Funabashi Morino City Project Brings Enhanced Commercial, Healthcare, and Childcare Facilities

Conceptual illustration of the completed town blocks Conceptual illustration Community-oriented urban based development nature rich and technologies advanced on FUNABASHI CITY MORINO PROJECT

Funabashi Morino City

＜ Project Outline ＞ PROUD SEASON Name Funabashi Morino City Funabashi Morino City

Location Kita-Honcho 1-chome, AEON TOWN Senior housing Funabashi City, D The Keiyo Bank,Ltd. Shinfunabashi for rent Chiba Prefecture Shinfunabashi Branch *Schedule to open Completion July 2014 in autumn 2017 date PROUD Funabashi Block#1 Block#4 Funabashi City Welfare center A Japanese Stewartia Park B Azalea Park E C Dogwood Park

D Zelkova Park

E Sakura Park

*The overall view of the town blocks published in this brochure is based on the conceptual image drawn in the planning stage and does not reﬂect the actual shape or color. The planting plan indicated herein, including the species and numbers of trees to be planted, diﬀers from the actual plan implemented. 2017.05 Morino City About the City Morino City About the City

Funabashi Morino City “Smart & Share Town” Concept Aspiring to be a forward-thinking, next-generation community “Smart & Share Town” Concept Five acts of sharing Funabashi Morino City is a re-development project being undertaken on a 17-hectare former factory site based on a district plan prepared by Cultivating the value of sharing through Five acts of sharing that support Funabashi City. The project is aimed at creating a town that is surrounded a commitment to innovation and the Japanese spirit the “Smart & Share Town” concept by lush greenery that enriches the lives of residents in every age group. In addition to approximately 1,500 housing units, the project is comprised of “Smart” represents innovative technologies, while “Share” The Funabashi Morino City Project brings enhanced commercial, healthcare, and childcare facilities. By developing public roads expresses the opportunities the residents encounter in comfort to the community by delivering convenience, and five parks/green zones, the project supports not only new residents of their daily lives to form bonds with one another. “Smart & peace of mind, and learning opportunities. At the heart of the town, but also those of the surrounding communities. Share Town” is a vision of urban development for the project are five acts of sharing, including the sharing connecting people by leveraging advanced technologies of the natural environment and the sharing of the planet An old Asahi Glass factory site of over 17 hectares in front and IT networks. with nature. of Shin-Funabashi Station (July 2011). Sharing facilities and equipment Funabashi Morino City Life support Smart City Share Spirit

PROUD SEASON Sharing learning Funabashi Morino City Sharing experiences to the rich environmental new town nurture Learning Green mutual bonds natural technology system the next environment Funabashi generation A General Hospital Block#3 Share Initiatives aimed at creating AEON MALL Smart Share a low-carbon city Funabashi B Morino City advanced traditional C Sharing peace of Pharmacy technology Implementing eco- Japanese spirit mind in and community- disaster defense PROUD Funabashi Safety Eco Life friendly town and crime Clubhouse Block#5 development prevention Smart-Share Town Tobu Urban Park Line Block#2 Shin-funabashi Station D AEON TOWN The Keiyo Bank,Ltd. Shinfunabashi Common area designs to create Shinfunabashi Branch Senior housing for rent a comfortable community. PROUD Funabashi Block#1 Block#4 In multi-family housing complexes, a diverse range of A Japanese Stewartia Park Funabashi City values and lifestyles exist side by side. This makes it all the Welfare center more important to ensure that every resident feels Common area designs produced B Azalea Park comfortable spending time in the community. The common areas in Morino City are designed in such a way by industry-academia collaboration C Dogwood Park E as to facilitate comfortable interactions among residents and nurture a sense of community. “100 Design Techniques for Condominium D Zelkova Park Communities” were an outcome of the The “Morino City” concept industry-academia collaboration between Nomura E Sakura Park A community where trees connect people and space Real Estate and the Japan Womenʼs University Graduate School (winner of the 2011 Good Design Award). Professor Shinoharaʼs community design techniques were incorporated into Funabashi Trees connect Trees connect The forest connects people to people people to places people to the future Morino City.

