pedestrian ೨ ᓟ overpasses or underpasses, shorter bell warnings of train approach, and road- widening across the tracks. The early implementation of measures for railway crossings is presently being pursued based on this basic policy. Example of road-widened crossing

BRT Linking the City Center and Tokyo Waterfront City The TMG is planning to introduce BRT as a new transport service centering on Ring Expressway No. 2 and linking the city center to Tokyo Waterfront City. Expectations are that the Kachidoki, Harumi, Toyosu and Waterfront City area will develop as a new face of Tokyo, which offers residential space and also increased capabilities as a MICE and international tourism desti- nation. However, there are places where access to rail services is poor and there is overcrowding at some stations and their surrounding areas during rush hour. Moreover, around 6,000 housing units are scheduled to be created in the repurposing of the Olympic Village following the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, meaning that transportation needs in Articulated bus the area will increase further. To respond to needs quickly and flexibly, a set of core aims was formulated in August 2014 and project partners were sought. The “Committee for BRT Linking the City Center and Waterfront City” was established and discussions held from a range of perspectives about developing a BRT system. A basic plan, or draft plan for the project, was compiled in April 2015. Later, in accordance with the basic plan, bids were solicited for a BRT operator and in September 2015, an operator was selected. With the aim of launching operations in 2019, the TMG is progressing with implementation of a BRT system that surpasses traditional bus travel, making use of fuel cell buses, which will have board- ing and alighting available at all doors, easy payment methods to avoid delays, technology for preci- sion stopping at bus stops, and a consistent design concept throughout the sytem.

25 Promotion of Aviation Policies It is essential to bolster the airport functions of the National Capital Region for Tokyo to develop as a global city. The TMG is taking many initiatives to address this challenge. These include efforts to further strengthen functionality at Haneda Airport and increase its interna- tional flights and to have Yokota airspace returned to Japan.

