Building Toyama with the compact city strategy Mayor of Toyama Masashi Mori Making the eco‐model city concept a reality Forming LRT network Revival of farming with renewable energy Creating a healthy and sociable town reating a safe and eco-smart model town district Environment Super aging Spaces for local community to meet Revitalized public transport Walkable city Compact development A natural medicine production downtown and along public system transportation lines Maintaining independence Harnessing of renewable through human contact/at- energy home support service Farming, forests and forestry Foster the Toyama brand through agriculture, Agriculture, commerce, and commerce, and industry cooperation Build a natural medicine factory industry cooperation Build an independent forestry model by harnessing forest resources Create a training and education centre for rural revival ＥＣＯ－ＦＵＴＵＲＥ ＣＩＴＹ ＴＯＹＡＭＡ -1 Situation in the city: Overdependence on cars and an eroding public transport network Growing private vehicle ownership Eroding public transport 1.72 per household (No. 2 in Japan –Toyama Pref.) Rate of passenger loss 1989→2009 (20 year period) Car growth of 140% (vs 120% national average) JR -28% (Toyama-ko Line abandoned in 2006) Private rail -44% Minicar growth of 740% (vs 590% national average) Tram -42% Modes of transport Bus -70% ⇒Around 40% reduction in bus routes over 20 83.8% of commuters drive, as opposed to national average years of 72.2% Users (daily) 60,000 300 Bus Bus routes Japan 253 50,000 236 250 Toyama 209205 197 200 40,000 JR 195195190 200 188187183188 185 181 178176 169 Citizens without free access to vehicle 158159 30,000 150 １０代 9.8% ２０代 Tram 3.7% ８０代以上 18.3% ３０代 20,000 100 No free 2.5% access ４０代 車 29.5% 4.3% 10,000 50 で Private rail ５０代 Free access 8.5% 70.5% 0 0 ７０代 31.1% ６０代 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 21.8% Aiming for a sustainable, value-adding city overflowing with social capital ＥＣＯ－ＦＵＴＵＲＥ ＣＩＴＹ ＴＯＹＡＭＡ -2 Distribution of the elderly JR Hokuriku Line Toyama District Toyama Station Kadokawa Independent Living Center City loop line 婦中地域 Line JR Takayama Yamada District Osawano District Oyama District 八尾地域 Hosoiri District ＥＣＯ－ＦＵＴＵＲＥ ＣＩＴＹ ＴＯＹＡＭＡ -3 Distribution of single elderly households JR北陸本線 富山地域 富山駅 Kadokawa Independent Living Center 市内電車環状線 婦中地域 JR高山本線 山田地域 大沢野地域 大山地域 八尾地域 細入地域 ＥＣＯ－ＦＵＴＵＲＥ ＣＩＴＹ ＴＯＹＡＭＡ -4 Distribution of elderly in need of care or support JR北陸本線 富山地域 富山駅 Kadokawa Independent Living Center 市内電車環状線 婦中地域 JR高山本線 山田地域 大沢野地域 大山地域 八尾地域 細入地域 ＥＣＯ－ＦＵＴＵＲＥ ＣＩＴＹ ＴＯＹＡＭＡ -5 Aiming to be a regional city with a sustainable future State of regional cities Population decline, super aging, public deficits, growing administration costs, etc Toyama City presents one vision of the future regional city addressing these issues 1. Compact development around transport nodes Reviving city life downtown and along transport lines ・Revival of public transport → City tax introduction ・Concentration of urban functions downtown and along lines (fixed asset tax and city planning tax) Independent finances ２．An appealing, high quality of living for High-quality city favored by citizens ・Revival of downtown area many people ・Creating a walkable city → Introduction of city tax ・Fostering of social capital and more (citizen tax) 3. Thriving industries based on local characteristics Economic resurgence, better ・Full development of Toyama’s medical drug industry job opportunities ・Use of renewable energy, incentives for relocation by firms, → Introduction of city tax etc. (business tax) ＥＣＯ－ＦＵＴＵＲＥ ＣＩＴＹ ＴＯＹＡＭＡ -6 Compact city development ～Basic policy～ Developing a compact city form concentrated around transport nodes; reviving public transport with a rail loop line; and building housing, commerce, offices, and cultural facilities along the line Outline map Toyama’s “ball-and-chain” development plan Chain: Minimum service level public transport lines Ball: Walkable areas connected by chain ＥＣＯ－ＦＵＴＵＲＥ ＣＩＴＹ ＴＯＹＡＭＡ -7 Age-friendly city planning ～Current actions～ Public transport revival Population map (2011) Transport for seniors ■ Toyama Light Rail ■Trip ticket project JR北陸本線 富山駅 ■Silver pass project ■City loop line project (Dec 09) ■Silver taxi project Better care facilities ■Kadokawa Independent Living Cent Downtown area ■Upgrade of bus lines JR高山本線 ■Quality senior rental apartments Transport line housing Maido-Haya Bus promotion zone Image leader bus ＥＣＯ－ＦＵＴＵＲＥ ＣＩＴＹ ＴＯＹＡＭＡ -8 Converting JR Toyama-ko Line to LRT Replacing the failing JR Toyama-ko Line with the first full LRT system in Japan using a public-private partnership フィーダーバス Revival as the first full LRT in Japan フィーダーバス ■Better frequency ■IC card tickets ■Introduction of total design ■Vibration reduction, green verge ■Barrier-free trains with low floors and stations ■Stations staffed ＥＣＯ－ＦＵＴＵＲＥ ＣＩＴＹ ＴＯＹＡＭＡ -9 City rail loop line Goal: to revive public transport by making it easier to get around downtown and revitalize the central city area ・Build out in harmony with road spaces in order to build an appealing cityscape ・Introducing Japan’s first vertically-separated rail system Planned north-south connection ○Opened: 23 December 2011 ○Length: approx. 