Specializing in Housing Studies Satoko Shinohara Lab

Japan Women’s University Aerial photograph of the site and its periphery PROUD Funabashi block #1-#5 PROUD Funabashi Clubhouse PROUD SEASON Funabashi Morino City Tree benches A network of trees The town center, (June 2013) 1,497 condominium units 42 detached houses connects the town. a community gathering Graduate School Mainly (ﬁve blocks in total) place, will be designs multi-family housing surrounded by a forest. complexes and studies spatial designs to achieve optimal connections among A community made of shared time and private moments residents in a community. Relaxing daily lives and exciting

AEON MALL Funabashi AEON TOWN The Keiyo Bank,Ltd. Funabashi Morino City Pharmacy Sakura Park out-of-the-ordinary experiences Shinfunabashi Shinfunabashi Branch General Hospital

*The overall view of the town blocks published in this brochure is based on the conceptual image drawn in the planning stage and does not reﬂect the actual shape or 01 color.The planting plan indicated herein, including the species and numbers of trees to be planted, diﬀers from the actual plan implemented. 02 Morino City About the City Morino City About the City

D AEON TOWN Senior housing The Keiyo Bank,Ltd. Shinfunabashi for rent Shinfunabashi Branch Common area designs to create *Schedule to open in autumn 2017 a comfortable community. PROUD Funabashi Block#1 Block#4 In multi-family housing complexes, a diverse range of A Japanese Stewartia Park Funabashi City values and lifestyles exist side by side. This makes it all the Welfare center more important to ensure that every resident feels Common area designs produced B Azalea Park comfortable spending time in the community. The common areas in Morino City are designed in such a way by industry-academia collaboration C Dogwood Park E as to facilitate comfortable interactions among residents and nurture a sense of community. “100 Design Techniques for Condominium D Zelkova Park Communities” were an outcome of the The “Morino City” concept industry-academia collaboration between Nomura E Sakura Park A community where trees connect people and space Real Estate and the Japan Womenʼs University Graduate School (winner of the 2011 Good Design Award). Professor Shinoharaʼs community design techniques were incorporated into Funabashi Trees connect Trees connect The forest connects people to people people to places people to the future Morino City.

Specializing in Housing Studies Satoko Shinohara Lab

AEON MALL Funabashi AEON TOWN The Keiyo Bank,Ltd. Funabashi Morino City Pharmacy Sakura Park out-of-the-ordinary experiences Shinfunabashi Shinfunabashi Branch General Hospital

Town development advocated by Funabashi City Capitalizing on advanced technologies to promote

Funabashi Cityʼs vision of town development in regions where Morino City is located is described in the following: an eco-friendly community life ・ Funabashi City Urban Development Master Plan The Morino City community is united in its commitment to an eco-friendly lifestyle with the help of energy-efficient ・“Yamate District Town Development” (brochure) technologies.

The Houten District, where Morino City is located, is considered to be “a town where residential, agricultural, and industrial areas co-exist in harmony amidst a rich natural environment blessed with lush farmland.” In addition, the What is “enecoQ”? Shin-Funabashi Station East Zone is designated as a mixed-use town zone. An urban development policy is established for this zone with the goal of supplying housing that accommodates the lifestyles of different age groups, offering “enecoQ” is an energy management system in which the energy usage of an livelihood support services, and developing infrastructure essential for community development. entire condominium building is managed by purchasing electricity for the whole building and combining electricity generated by solar powered energy Funabashi City Urban Development Master Plan “Yamate District Town Development” (brochure) resources and the internet (ICT). The enecoQ system offers eco-friendly and economical services by integrating energy and communication technologies. Conceptual image of the town blocks development plan Source: “Yamate District Town Development” brochure (Funabashi City) Source: “Yamate District Town Development” brochure (Funabashi City) ※What is “enecoQ”? “enecoQ” is a new word created by combining “energy,” “ecology,” and “quality. ” The word also represents the ability to put energy to good use, just as a skilled “cook” can make use of ingredients. Combination residential -industrial zone Livelihood support Photovoltaic Generation