Enhancing Functionality of Haneda Airport and Increasing I nternational Flight Services The TMG had been lobbying the central government to re-expand and introduce regular interna- tional flights to Haneda Airport, and had also cooperated in a variety of ways including providing the central government with interest-free loans for construction of a new runway. As a result, Runway D opened for service in October 2010, and regularly scheduled international services commenced. In March 2014, the number of arrival and departure slots at Haneda was increased from 303,000 to 447,000 annually. Proposal Proposal Nagareyama However, it is predicted that by the Koshigaya Nagareyama South Saitama City North City City City City Yosikawa wind Kawaguchi Misato wind City Kashiwa Souka City City City Shonan early 2020s capacity at airports in the Fujimi City Kawaguchi City Shiki City Warabi machi Souka Misato City Yashio City Shonan Asaka Miyoshi Shiki City City City machi Toda City City Machi Warabi City City Yashio National Capital Region will again be Asaka Toda City City Matsudo City Wako City Matsudo Niiza City -ku Adachi-ku Wako City City Kamagaya Kiyose City Niiza Itabashi Adachi-ku Kamagaya City inadequate. In order to meet the needs of City City -ku Kita-ku Kita-ku City -ku -ku Higashikurume Nerima-ku Katsushika Arakawa Ichikawa City Arakawa-ku -ku -ku the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Nishitokyo Toshima Ichikawa City -ku -ku City Bunkyo TaitoSumida Funabashi City City Bunkyo Sumida Funabashi Nakano Nakano Taito Musashino -ku -ku -ku Musashino -ku -ku City -ku Edogawa -ku Shinjuku -ku Edogawa City Shinjuku City -ku Chiyoda -ku Games, as well as air travel beyond the Suginami -ku Chiyoda -ku Mitaka -ku Mitaka -ku Koto-ku -ku -ku Koto-ku City Narashino City Shibuya Chuo-ku Narashino Shibuya Chuo-ku City -ku City -ku Minato Minato Games, Hanada Airport’s capacity has to Chofu CitySetagaya -ku -ku -ku -ku Urayasu Urayasu Komae Komae City City City City Meguro be expanded. To respond appropriately -ku -ku Shinagawa -ku A Landing runway -ku C Takeoff runway to the growing needs of air travel, the Kawasaki City Ota-ku C Landing runway Ota-ku D Takeoff runway TMG is working to further increase Flight time (includingㆇ↪ᤨ㑆Ꮺ 䇽 Flight䇼ㆇ↪ᤨ㑆Ꮺ䇽 time A Takeoff runway path㪈㪌ᤨ䌾㪈㪐 ᤨ (including䊶㪍ᤨ䌾㪈㪇ᤨඨ path daytime flight capacity, looking at every change) change)䋨⚻〝ಾᦧ 䊶㪈㪌ᤨ䌾㪈㪐ᤨ C Landing runway ᤨ㑆䉕฽䉃䋩 䋨⚻〝ಾᦧᤨ㑆䉕 angle including the central government’s Dotted line Dotted฽䉃䋩 line estimated estimated⚻〝䈱⎕✢䈲 current proposals for flight paths over height of Sodegaura height of over A Landing runway ⚂㪍㪃㪇㪇㪇㪽㫋 City ⚻〝䈱⎕✢䈲 over 6,000ft Sodegaura 䇼⚂㪈㪃㪏㪇㪇㫄䋩 ⚂㪍㪃㪇㪇㪇㪽㫋䋨⚂㪈㪃㪏㪇㪇㫄䋩 City 6,000ft B Takeoff runway (1,800m) central Tokyo. While investigating ways 䊶 એ਄䉕ᗐቯ (1,800mએ਄䉕ᗐቯ) to reduce noise and taking thorough Max.90 times/ho ur Max.90 times/ho ur measures to ensure safety and security, Proposed flight paths (Ministry of Land, the TMG, bearing in mind the schedule up Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism) to 2020, is pressing the central government for timely delivery of the necessary facilities and the building work related to sound reduction. In these ways, the TMG is taking steps to further increase Haneda Airport’s functions and international connectivity. Use of the vacant land at Haneda Airport In October 2010, a plan was compiled for developing the land left vacant after completion of the Haneda Airport offshore develop- ment project and the re-expansion project and concrete initiatives have been taking place. In Zone 1 of the site, development by Ota-ku is progressing including a land readjustment project aiming to make it a center for the creation and spread of new industry. In Zone 2 the central government is taking steps to introduce lodging 㪱㫆㫅㪼㩷㪈 facilities and business complexes by inviting proposals from 㪠㫅㪻㫌㫊㫋㫉㫀㪸㫃㩷㪼㫏㪺㪿㪸㫅㪾㪼㩷 㪱㫆㫅㪼㩷㪉 㪽㪸㪺㫀㫃㫀㫋㫀㪼㫊 㪘㫀㫉㫇㫆㫉㫋㩷㪿㫆㫋㪼㫃 㪤㫌㫃㫋㫀㫇㫌㫉㫇㫆㫊㪼㩷㫆㫇㪼㫅㩷 㪚㫆㫄㫄㪼㫉㪺㫀㪸㫃㩷 business operators and so on. 㫊㫇㪸㪺㪼㫊㪃㩷㪼㫋㪺㪅 㪺㫆㫄㫇㫃㪼㫏㪃㩷㪼㫋㪺㪅 While coordinating with the relevant parties, the TMG will continue to work to develop the vacant land. Development of vacant land at Haneda Airport Reversion of Yokota Airspace Yokota airspace, currently controlled by the U.S. Armed Forces in Japan, is a vast space that extends over Tokyo and nine other prefectures. In September 2008, part of the airspace was returned to Japan. Still, in order to ensure air traffic that is safer and more efficient, and has less adverse noise impact, full reversion of Yokota airspace, realignment of airspace in the National Capi- tal Region, and unified air traffic control by Japan is indispensable. To this end, the TMG will continue urging the national government to negotiate with the U.S. government for total reversion of the airspace.

