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JR Hakata City ⇒ New Kyushu Landmark Was Born ・ Station-Front Plaza Revamped Presentation Topics Kyushu Railway Company Kyushu Railway Company The Hakata Station Building and Plaza and its Central Role in the Urban Development of the Hakata District, Fukuoka City 28 November 2012 Kyushu Railway Company Location of Fukuoka City Kyushu Railway Company Finland Japan Fukuoka City Basic Information about Fukuoka City Kyushu Railway Company 600Mi 300Mi 100Mi Facts About Fukuoka ① Located in the far west of Japan ② Population of approx. 1.5 million ③ Close to Shanghai, Seoul and other Asian cities Gateway to Asia with tourist numbers increasing every year Basic Information about the Hakata DistrictKyushu Railway Company Hakata Facts about Hakata ◆ Located in the center of Fukuoka City Shin-tosu Kurume ◆ Has become the business center of Chikugo-funagoya western Japan and the gateway to Shin-Omuta Shin-tamana Kyushu Kumamoto Hakata Station is the biggest transport Shin-yatsushiro hub in Kyushu, used by around 400,000 people each day Shin-minamata Kyushu Shinkansen(Bullet Train/High- Izumi speed Rail)line fully opened in Sendai March 2011 Kagoshima-Chuo Major changes to the Hakata District Shinkansen(Bullet Train/High-speed Rail) in Kyushu New Hakata Station Building Opened in March 2011Kyushu Railway Company ・ New station building built: JR Hakata City ⇒ New Kyushu landmark was born ・ Station-front plaza revamped Presentation Topics Kyushu Railway Company ①①.. UrbanUrban DevelopmentDevelopment EffortsEfforts ②②.. JRJR HakataHakata City:City: Structure,Structure, Features,Features, ArchitecturalArchitectural DesignDesign ③③.. TheThe KyushuKyushu ShinkansenShinkansen Presentation Topic ① Kyushu Railway Company UrbanUrban DevelopmentDevelopment EffortsEfforts Issue ①: Insufficient Pedestrian Space Kyushu Railway Company ◆ Not enough pedestrian space, even though the plaza was 15,400㎡ Around 70 Around 70 ｍ ｍ Around 220ｍ Issue ①: Insufficient Pedestrian Space Kyushu Railway Company ◆ Pedestrian areas were too small Issue ①: Insufficient Pedestrian Space Kyushu Railway Company ◆ Station concourses were crowded or did not have enough room for walking. Issue ②: Poor Pedestrian Safety Kyushu Railway Company ◆ Area around the station not enough safe for pedestrians JR Hakata Station Hakata Bus Center Hakata Post Office Issue ③: Inconvenient Transport ConnectionsKyushu Railway Company ◆ Plenty of transport, including the Shinkansen, other conventional trains, subways, buses and taxis, but stops were spread out over a wide area, making connections difficult. JR Hakata Station Transport Center Hakata Post Office ● Bus Stop ▲ Taxi Stand Issue ④: Inconvenient Pedestrian PassagesKyushu Railway Company ◆ Hakata underground area was very uneven with many pitches, making it more difficult to reach other parts of the station Issue ⑤: Insufficient Shopping Facilities Kyushu Railway Company ◆Not enough shopping and social functions ・ Shopping area only 1/5 of the size of Tenjin ・ ㎡ shopping district Iwataya (49,000 ) 313,800 ㎡ ・Hakata Daimaru (45,000㎡) ・ ㎡ ・Hakata Izutsuya (17,000㎡) ・Fukuoka Mitsukoshi (38,000㎡) ・ ㎡ ・Ming (5,000㎡) ・Bivi Fukuoka Tenjin (28,000㎡) ・ ㎡ ・Deitos (8,000㎡) ・Daiei Shoppers (21,000㎡) ・ ㎡ ・Transport Center (11,000㎡) ・Solaria Plaza (20,000㎡) ・ ・Yodobashi Camera (18,000㎡) ・Tenjin Underground Area (17,000㎡) 63,900 ㎡ ・Shintencho (14,000㎡) 5x ・Solaria Stage (13,000㎡) ・Tenjin Core (12,000㎡) ・IMS (10,000㎡) Hakata Station Area Tenjin Station Area Source: Kyushu Data Book 2006 (in November 2005) Meanwhile, sales