Residential zone

・Green networks connecting

Combination the community residential -industrial zone ・Parks and squares for socializing and interaction Collective receipt Visualization of energy usage Shin-funabashi Project of electricity （H EMS）* 1 Station Site ・Pedestrian networks for

Legend enjoyable walking experiences Mixed-use town zone Smart *2 ■ Commercial facilities Electricity Substation Meter ■ Industrial facilities Equipment ■ Multi-family housing complexes Toyo Lapid Line MEMS Web ■ Detached houses Tobu Urban Park Line Urban TEPCO Kaijin Station Multigenerational infrastructure Single ISP *3 Higashi-kaijin Station housing Whole-building Keisei Main Line connecting districts for Internet connection energy Measurement Display management of power usage Communication INTERNET Electricity water Gas District development plan ＜ Project History ＞ MEMS Control Center 2001 Funabashi City announced Residence In 2011, Funabashi City formulated the Development Plan its Urban Development Master Plan. for the Yamate District Shin-funabashi Station East Zone to protect the living environment for future generations. The 2007 Funabashi City began conducting a survey concerning “Yamate District Town Development,” plan made it possible to create an open, beautiful town with the aim of developing a mixed-use town and preserve it into the future. with an attractive streetscape. Electronic devices(AC, fans, elevators, lighting…)

2010 Oct Project owners acquired the project site. Common Space

2011 Jul Funabashi City ﬁnalized the Development Plan for Demand Control *4 Communication Electricity the Yamate District Shin-Funabashi Station East Zone. PROUD Funabashi PROUD Funabashi block #1-#5 50 Aug Clubhouse % Construction of PROUD Funabashi Blocks 1 and 2 began. image image 2012 Apr Aeon Mall Funabashi opened. Energy Management System

The project site was divided into five The building-land ratio for the residential district 2013 Feb The Morino City Community Building Association districts to attract a diverse range of and the mixed-use district is restricted to 50% Town Energy Management Service Mansion Energy Management Service was established. facilities. to secure sufficient open space in the town. （TEMS）: Community （MEMS）: Condominium buildings Mar The town was officially named “Funabashi Morino City.” Residents began moving into Blocks 1 and 2. Morino City adopted Town Energy Management Service The electricity purchased (collectively received) for an

20m (TEMS), a system that manages the energy use of the entire building is combined with electricity generated by ～ Apr Aeon Town ShinFunabashi opened. 31m entire town. By using energy efficiently in common solar and the energy use of the entire building is managed 2.0 m～ May Funabashi General Hospital opened. facilities and each town blocks, the system saves energy by leveraging information and communication technologies 6.5 m and contributes to the development of an eco-friendly (ICT). image image Oct Residents began moving into Blocks 3 and 5. town. An open street view is ensured by Warm and soothing color tones unify 2014 Jul Residents began moving into Block 4. capping the maximum building height the building exteriors of Morino City. *1：HEMS is an acronym for Home Energy Management System, which manages energy usage in homes by leveraging information and communication technologies. at 31 m and setting back the wall *2：me-eneco is the name of a HEMS device used in the enecoQ system. surface line by 2.0 to 6.5 m. *3：pa-eneco is the name of a HEMS device used in the enecoQ system. *4：“Demand control” signifies the regulation of electricity usage in the common areas of condominium buildings remotely by the MEMS Control Center during peak demand, leveraging information and communication technologies. 03 *The diagram is a visual representation of the concept and does not depict the actual system implemented. 04 Morino City About the City Smart-Energy

Town development advocated by Funabashi City Capitalizing on advanced technologies to promote