26 Promotion of Logistics and Other Measures Logistics Measures Logistics is an important infrastructure supporting industry and daily life. In February 2006, the metropolitan government announced the Comprehensive Vision for Logistics, presenting the basic concepts behind future policies for logistics. Based on this vision, more efficient distribution is promoted to boost international competitiveness and to enhance lifestyles and the environment. Reforms in the transportation and logistics will be tackled from various perspectives including the construction of a regional logistics network covering land, air, and sea (improving connections between seaport/airport areas and inland areas through the promotion of road developments such as the three ring expressways), the updating of the functions of logistics hubs in the ward area (Keihin, Itabashi, Adachi and Kasai centers), the boosting of the logistics functions in the Tama area based on development of the Metropolitan Inter-City Expressway (Ken-o-do), the improvement of loading zones in entertainment/shopping districts, and the guiding of large trucks to express-

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Ken-o-do Joban Expressway Development of advanced services Kan-etsu Gaikan Ring Road which increase functionality while Expressway retaining existing facilities to Central Circular support comfortable lifestyles Route

Inner Circular Chuo Route Higashi-Kanto Expressway Expressway/ Surrounding area Operator supporting regional Tomei Higashi-Kanto logistics Expressway 2nd Wangan Expressway/ Shopping/ Road Tateyama Line commercial district Strengthen connection Urban planning which includes 3rd Keihin Road with road network efficient logistics through Tokyo Wan Wangan Roadway Aqua-Line coordination between operators and the local area Logistics Hub Logistics Hub (Around Ken-o-do) (Around Ken-o-do) Note: This is a schematic image of TMG’s future vision/period for distribution based on policies such as the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism’s policy for Efficient logistics supporting comfortable lifestyles development of the 3 ring expressways and 9 radial roads. Development of a Regional Distribution Network of Land, Sea, and Air Transportation Promotion of Comprehensive Measures for Parking In January 2007, the TMG released a Comprehensive Manual to Resolve Parking Problems, which compiled the basic concepts to deal comprehensively with parking issues and included case studies of measures taken for parking. Based on this manual, the metropolitan government is, in coopera- tion with the municipalities and other organizations, implementing comprehensive measures dealing with parking issues. Using existing parking lots, the Bureau of Urban Development is striving to resolve lines formed by taxis waiting for passengers and to expand the number of cooperative coin-operated parking facili- ties providing space for loading and unloading trucks.

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27 Creation of a Comfortable Urban Environment

Creating a City Rich in Greenery A city’s greenery̶represented mainly by parks and green spaces̶serves a variety of roles. It brings a sense of ease and calm to daily life, sustains the urban environment, provides areas for recreation, and can supply space for evacuation in the event of disaster. The TMG is carrying out the following measures with a view to fostering a city blessed by water and greenery and in harmony with the environment. City-Planned Parks and Green Spaces In Tokyo, among sites totaling some 10,800 hectares designated as parks and green spaces under the City Planning Act, 2,300 hectares require ongoing development. Based on the Development Policy for City-planned Parks and Green Spaces, which was last revised in Decem- ber 2011, the TMG promotes systematic development of parks and green spaces to create water and greenery networks and to improve Tokyo’s disaster-preparedness. Tokyo Rinkai Disaster Prevention Park Comprehensive Policy for Preserving Greenery With greenery being lost to urbanization, Tokyo and its municipali- ties jointly formulated the Comprehensive Policy for Preserving Green- ery in May 2010 to systematically protect the greenery of cliff lines, estate woodlands, and other areas. Based on this policy, initiatives are being taken to preserve greenery, including designating special conservation zones, and zones for main- taining and increasing scenic farmland areas, and promoting the Tokyo greenery preservation project, which supports greenery conservation Scenic farmland by citizens’ groups in collaboration with a private fund. In addition, the TMG encourages the designation of green production districts, with a view to conserving agricultural lands. Privately-Run Parks and Park Usage Development Systems The TMG has put in place a unique scheme that utilizes the dynamism of the private sector in identifying underdeveloped city-planned parks and green spaces that are suitable as evacuation areas and opening them to the public. And in central Tokyo, where space is at a premium, there is a park usage development scheme which encourages the provision of park facilities and the building of lively communities. Guideline for Greenery Development in Privately Owned Public Spaces To enhance the value of open spaces created in the process of large-scale urban development, the TMG established the Guideline for Greenery Development in Privately Owned Public Spaces to facilitate the creation of spaces such as greenery networks and safe and pleasant areas.

