Abstract

This paper described the study on the planning process for the development of "Tama Garden City" which is a typical residential area developed by the private sector in Japan. From this study, the following matters have mainly been learned for the future planning of residential areas. (1) The development of "Tama Garden City" began as the development of a low density residential area but gradually shifted to high density development to deal with such issues governing the project as the need to secure funding for the project and the rapid increase of land prices in a realistic manner. The five projects relating to this development were prepared with appropriate revisions being made in their preparation process to ensure their realistic response to important issues for town development which emerged as a result of the changing conditions. (2) Instead of regarding the master plan as a fixed plan determining the final shape of town planning, its review in a flexible manner in response to the changing conditions is important. (3) The integral as well as continual development of urban infrastructure and urban management utilising the diverse capabilities of the private sector is effective for the efficient development of a high quality residential area.

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