Residential zone

・Green networks connecting

2010 Oct Project owners acquired the project site. Common Space

20m (TEMS), a system that manages the energy use of the entire building is combined with electricity generated by ～ Apr Aeon Town ShinFunabashi opened. 31m entire town. By using energy efficiently in common solar and the energy use of the entire building is managed 2.0 m～ May Funabashi General Hospital opened. facilities and each town blocks, the system saves energy by leveraging information and communication technologies 6.5 m and contributes to the development of an eco-friendly (ICT). image image Oct Residents began moving into Blocks 3 and 5. town. An open street view is ensured by Warm and soothing color tones unify 2014 Jul Residents began moving into Block 4. capping the maximum building height the building exteriors of Morino City. *1：HEMS is an acronym for Home Energy Management System, which manages energy usage in homes by leveraging information and communication technologies. at 31 m and setting back the wall *2：me-eneco is the name of a HEMS device used in the enecoQ system. surface line by 2.5 to 6.5 m. *3：pa-eneco is the name of a HEMS device used in the enecoQ system. *4：“Demand control” signifies the regulation of electricity usage in the common areas of condominium buildings remotely by the MEMS Control Center during peak demand, leveraging information and communication technologies. 03 *The diagram is a visual representation of the concept and does not depict the actual system implemented. 04 Smart-Energy Smart-Energy

Demand response (exclusively owned spaces in condominium buildings) 200 units of EV-charging equipment/ EV car sharing Unlike the standard electricity billing system in Japan that determines the amount based on monthly consumption levels, enecoQ employs “Smart Plan,” which sets the electricity rate based on the consumption levels measured every 30 minutes. Approximately 200 chargers for electric vehicles, or about 20% of the number of parking spaces, If the average of 30-minute electricity consumption level is high, electricity bills will increase. Conversely, electricity bills can are available in Morino City. In addition, each block has a car-sharing program for EV. image be reduced by avoiding the simultaneous use of household appliances and keeping the electricity rate low.

Making Smart Use of the Smart Plan: Example 1 Making Smart Use of the Smart Plan: Example 2 EV town security Avoid using household appliances that run Use power-consuming household appliances for a long time at the same time for shorter periods. A security guard is stationed at the clubhouse during the night and makes rounds throughout Residents can save money on their electricity bills by using Residents can save energy by using power-consuming the town. household appliances that run for a long time such as washers microwaves and dryers in shorter periods to keep their and dishwashers at different times, instead of simultaneously. consumption levels below the red zone. The key is to lower the peak consumption levels and distribute electricity use to keep the rate low. Vehicle to Home (VtoH) for emergencies

Normal use Smart use During a power outage, electric vehicles are used as an emergency power source to ︿︿〈Electricity rate〉〈Electricity rate〉 Conceptual

Electricity used Electricity used send electricity to electrical equipment in the clubhouse. image Reduce electricity bill by RED RED Clubhouse using appliances during ZONE 30-min 30-min ZONE Hi low-rate time zones Hi average average Dishwasher YELLOW YELLOW Wireless LAN in common areas Smart street lighting TV TV ︵︵ ZONE ZONE kW kW Dishwasher During emergencies, the internet is sometimes more Street lighting is controlled remotely by transmitting data ︶﹀ Air ︶﹀ Air stable than mobile phone lines. Wireless LAN is installed in to and from individual street lights through power cables. conditioner conditioner lounges and other common areas, allowing residents to By measuring power consumption and observing GREEN GREEN gather information in emergencies. cumulative lighting time, smart street lighting curbs Lighting Lighting ZONE ZONE energy consumption and streamlines street lighting Preparing breakfast Getting ready for Low Making coﬀee Low using microwave the day using dryers maintenance operations. Refrigerator Refrigerator Emergency power Electricity generator 19:00 20:00 21:00 19:00 20:00 21:00 〈h〉 7:00 30min 7:30 30min 8:00 〈h〉 Communications equipment image image