Creation of Kankyojiku Image of Image of the suburbs city center “Kankyojiku” are networks of urban spaces lush with greenery. These networks are Sidewalk Roadway Sidewalk created when the urban facilities that form Access street Setback the infrastructure, including roads, rivers, Condominium yard Street (Urban facility)

and parks, and the adjacent communities Surrounding community High-quality urban Surrounding community development are developed in an integrated manner to development facilities generate broadandsubstantial greenery, Image of “Kankyojiku” open spaces, and pleasant landscapes. The TMG is utilizing guidelines on Kankyojiku formulated in 2007 and the Kankyojiku Council established in 2008 to promote the formation of these areas. In addition, the TMG is also working with municipalities to create kankyojiku, learning from areas where the program has already been implemented.

28 Water Resources and the Effective Use of Water The TMG is working with the central government and other authori- ties to develop water resources in order to safeguard against problems such as water shortages which can affect the life of the city and its residents. TMG initiatives to develop water resources, which began with the construction of the Ogochi Dam on the Tamagawa River com- pleted in 1957, are currently underway at the Yamba Dam. In addition, to ensure the effective use of our precious water resources, guidance is provided to large building owners and developers to use reclaimed wastewater for purposes such as in toilet flush systems and rainwater, which normally flows into the sewer system, for sprinkling and other Image of the completed Yamba Dam purposes. Beautifying the urban landscape To create an aesthetically pleasing urban landscape, it is important to define the future vision of Tokyo’s landscape as a whole, and to effectively carry out policies for the landscape by align- ing various measures. The TMG is undertaking initiatives for the realization of a beautiful and elegant capital, based on the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Landscape Ordinance and the Tokyo Landscape Plan. Landscape Creation Through a Filing System and a System for Prior Consultations The TMG is carrying out landscape creation using a system for prior consultation regarding developments, taking into consid- eration the criteria for each area. Charateristic natural and topo- graphical features of the city landscape which are important to the physical identity of the city as a whole are designated as “central scenic belts.” Areas around cultural heritage garderns Central scenic belt of the Kokubunji and other sites which are of particular importance in promoting cliff line (Chofu City) a pleasant urban landscape are designated as “special land- scape creation districts.” For construction of large-scale buildings and structures that require city planning decisions, a system for prior consultations at the planning stage of the project, before the start of actual application procedures, has been established to encourage plans that give due consideration to the landscape. These include high quality designs around the Imperial Palace and preservation of the scenic landscape of the Diet Building. Hama-rikyu and Shiba-rikyu Gardens special landscape creation district Selection of Historic Architectural Structures (Hama-rikyu Gardens) Tokyo is promoting the creation of elegant and attractive landscapes by select- ing and conserving historically significant structures that convey Tokyo’s history and culture. Among historically valuable architectural structures, which are, in principle, over 50 years old, those that are of significant importance to Tokyo's land- TMG-designated architectural Historic landmarks especially scape are selected by the governor (80 as of structure of historic value important for the landscape end February 2016). The government helps Former residence of Count Garden of the former residence to preserve these by providing information Ogasawara (Shinjuku Ward) of the Iwasaki family (Taito Ward) boards and other support. Also, among gardens and architectural structures with historical value, such as cultural properties, those which have an especially high impact on their surroundings in the creation of a good land- scape are designated by the governor as “historic landmarks especially important for the landscape” (29 as of end February 2016).

