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Planning and Reality in the Urban Renewal--A comparative research study relating to the problems of Gentrification between in Germany and Japan--

Research Project

Project/Area Number 12572005
Research Category

Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B)

Allocation TypeSingle-year Grants
Section海外学術
Research Field 社会学(含社会福祉関係)
Research InstitutionKansai University

Principal Investigator

KAMIYA Kunihiro  Kansai University, Emeritus, Professor, 名誉教授 (20067515)

Co-Investigator(Kenkyū-buntansha) NAMBA Takashi  Nagoya College, Department of Liberal Arts, Associate Professor, 現代教養学科, 助教授 (00321018)
NAKAMICHI Minoru  Nara Women's University, Graduate School of Humanities and Sciences, Professor, 大学院・人間文化研究科, 教授 (40067690)
Project Period (FY) 2000 – 2002
Project Status Completed (Fiscal Year 2002)
Budget Amount *help
¥7,300,000 (Direct Cost: ¥7,300,000)
Fiscal Year 2002: ¥2,300,000 (Direct Cost: ¥2,300,000)
Fiscal Year 2001: ¥2,000,000 (Direct Cost: ¥2,000,000)
Fiscal Year 2000: ¥3,000,000 (Direct Cost: ¥3,000,000)
KeywordsGermany / gentrification / inner-city / urban redevelopment / displacement / city master plans / social inequality / segregation
Research Abstract

The aim of this research project is to search for a method with the urban redevelopment of the 21st century in Japan through the various problems which occur in the redevelopment.
We noticed that the negotiation processes carried out in the German case and the Japanese case have a lot in common. Although the redevelopment methods were set up and implemented independently from each other, negations involving conflicting interests seem to be proceeding in the generally the same direction in both Japan and Germany.
However three differences can be mentioned. The first is the redevelopment period, in the German case has been nearly completed in 10 years. This is influenced by various factors. Redevelopment is not something that can be accomplished by only spending a lot of time. We have a lot to learn from Germany which is able to implement programs quickly and effectively.
The second point is that while displacement of the original residents was limited as much as possible in the redevelopment in Japan, urban renewal in Germany has been accompanied by gentrification. From now on, we will have to search for a future model of redevelopment which does not entail a displacement of residents, and can be carried out in a short time.
Finally, I wish to mention the difference in consciousness between German and Japanese owners as to the harmony and coherence of the urban landscapes. "The best piece of land is one where you may build any kind of buildings." is sometimes said in Japan. While the German case was carried out rapidly under the control of the municipal administration, in the Japanese case where there is no effective means of administrative control, the only way to implement redevelopment schemes has been by offering subsidies to "sweeten the deal". From now on, we should examine it about the obligation in the redevelopment.

Report

(4 results)
  • 2002 Annual Research Report   Final Research Report Summary
  • 2001 Annual Research Report
  • 2000 Annual Research Report
  • Research Products

    (7 results)

All Other

All Publications (7 results)

  • [Publications] 難波 孝志: "都市再開発の日独比較研究序説-ベルリン・プレンツラウアーベルクと豊中・庄内のケース・スタディ(1)-"名古屋短期大学 研究紀要. 41号. 65-73 (2003)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2002 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] Takashi Namba: "A Comparative Study on the Problems of Gentrification in German and Japanese Cities"EVIRONMENT in Natural and Socio-Cultural Context, Proceedings of the 7th Meeting 2002, The German-Japanese Society for Social Sciences. 173-182 (2003)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2002 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] Takashi Namba: "An introduction to a comparative study on the urban redevelopment in German and Japanese cities -Case studies in Berlin Prenzlauerberg and Toyonaka Shonaiarea-"Bulletin of Nagoya College. No.41. 65-73 (2003)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      2002 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] Takashi Namba: "A Comparative Study on the Problems of Gentrification in German and Japanese Cities"EVIROAMENT in Natural Socio-Cultural Context, Proceedings of 7th Meeting 2002(The German -Japanese Society for Social Sciences). 173-182 (2003)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      2002 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] 難波孝志: "都市再開発の日独比較研究序説"名古屋短期大学研究紀要. 41号. 65-73 (2003)

    • Related Report
      2002 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] 神谷国弘: "都市形成における一環境要因としての安全(独文)"関西大学社会学部紀要. 34巻3号. 9-31 (2003)

    • Related Report
      2002 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] Takashi Nanba: "A Comparative Study on the Problems of Gentrification in German and Japanese Cities"The environmental challenges for Japan and Germany--Intercultural and Interdisciplinary Perspectives--. (印刷中). (2003)

    • Related Report
      2002 Annual Research Report

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