Lounge entrance Entrance System operator

My Page Schedule management, lighting control, failure monitoring Personal Smart Living Computer Phone Panel Residents can access “My Page” to Wireless LAN Common area terminal Monitor screen view their past power usage and during a disaster rankings in their condominium Available for use as a shared Smart Tablet Note PC to access the Internet Central serve building. The information is updated phone PC PC in emergency situations every 30 minutes and is also Central server system available on PCs or smartphones. image ・Control (on/off, dimming, etc.) ・Streetlight management Digital signage (schedule management, failure monitoring, etc.) internet Digital signs are installed in each block and at the 2013 Energy Conservation Validation Project (2013) clubhouse entrance. They display notices from the strata PHS,3G,etc. Results as of summer 2014 (13：00-16：00, 7th August – 6th Sep 2013) council and information on neighborhood and community A survey was conducted in Blocks 1 and 2 Research Nomura Real Estate Development Peak cut（kW） : ▲11.1% Electricity consumption (kWh):▲6.9% activities. Residents can also use the signs to check the of PROUD Funabashi from 2013 to 2014 Familynet Japan Street lights are equipped Central Research Institute of amount of electricity generated by the solar power system with power-line concerning the residentsʼ awareness of Electric Power Industry ■A group（Smart-Plan Tariff/Information supplied） communication (PLC) ■B group（Smart-Plan Tariff/Information and specialized saving energy report delivered） 2 Power line communication Period From August 2013 and the reduction in CO emissions in each block, as well LonWorke energy conservation and the effects of to November 2014 (16months) Effect of Effect of as the energy usage and the proportion of electricity energy-saving measures. The project -6.6% -4.9% Participant Total: approx 500 units Smart-Plan -6.9% Smart-Plan supplemented by solar power generation in common demonstrated the effectiveness of the Effect of Effect of Smart server Purpose ①Which one is most effective specialized areas. The digital signs switch to an emergency mode “Smart Plan” electricity billing system and -11.1% specialized cabinet for peak cut? Energy saving Energy saving during natural disasters and power outages so that energy-saving tips. ②How effective? residents can gather emergency information. As many as 500 households participated 貰う in the survey, one of the highest among A B A B the validation projects conducted in Japan Tariff Real time Advice Smart server system system indicator report Peak cut (kW) Electricity consumption (kWh) concerning energy-saving measures for ・Control (on/off, dimming, etc.) multi-unit residential complexes. ・Software for control (on/off, dimming) and management (failure monitoring, etc.) Display Example Display Example

05 *The photographs of equipment, devices, vehicles, etc. are for reference purposes only. 06 Smart-Energy Smart-Energy

Normal use Smart use During a power outage, electric vehicles are used as an emergency power source to ︿︿〈Electricity rate〉〈Electricity rate〉 Conceptual