29 Guidelines for Preservation of Historic Landscapes In order to promote the creation of historic landscapes in areas around TMG-designated 㪫㪤㪞㪄㪻㪼㫊㫀㪾㫅㪸㫋㪼㪻㩷 architectural structures of historic value and 㪸㫉㪺㪿㫀㫋㪼㪺㫋㫌㫉㪸㫃㩷 historic landmarks especially important for the 㫊㫋㫉㫌㪺㫋㫌㫉㪼㫊㩷㫆㪽㩷㪿㫀㫊㫋㫆㫉㫀㪺㩷 㫍㪸㫃㫌㪼㩷㪸㫅㪻㩷㪿㫀㫊㫋㫆㫉㫀㪺㩷 landscape, guidelines for preservation of 㫃㪸㫅㪻㫄㪸㫉㫂㫊㩷㪼㫊㫇㪼㪺㫀㪸㫃㫃㫐㩷 historic landscapes in accordance with the 㫀㫄㫇㫆㫉㫋㪸㫅㫋㩷㪽㫆㫉㩷㫋㪿㪼㩷 Landscape Ordinance have been formulated 㫃㪸㫅㪻㫊㪺㪸㫇㪼 to request the due consideration of develop- ers carrying out construction projects near 㪘㫉㪼㪸㩷㫎㫀㫋㪿㫀㫅㩷㪸㩷㪈㪇㪇㫄㩷 such buildings. 㫉㪸㪻㫀㫌㫊㩷㫆㪽㩷㫋㪿㪼㩷㪹㫌㫀㫃㪻㫀㫅㪾 Illegal Advertising The TMG is working to prevent the display and post- ing of illegal advertising through efforts such as the establishment of a penalty system that makes public the names of violators and imposes fees, as well as requiring outdoor advertising permit stickers be affixed to approved advertising materials (program took effect in January 2009). Starting in fiscal 2005, the TMG made changes to its outdoor advertising business notification system, adopting a registration system for outdoor advertising businesses, so that precise guidance can be given to advertising companies. Campaign to remove illegal advertising Furthermore, due to increased public concern about the urban landscape, a campaign to remove abandoned signboards, stickers, posters, and other advertising material placed on utility poles and other roadside facilities has been conducted annu- ally since fiscal 1997 through the cooperation of road management authorities, the police, and the residents of Tokyo. Cooperative efforts to remove illegal signs along the course of the Tokyo Marathon before the holding of the marathon have also been conducted since 2007. Recycling of resources Recycling in Construction In Tokyo, large amounts of construction byproducts, including surplus soil and concrete waste, are generated every year. Efforts are being made to curb the volume of byproducts generated, as well as to reuse them as construction materials, to help reduce the impact on the environment and facilitate Tokyo’s sustainable development. By stipulating goals and rules for recycling, including the formulation of the Tokyo Metropolitan Construction Recycling Promotion Plan, the TMG is promoting efforts ranging from reducing the amounts of construction byproducts to reusing and recycling them. Notably, as an effort to reuse surplus soil, the TMG has established the Tokyo Metropolitan Center for Recycling of Construction Surplus Soil to treat surplus soil for use as materials for backfill and in other ways.

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Promoting Appropriate Management and Renewal of Apartments/Condominiums In Tokyo, there are around 1.68 million condominium units, the equivalent to approximately one quarter of the total number of households, making this an important living arrangement for residents of the city. However, various issues arise in matters such as the building’s mainte- nance, management, and reconstruction, especially in the case of condominiums with unit owners, as it is difficult to build a consensus among the many right holders. The TMG is taking a comprehensive approach in promoting measures for condominiums, such as supporting the initiatives of condominium associations and owners, in order to encour- age appropriate management, renewal of aged condominium buildings, and other efforts.

