Chapter 4 ------107 kucho district), developments that bring out the out the bring that developments district), kucho distinctive characteristics of the area are under to, with aims advanced is redevelopment as way business an international create among others, center, pleasant urban land urban spaces, new scapes, and promote area management. and Development Area for Council The Source: Management of Otemachi, Marunouchi and Yur akucho. OMY Area Yura In the OMY Area (Otemachi, Marunouchi, Using the Exceptional FAR District System, the FAR that was not used by the station building was transferred or sold to surrounding blocks to pro cure the funds needed for preservation and restoration of the building. Shibuya Scramble Square Scramble Shibuya Shibuya Scramble Square is the tallest building in Shibuya, rising to a height mixed-use facility has an observation large This ground. above meters of 230 facilities and offices. commercial exchange facility, industrial deck, Shibuya Scramble Square. Source: Preservation and restoration of Tokyo Station Building (Marunouchi Exit) (Marunouchi Building Station of Tokyo and restoration Preservation s business center. The The Marunouchi district has developed as Japan’s business center. Entering the 2000s, preservation and restoration of the station building Advancing urban renewal ◉ district’s landmark, and is Station Marunouchi exit building is the Tokyo fondly known as the “redbrick station building.” It has also served as the as a three-story building,WWII It was first built before Tokyo. gateway to but was partially ravaged by fire during the war. It was rebuilt as a two- after the war. story building in the recovery efforts ◉ in the creation of the landscape of Japan’s capital, was determined to be important from the perspective of international competitiveness, and the an important cultural Station Marunouchi building was designated Tokyo (name System District FAR Exceptional the of Japan. Using property Block System with amendment of the law in changed to Exceptional FAR 2004), work began on preservation and restoration of the building, and in station was 2012, restored about to a century after it was Tokyo first built, its original form. - 09 thine thine due to remodeling and expansions conducted repeatedly since the early 20th century, the station front around the stations were was also falling into disrepair, making overflowingit difficultto say with that the area was fully people, exhibiting its potential. To and solve such issues, taking the buildings op portunity of the Tokyu move Toyoko underground, railway Line’s improvement projects such as aligning the JR Yamanote Line and land Saikyo Line, rezoning along with the recon in front of the station are being advanced plaza and expansion of Hachiko Square projects such as the construction of an underground struction of the station building. In addition, through partnerships with the four redevelopment projects adjacent to the station and national road projects, de velopments that will have ripple effects on the area around the station, such as construction of a vanced. vertical pedestrian network, or “urban core,” are being ad Large-scale redevelopment around Shibuya Station redevelopment around Shibuya Large-scale With number of bus users. It ranks among the top in Tokyo in eight lines run by four railway operators. Shibuya Station is a major terminal station servicing However, the station was becoming labyrin the area is a cultural trendsetter and information provider. its concentration of commercial and business facilities, Resurrection of Shibuya River of Shibuya Resurrection restored and a rich Shibuya River was partnership, Through a public-private was developed. green pedestrian walkway Shibuya Stream. Source: - Special Block for Urban Renewal: Special Example 2 GINZA KABUKIZA Co., and Kabukiza Ltd. Co., Shochiku Sources: Ltd. Special Block for Urban Renewal: Block for Urban Renewal: Special Example 1 Tokyo Midtown Hibiya Ltd. Fudosan Co., Mitsui Source: Sumida ward （2,040ha） Koto ward While also utilizing redevelopment projects, projects for Tokyo, totaling about 2,400 hectares, were designated as Priority Priority as designated were hectares, 2,400 about totaling Tokyo, By designating Areas for Urban Renaissance. Development Areas for Urban Renaissance within these Development Special other and use, FAR land ease areas to development priority private developers were able to propose existing regulations, designs. more flexible city planning advanced throughout the city. urban renewal are being Tokyo city center and Tokyo waterfront area Taito ward Taito Chuo ward Tokyo station Tokyo Accumulating urban functions and bolstering international competitiveness (1980s-2010s) Tokyo Takes the Leap to Become a World City Priority Development Areas for Urban Priority Development Renaissance Areas for Special Priority Development Urban Renaissance Development areas not designated by Government Metropolitan Tokyo the 】 Akihabara station Chapter4 Tamachi station Tamachi 【 Shinagawa ward （22ha※） Chiyoda ward Shinagawa station Bunkyo ward Minato ward Osaki station Hamamatsucho station Toshima ward Toshima （184ha） Shinjuku ward （143ha） and Daishigawara area Ikebukuro Station station Haneda Airport South, Kawasaki Tonomachi, Tonomachi, Airport South, Kawasaki Haneda Shibuya ward Haneda Airport Area around Ikebukuro Advancing urban renewal urban Advancing and Tamachi station and Tamachi Area around Shinagawa station Shibuya station （139ha） （221ha） Shinjuku station Ota ward Meguro ward station station Area around Shibuya Area around Shinjuku The Act on Special Measures Concerning Urban RenaissanceAct on Special Measures Concerning The Kanagawa prefecture Tokyo Metropolis Tokyo Priority Development Areas for Urban Renaissance and Special Priority Development Areas for Urban Renaissance Development Areas for Urban Priority Renaissance and Special Development Areas for Urban Priority Renaissance. were designated under an ordinance as Priority Development Areas for Urban hectares, totaling about 2,400 In 2002, seven districts in Tokyo, and the Special the Act on Special Measures Concerning Urban Renaissance was amended, with the aim to strengthen international competitiveness, In 2011, mainly in the special priority development ar In these priority development areas, Priority Development Area for Urban Renaissance system was established. was enacted in 2002, and in the same year, seven districts in seven districts in and in the same year, was enacted in 2002, In order to revive Japan’s economy, which had been stagnant which had been stagnant economy, In order to revive Japan’s on cities, which are the source of since the 1990s, focusing by request upon government, national the 2000, from vitality, the Government, decided to enhance Metropolitan Tokyo the through competitiveness international raise and of cities appeal urban renewal. eas, through high quality development plans applying private sector proposals, urban renewal is being advanced to further strengthen Tokyo’s international urban renewal is being advanced to further strengthen Tokyo’s proposals, plans applying private sector development eas, through high quality competitiveness. and have been designated Special Priority Development Areas for Urban Renaissance, about 2,700 hectares, six areas, For areas concerning Tokyo metropolis, (as of October 2018). * The land area noted for Areas for Urban Renaissance been designated Priority Development have hectares, about 3,000 eight areas, is for the portion within the Tokyo metropolis. and Daishigawara Kawasaki Tonomachi, Haneda Airport South, Government. 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