Lounge entrance Entrance System operator

My Page Schedule management, lighting control, failure monitoring Personal Smart Living Computer Phone Panel Residents can access “My Page” to Wireless LAN Common area terminal Monitor screen view their past power usage and during a disaster rankings in their condominium Available for use as a shared Smart Tablet Note PC to access the Internet Central serve building. The information is updated phone PC PC in emergency situations every 30 minutes and is also Central server system available on PCs or smartphones. image ・Control (on/off, dimming, etc.) ・Streetlight management Digital signage (schedule management, failure monitoring, etc.) internet Digital signs are installed in each block and at the 2013 Energy Conservation Validation Project (2013) clubhouse entrance. They display notices from the strata PHS,3G,etc. Results as of summer 2014 (13：00-16：00, 7th August – 6th Sep 2013) council and information on neighborhood and community A survey was conducted in Blocks 1 and 2 Research Nomura Real Estate Development Peak cut（kW） : ▲11.1% Electricity consumption (kWh):▲6.9% activities. Residents can also use the signs to check the of PROUD Funabashi from 2013 to 2014 FAMILYNET JAPAN Street lights are equipped Central Research Institute of amount of electricity generated by the solar power system with power-line concerning the residentsʼ awareness of Electric Power Industry ■A group（Smart-Plan Tariff/Information supplied） communication (PLC) ■B group（Smart-Plan Tariff/Information and specialized saving energy report delivered） 2 Power line communication Period From August 2013 and the reduction in CO emissions in each block, as well LonWorke energy conservation and the effects of to November 2014 (16months) Effect of Effect of as the energy usage and the proportion of electricity energy-saving measures. The project -6.6% -4.9% Participant Total: approx 500 units Smart-Plan -6.9% Smart-Plan supplemented by solar power generation in common demonstrated the effectiveness of the Effect of Effect of Smart server Purpose ①Which one is most effective specialized areas. The digital signs switch to an emergency mode “Smart Plan” electricity billing system and -11.1% specialized cabinet for peak cut? Energy saving Energy saving during natural disasters and power outages so that energy-saving tips. ②How effective? residents can gather emergency information. As many as 500 households participated 貰う in the survey, one of the highest among A B A B the validation projects conducted in Japan Tariff Real time Advice Smart server system system indicator report Peak cut (kW) Electricity consumption (kWh) concerning energy-saving measures for ・Control (on/off, dimming, etc.) multi-unit residential complexes. ・Software for control (on/off, dimming) and management (failure monitoring, etc.) Display Example Display Example

05 *The photographs of equipment, devices, vehicles, etc. are for reference purposes only. 06 Share-Community Share-Community

For a sustainable community Creating communities

Funabashi Morino City aims to be a “future hometown” by encouraging the residents to connect with and support one another through community and neighborhood activities, and work together to improve the community. PROUD Funabashi Clubhouse Community clubs Community clubs are formed to nurture a Morino City Town Association sense of community among residents. Based at (formerly Morino City Community Building Association)? the clubhouse, the clubs help residents take on new challenges or learn something new. A community nurtured by the collaborative effort of residents and businesses Through the club activities, residents form bonds with one another and enhance their In February 2013, the Morino City Town Association, consisting of residents and businesses in the community, was attachment to the community and established in response to calls from project owners. The objective is to nurture a healthy and comfortable living neighborhood. environment and a sustainable community. The Council was operated with the support of the project owners for three years after its establishment, and independently by the members since then. In 2015, the third year of its establishment, the Council was registered as a residentsʼ association of Funabashi City at the proposal of the residents. Many programs are introduced at the initiative of the members. Community club activities

Morino City Residentsʼ Association (formerly Morino City Town Association)

The Morino City Residentsʼ Association Approaches to create community – City Association (formerly Morino City Town Association) consists of Blocks 1 to 5 of PROUD Block #1 Funabashi, the Association of Detached Bureau Houses, Aeon Mall Funabashi, Aeon Block #2 Town Shinfunabashi, Keiyo Bank Block #3 Individual Hula dancing club Parent-child playgroup Summer festival workshop Yoga class Shinfunabashi Branch, and Morino City Activities Block #4 Association Member Pharmacy. Town meetings are held supported by project Meeting Block #5 periodically to give residents and owners * Detached-housing association businesses a chance to discuss what they desire and what solutions are Keiyo Bank Funabashi Morino City community activities feasible. Priority is given to the Nomura AEON MALL / Shopping Mall Real Estate. AEON TOWN / Super Market discussion process, and decisions are Mitsubishi made by unanimity during town Corp. Morino City Pharmacy meetings. Funabashi General Hospital Nomura Real Estate Partners Nihon University Nomura Real Estate Wellness School of Science and Engineering. Showa Ceremony / funeral hall

* For the three-year period ending March 2016

Activities

The main activities of the Association include those that are essential to all residents, such as neighborhood beautification and disaster defense, as well as community-building events. As of 2017, more than 90% of the residents have joined the Association.