productivity was 1.5x higher in the Hakata Station area than in Tenjin’s. Issue ⑥: Few Open Spaces Kyushu Railway Company ◆ Few open spaces such as parks Hakata Gate Station-front Plaza Fujita Park Chikushi Gate Station-front Plaza Meiji Park Otoha Park Parks near Hakata Station were small and far apart Suijo Park Former Fukuoka Prefecture Public Hall The greenery-poor streetscape near Hakata Station Tenjin Chuo Park City Hall Plaza Kego Park Tenjin’s parks and open spaces are gathered in large areas Issue ⑦: Insufficient Space and Continuity between Station and Streets Kyushu Railway Company ◆ Not enough pedestrian areas that were pleasant to walk in ◆ Large number of three-way intersections → all people could see was streets, with little variety All that could be seen was buildings, with little greenery – not a pleasant place for walking ① Solution : Make transport facilities closer togetherKyushu Railway Company Public transport facilities Plenty of pedestrian space closer together More barrier-free (more even surfaces) Solution ②: More Pedestrian Space Kyushu Railway Company Plenty of pedestrian space 2nd floor deck 1st floor passage Underground passage Standard drop-off/ pickup area Revamped Station-front Plaza Kyushu Railway Company Station-front plaza adorned with seasonal trees and sculptures Lit up at night Presentation Topic ② Kyushu Railway Company JRJR HakataHakata CityCity (Structure,(Structure, Features,Features, ArchitecturalArchitectural Design)Design) JR Hakata City and Station-front Plaza Kyushu Railway Company Overview of JR Hakata City Kyushu Railway Company JR Hakata City Shinkansen Conventional Tracks Train Tracks Building with area of approx. 200,000 m2 developed to accommodate 400,000 users per day Overview of JR Hakata City Kyushu Railway Company Restaurant Zone Concert Halls Shopping Zone Department Store Overview of JR Hakata City Kyushu Railway Company Sanyo Kyushu Station Building Shinkansen Shinkansen (Approx.100m) Station-front Plaza Conventional lines Approx.30m Approx.30m Old station building Chikushi Hakata Gate Parking lot Gate Parking lot Shinkansen 8 conventional New station building tracks train tracks (JR Hakata City) ◆ Most distinctive feature: buidling structure with the most efficient use of the area above and below the tracks ◆ Building surrounds the 8 conventional train tracks for largest area possible in limited space Symbol of JR Hakata City Kyushu Railway Company Giant clock symbolizes the station Massive, dynamically curved roof “Tsubame-No-Mori Hiroba” (Rooftop Garden) Kyushu Railway Company Rooftop garden 60 meters above the ground Plaza for children “Nakamise” stalls with the feel of a festival Railway Shrine: prayers for safe travel Miniature Train & Observation Terrace Kyushu Railway Company The miniature train is a hit with children and parents Observation terrace affords a view of the city Tile Art Project Kyushu Railway Company Large work of art made with Arita tiles, a traditional craft industry of Kyushu and Japan Tiles feature pictures of leaves, insects, and other flora and fauna submitted by the public Presentation Topic ③ Kyushu Railway Company KyushuKyushu ShinkansenShinkansen SeriesSeries N700N700 “Mizuho” and “Sakura” Kyushu Railway Company As symbolized by the keyword “rin” expressing the beauty, strength and dignity of Japan, the comfort of Japanese-style service is expressed. Series 800 “Sakura” and “Tsubame” Kyushu Railway Company Uniquely Kyushu design Kyushu Railway Company ...Thank you for your kind attention.
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