Research Project
Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
Co-op Sapporo recently opened a supermarket in a depopulating aging town Akabira, in rural Hokkaido. This exceptional case exemplifies a business model encouraging use of inner-city facilities and reestablishing communities. The store is located in the heart of town acquiring a former school site and buses offer free transportation to co-op members. Such conditions allow the elderly to shop when they come to the city center to visit clinics. The waiting space in the supermarket is functioning as a community space not only for the elderly but also for younger generations.
All 2010 2009
All Journal Article (4 results) (of which Peer Reviewed: 2 results) Presentation (3 results)
日本都市計画学会・都市計画論文集 45-3
Pages: 187-192
生活協同組合研究 416
Pages: 35-43
日本都市計画学会・都市計画論文集
Volume: 45-3 Pages: 187-192
生活協同組合研究
Volume: 416 Pages: 35-43