Community-improvement activities (public-oriented activities) Community-building events (voluntary events)

Disaster defense Greening/beautiﬁcation Summer festival Big band concert

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For a sustainable community Creating communities

Morino City Residentsʼ Association (formerly Morino City Town Association)

The Morino City Residentsʼ Association Approaches to create community – City Association (formerly Morino City Town Association) consists of Blocks 1 to 5 of PROUD Block #1 Funabashi, the Association of Detached Bureau Houses, Aeon Mall Funabashi, Aeon Block #2 Town Shinfunabashi, Keiyo Bank Block #3 Shinfunabashi Branch, and Morino City Activities Individual Hula dancing club Parent-child playgroup Summer festival workshop Yoga class Association Member Pharmacy. Town meetings are held supported Block #4 by project Meeting periodically to give residents and owners * Block #5 businesses a chance to discuss what Detached-housing association they desire and what solutions are Funabashi Morino City community activities feasible. Priority is given to the Nomura Bank Real Estate. discussion process, and decisions are Mitsubishi Shopping Mall made by unanimity during town Corp. meetings. Super Market Pharmacy

Nihon University Funabashi General Hospital School of Science and Engineering. Nomura Real Estate Partners

* For the three-year period ending March 2016

Activities

Community-improvement activities (public-oriented activities) Community-building events (voluntary events)

Disaster defense Greening/beautiﬁcation Summer festival Big band concert

07 08 ÉcoQuartier certiﬁcation Project evaluation ÉcoQuartier certiﬁcation Project evaluation

Acclaim for Funabashi Morino City Smart Share & Town Concept Funabashi Morino City won a World Smart City Award in the Project category Funabashi Morino City has earned a good reputation at home and abroad for its advanced environmental technologies and low-carbon infrastructure, as well as for its participatory community-building approach in which residents form at the Smart City Expo World Congress 2013 held in Barcelona, Spain bonds with another and work together to improve the community. The Funabashi Morino City project was the winner of the World Smart City Award in the Project category at the Smart City Expo World Congress 2013 held in Barcelona, Spain. The award recognized the projectʼs “Smart & Share Town” concept as an initiative that continuously creates environmental value.

Funabashi Morino City was awarded ÉcoQuartier (eco-district) certification by the government of France in 2016 Assessment of Funabashi Morino City

Funabashi Morino City became the first project outside France to win the ÉcoQuartier (eco-district The award recognized the fact that the project is not a project in the experimental stage, but a large-scale certification) quality label, a certification awarded by the Ministry of Housing and Sustainable private-sector re-development initiative covering housing, commercial facilities, and a hospital that fully incorporated Homes of France (“the French Ministry of Housing”). The project was recognized particularly for advanced environmental technologies, as well as the fact that it has developed low-carbon infrastructure by continuously creating environmental value and developing the foundation for a low-carbon society incorporating mechanisms for area management. through collaboration among the government, the private sector, and civil society. 〈Reasons for the Award〉・The project is based on an innovative urban re-development plan that combines a wide variety of smart city solutions, such as energy efficiency improvement, sustainable environmental considerations, and the use of information communication technologies. What is ÉcoQuartier certification（Label ÉcoQuartier, eco-district certification）? ・These initiatives are playing effective and crucial roles in community activities. The French Ministry of Housing awards the ÉcoQuartier quality label (eco-district certification) with the aim of realizing World Smart Cities Awards high-quality living through sustainable urban development. The certification is designed mainly for neighborhood associations in France. By 2016, 800 cities have participated, and 51 districts have been selected for the certification The Smart City Expo World Congress 2013, an international conference and exhibition, was held from among 353 projects. The ÉcoQuartier certification system has an impressive record of promoting sustainable in Barcelona, Spain. Some 9,000 visitors from nearly 400 cities from 29 countries participated community development in France. in this conference dedicated to the development of a sustainable society. To obtain ÉcoQuartier certification, a project is reviewed based on 20 criteria under four categories: The international congress established the World Smart Cities Awards to recognize projects that (1) Approach and process; (2) living environment and uses; (3) territorial development; contribute to its concept. Award winners are selected by a jury comprised of representatives and (4) preservation of resources and adaptation to climate change. from the World Bank and other external experts. The 2013 awards received over 200 entries in total from 35 countries for the three categories of city, project and innovation. 〈 ÉcoQuartier certification assessment criteria 〉