0.9km (loop line section approx. 3.4km) ○Stations: three new stops on new section ○Operating plans: Add anti‐clockwise trains to existing two routes ○Carriages: new low‐floor three‐car trains ○Nickname: Centram Loop line works 大手モールを走るセント ラム ＥＣＯ－ＦＵＴＵＲＥ ＣＩＴＹ ＴＯＹＡＭＡ -10 Advantages of LRT conversion Conversion of Toyama‐ko Line to LRT ■Since the opening of the Toyama Light Rail, weekday users have increased by around 210%, and by around 370% on holidays As of 31 March 2011 (average daily users) Previous transport methods of Toyama LRT users Weekday 4,820 per day (2,266 per day before LRT) Holidays 3,811 per day (1,045 per day before LRT) ■Increased use by elderly during the daytime ■Around 12% of users moved out of their cars (removing around 74t of carbon per year Even more emission reduction can be expected in future as the LRT systems are built out and become more convenient and better connected with other lines City loop line （Average passenger numbers since March ■Users of the city loop line: weekdays 1,959 per day, 2,805 per day on holidays 2011 opening） ■Since the loop line opened, overall rail use in Toyama city is up 10% Contributes to prosperity of city by revitalizing public transport and improving downtown mobility ＥＣＯ－ＦＵＴＵＲＥ ＣＩＴＹ ＴＯＹＡＭＡ -11 Formation of the LRT network LRT network fosters “bonds” and is people‐ and eco‐friendly City loop line (opened Dec 09) Toyama Light Rail (opened 2006) Artist’s impression of future Toyama Station ＥＣＯ－ＦＵＴＵＲＥ ＣＩＴＹ ＴＯＹＡＭＡ -12 Connecting Toyama light rail and city trains Hokuriku Superexpress coming in late FY2014 The north‐south LRT (Toyama light rail/city train loop line) will be joined in a few years, in line with the raising of the Hokuriku Line onto an overpass We are planning a first-in-the-world connection of the Superexpress and flat surface LRT ＥＣＯ－ＦＵＴＵＲＥ ＣＩＴＹ ＴＯＹＡＭＡ -13 Toward a healthy and sociable town Seniors and others will create a safe, secure, and comfortable life and a walkers’ network in the central city, based out of independent living centers. ①Using independent living centers that provide comprehensive independent living programs ②Preparing safe, secure, and comfortable walking spaces to encourage outings on foot ③Setting up medical and welfare facilities, shops, and services along the way ④Promoting community events using open spaces, etc. Parks Squares Walkers’ network and plazas Kadokawa Independent Living Center (opened July 2011) Heat therapy, athletic exercise training, personal care Hospitals Sports facilities Walkers’ network ＥＣＯ－ＦＵＴＵＲＥ ＣＩＴＹ ＴＯＹＡＭＡ -14 Toyama-style day service With the mission of achieving a harmonious community, this involves providing services in a privately-run facility, a familiar, home-like house setting where the elderly, impaired, and infants are treated without separation Basic concept Merits ①Facilities are refurbished private homes ○For users, more choices because of more facilities Small in city ○By providing services for the elderly and disabled (children) in scale ②They are “just another house” in the community the same place, there may be positive interaction. ①Seniors, the physically and mentally Mutual impaired adults and children, and infants How it works care are treated at the same place at the same time Toyama City Approval Application 基準該当事業所の 登録申請 Users Day service Seniors ・・・9 (care insurance) Meet standard( (15 staff) Physically impaired・・・1 (Independence support) Intellectually impaired・・・ 1 (Independence support) 15 Mentally impaired・・・ 1 (Independence support) use ) 4 Impaired child ・・・ 1 (Independence support) Healthy child・・・2 (out of pocket) ＥＣＯ－ＦＵＴＵＲＥ ＣＩＴＹ ＴＯＹＡＭＡ -15 Welfare policy achievements Toyama-style day service Care for physically-impaired children Services in a privately-run facility, a familiar, home-like Goal is to place impaired children in daycare to improve house setting where the elderly, impaired, and infants their motor skills, while socializing them through spending are treated without separation the day with others 43 facilities in city 100% implementation in city Daycare centers serving Average for regional impaired children National cities: 4 average 32% Diverse daycare service Community support centers Addressing increasingly diverse childcare needs by Maintaining a “community care model” that enables