Setagaya City Basic Plan FY 2014 to FY 2023

Setagaya City Basic Plan FY 2014 to FY 2023 Summary A City of Civic Involvement and Collaboration Where Children Can Thrive Setagaya City Basic Plan Summary Published: March 2014 Edited/Published by: Setagaya City Policy Management Department Basic Concept/Policy Research Department City of Setagaya 4-21-27 Setagaya, Setagaya-ku 154-8504 Tel. 03-5432-1111 (main switchboard) (Public Relations Publication Registration No. 1128) This publication was printed on recycled paper. City of Setagaya Message from the Mayor Setagaya City Basic Concept Approved September 27, 2013 Mayor Setagaya City was established in 1932 with the merger of two towns and two villages, these being Setagaya, City of Setagaya Komazawa, Tamagawa, and Matsuzawa. Later, in 1936, another two villages, Chitose and Kinuta, merged with this Nobuto Hosaka municipality to form today’s Setagaya City. Today, the city has grown into the largest residential community in Tokyo. Over the years, residents and the city have pursued autonomy and building a tolerant and vibrant community, while Aspiring to be a City of Civic Involvement and working together to protect the area’s culture, traditions and precious natural environment, including the Kokubunji cliff Collaboration Where Children Can Thrive line, many rivers, and farmland. At the same time, Setagaya City’s demographics have changed greatly over the years due to Japan’s aging population and declining birthrate, causing a steady increase in the number of single and elderly households. With the Based on the new basic concept for Setagaya for the next two decades approved in September 2013 by the Setagaya City Assembly, globalization of finance, labor, information and other factors advancing, we are also faced directly with limitations in the City of Setagaya has drawn up a basic plan that will serve as the fundamental guidelines defining the city’s administrative terms of natural resources. The current times also require that we tackle income disparity, a declining birthrate, and management for the next decade in accordance with our medium- to long-term vision, including future population estimates and maintaining social security; among other issues. Additionally, the Great East Japan Earthquake and nuclear accident fiscal outlook. have shown us once again the importance and urgency of ensuring that we are always prepared in advance for natural The City has worked hard to make the process behind the formulation of the basic concept and basic plan transparent and open to disasters. Not only this, these incidents have served as an impetus for re-examining the way we live and the structure of the general public. In addition to symposiums and town meetings, we have also held a number of civic workshops for which our local communities. participants were randomly selected from Setagaya City residents. Despite these challenging times, it is absolutely imperative that we be able to pass on our naturally abundant living This plan will comprehensively and systematically implement various policies that cover areas such as welfare, children and environment, as well as our culture and regionality that respects diversity with co-existence we inherited from our education, living environment and urban planning, based on the following three policies. First, establish civic autonomy (civic forefathers, to our children and youth. That is, we need to build up a city where networks are fostered by diverse human participation and social inclusion) in which residents take the lead in running their communities, second, achieve a community in resources and all people can live in comfort and peace of mind, supported by trustworthy relationships. harmony with the environment in which we maintain a sound living environment while creating new appeal and vitality for the city; With this approach in mind, Setagaya City has established nine different visions as part of the basic concept that and third, expand autonomy and promote sustainable autonomous community management. defines its future goals and philosophy. These will serve as public guidelines for the next two decades. Residents will Particularly, we will give priority to the following six policies: promote a community in which planning and education geared take the lead in becoming involved in the community, deepening their connections to the community, and ensuring their toward children and youth would like to live in, promote a comprehensive community care system and living environment that will independence and autonomy. The city will endeavor to achieve the basic concept together with residents and businesses support the elderly, the disabled, and others at home and ensure they are never isolated, pursue the development of a safe by broadening its authority as a municipality and systematically managing the city administration. community that is disaster resilient, make an affluent community by utilizing natural blessings to live on less overall energy, create Setagaya City’s culture and a network of knowledge, and develop a wider range of community activities and promote civic autonomy. We have chosen “Setagaya – A City of Civic Involvement and Collaboration Where Children Can Thrive” as the subtitle for the plan. This conveys the message that we will open up possibilities for involvement and collaboration by all residents, from children to The Nine Visions seniors across generations, and faithfully pass on a sustainable environment and social infrastructure for the next generation. 1. Respect individuals, and place importance on the ties between people Today, Japan’s declining birthrate and aging society means that society as a whole is contracting. This is precisely the time when Setagaya City will respect individual dignity, openly accept diversity, regardless of age, gender, nationality, or disability, and build a we need to emphasize our children, and establish a solid foundation for child care. Setagaya City’s commitment and goal is to carry out policies based on civic involvement and collaboration while meeting the community where people can live in ways they like and choose. Our goal will be to achieve a society free of discrimination, diversifying needs of residents, in this age of rapid change. prejudice, bullying and violence. We will make it possible for anyone to participate in community activities. Together with residents, we will create a wide range of locations where people can meet and gather transcending generation. We will emphasize March 2014 people-to-people connections and ensure that every person can actively find a role or a place where they belong in the community based on their stage in life. We will develop a safety net that enables people to continually live in comfort and peace of mind. 2. Promote community development and enhance education geared towards comfortable living for children and youth Setagaya City will flexibly work together with households, schools, and communities to enhance educational opportunities. We will protect the human rights of children, help develop their personality and skills, and foster a rich sense of humanity and love for their community. We will aspire to create a city that is sought after and comfortable to live by supporting children and youth to reach their goals and aspirations. We will carry out community development that enables both children and adults to grow by supporting households raising children or that require childcare services, as well as providing opportunities for parents to learn and interact with the community. We will also support the activities of residents and NPOs to help children, youth and households raising children. 1 2 Message from the Mayor Setagaya City Basic Concept Approved September 27, 2013 Mayor Setagaya City was established in 1932 with the merger of two towns and two villages, these being Setagaya, City of Setagaya Komazawa, Tamagawa, and Matsuzawa. Later, in 1936, another two villages, Chitose and Kinuta, merged with this Nobuto Hosaka municipality to form today’s Setagaya City. Today, the city has grown into the largest residential community in Tokyo. Over the years, residents and the city have pursued autonomy and building a tolerant and vibrant community, while Aspiring to be a City of Civic Involvement and working together to protect the area’s culture, traditions and precious natural environment, including the Kokubunji cliff Collaboration Where Children Can Thrive line, many rivers, and farmland. At the same time, Setagaya City’s demographics have changed greatly over the years due to Japan’s aging population and declining birthrate, causing a steady increase in the number of single and elderly households. With the Based on the new basic concept for Setagaya for the next two decades approved in September 2013 by the Setagaya City Assembly, globalization of finance, labor, information and other factors advancing, we are also faced directly with limitations in the City of Setagaya has drawn up a basic plan that will serve as the fundamental guidelines defining the city’s administrative terms of natural resources. The current times also require that we tackle income disparity, a declining birthrate, and management for the next decade in accordance with our medium- to long-term vision, including future population estimates and maintaining social security; among other issues. Additionally, the Great East Japan Earthquake and nuclear accident fiscal outlook. have shown us once again the importance and urgency of ensuring that we are always prepared in advance for natural The City has

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