Approach and process Living environment Territorial development Preservation of resources and adaption to climate change Good Design Awards 1- Carrying out projects that meet 6- Working with the existing city 11- Balanced local economic development. 16- Taking initiatives to anticipate everyoneʼs needs. and proposing an appropriate density. 12- Providing a wide range of functions and adapt to climate changes and risks. 2- Management for the entire project period. 7- Implementing conditions of mutual help. in the community. 17- Conserving energy and promoting the use 3- Incorporating the life-cycle-cost approach. 8- Providing a safe and healthy living 13- Optimizing the consumption of of renewable energy resources and recovery. PROUD Funabashi 4- Taking account of usersʼ practices environment. resources and developing local sectors 18- Reducing, recovering and recycling waste. （MIRA SATO: Futuristic Hometown Project）（FY 2013） and managersʼ constraints. 9- Taking account of landscape and short circuits. 19- Preserving and managing water resources. 5- Implementing continuous assessment and architectural qualities. 14- Favoring walking/bicycling 20- Preserving and promoting biodiversity, and improvement practices. 10- Promoting the local heritage, history and public transport. soils and natural environments. and identity of the neighborhood. 15- Deploying innovative services and networks. Morino City Green Curtain Project: Assessment of Funabashi Morino City a project undertaken by the entire community to grow green curtains（FY 2013）

Following a review process of approximately one year, the Funabashi Morino City Project was deemed to have satisfied all certification criteria based on its town FORESTCITY BIGBAND: meetings, energy management system, community community development through music（FY 2014） development, and support for the local circular economy, and was awarded the certification. Funabashi Morino City was particularly recognized for its participatory community development and its spirit of putting the Toru Matsudo, the mayor of Funabashi City (left), and Kamezo Nakai, Chair community first. The certification is a testament to the Morino City Residentsʼ Association: of Nomura Real Estate Holdings (right), receive the certification from A platform for fostering a sustainable community（FY 2015） project ownersʼ sustainable and comprehensive town Emmanuelle Cosse, Minister of Housing and Sustainable Homes. development efforts.

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Funabashi Morino City was awarded ÉcoQuartier (eco-district) certification by the government of France in 2016 Assessment of Funabashi Morino City

09 10 Conceptual illustration of the completed town blocks Conceptual illustration Community-oriented urban based development nature rich and technologies advanced on FUNABASHI CITY MORINO PROJECT

Funabashi Morino City

＜ Project Outline ＞ PROUD SEASON Name Funabashi Morino City Funabashi Morino City

Total site area 17.6 ha Funabashi A General Hospital Housing and 1,497 condominium units Block#3 facilities (ﬁve blocks in total) 42 detached houses AEON MALL Commercial facilities Hospital/ Funabashi B Morino City childcare support facilities C Pharmacy Project owners Nomura Real Estate PROUD Funabashi Development Co., Ltd. Clubhouse Block#5 Mitsubishi Corporation Block#2 Construction 2011 to 2014 Tobu Urban Park Line schedule Shin-funabashi Station Location Kita-Honcho 1-chome, D AEON TOWN Funabashi City, The Keiyo Bank,Ltd. Shinfunabashi Chiba Prefecture Shinfunabashi Branch Senior housing Completion July 2014 for rent date PROUD Funabashi Block#1 Block#4 Funabashi City Welfare center A Japanese Stewartia Park B Azalea Park E C Dogwood Park

D Zelkova Park

E Sakura Park