Urban Challenge and City Development of Yokohama

Event: Integrated Urban Planning Workshop

Urban Challenge and City Development of Yokohama

12 December 2013

Author / Speaker:

Toru Hashimoto, City of Yokohama, Japan - Email the author | Other materials by the author

Japan's Yokohama City has a grand masterplan that would address challenges related to rapid growth and urbanization. This presentation covers Yokohama's urban development framework and highlights the city's six pillar projects. It also examines the transformation of the city’s urban space in the last two decades. The city’s future challenges and how it shares its best practices are discussed.

Geographical Focus:

Japan

Type of Content:

Learning Event

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