Appropriate Apartment/Condominium Management Insufficient management of apartment and condominium buildings, such as negligence in conducting renovations at the proper time, could push up the pace of the building’s deterioration. To address the issue, the TMG implements a number of initiatives including raising awareness through seminars and guidebooks, providing consultation by lawyers and other specialists, and subsidizing interest on loans for improvement and retrofitting of common areas. Promoting Earthquake-Proofing of Condominium Buildings If damaged by an earthquake, apartment and condominium buildings, because of their size, could pose a significant danger to the surround- ing area by, for instance, blocking a road. In light of this, the TMG collaborates with municipalities to encourage actions for earth- quake resistance of these buildings, including providing financial assistance for seismic evalu- ation and retrofitting, and introducing the efforts of condominiums that were able to implement seismic retrofitting at seminars and other events. In addition, TMG employees, personnel of Visit to a condominium association local municipalities, and others visit condominiums built according to the old earthquake resistance standards, and give advice on seismic retrofitting to raise awareness. Encouraging Renewal of Condominiums Measures taken to encourage the retrofitting or reconstruction of aged condominium buildings include the sending of experts to give advice to condominium associations, renting out metropoli- tan housing or providing information on other temporary housing to people needing a place to live during the rebuilding process, and collaboration with the municipalities in providing subsidies or other financial assistance to help cover the costs of reconstruction and other such initiatives.

Reconstruction of a large condominium complex

31 Promoting the Spread of Apartments/Condominiums Securing the Minimum Amount of Energy for Life Continuity Performance Promotion of Life Continuity Performance Housing Since fiscal 2012, the TMG has been promoting the spread of LCP (Life Continuity Performance) housing, which are condominiums and apartments equipped with features that allow the residents to continue living within their home even in the event of a disaster. Information on such housing is collected, registered, and publicized on the official website. A project will be implemented to encourage apartments/condominiums, public housing, and other buildings, to introduce energy supply systems that combine stand-alone power generators, such as co-generation facilities, and commercial power through reception of high voltage power, which will enable operations of eleva- tors and water pumps to be continued in the event of earthquakes and other disasters. The TMG will work to spread LCP housing by widely introducing such buildings, including ones where the project has been implemented, in pamphlets and through other means.

Leveraging the Private Sector to Encourage the Supply of Diverse Housing To ensure that housing can be used comfortably over the long-term, carrying out appropri- ate maintenance and renovation work is essential. In addition, with the need to realize a low-carbon society in order to address the issue of global warming, the TMG will promote initiatives aimed at the creation of eco-friendly dwell- ings, including energy-efficient and long-life housing. At the same time, the TMG will support efforts by municipalities to utilize vacant housing.

Promoting Housing Renovations and Other Maintenance The TMG is working to build an environment where the residents of Tokyo can renovate their houses with no fears by implementing measures such as setting up a consultation desk and prepar- ing a guidebook. To build a stock of long-lasting, high-quality housing, the TMG is engaged in promoting the spread of housing with features such as earthquake resistance, ease in maintenance, management, and retrofitting, and energy efficiency as well as a designated minimum floor space, by accrediting these as long-lasting high-quality homes. Promoting the Prevalence of Environment-Friendly Housing As environmental issues grow increasingly serious, the TMG is working to reduce environmental impact by enhancing housing performance including greater energy savings. To this end, a pilot project for long-life environment-friendly housing aiming for a 50 percent reduction of life-cycle carbon dioxide emissions is now underway. This project uses metropolitan government- owned land to supply houses with high environmental performance, and employs methods gleaned from the Higashimurayama City Honcho district project field test to keep costs down to the level of conventional housing. Energy-savings are monitored after residents move into the houses and the data are made available to metropoli- Long-life and environment-friendly housing tan residents and housing providers. (Miyoshicho, Fuchu City) Promoting Use of Energy-Saving Technologies Improving housing insulation can reduce energy used by heating and cooling units. The TMG is working to have more newly built houses fulfill energy-saving standards. The metropolitan govern- ment is also taking measures to encourage energy-saving in existing housing, using, for instance, the Guidebook on Energy-Efficient Home Renovations, which offers useful technical information concerning renovations to boost insulation, and the results that can be expected.

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