FutureCity Initiative

May 22, 2013 Junko Inokuma Regional Revitalization Bureau Cabinet Secretariat, Government of Japan

Today’s Subject 1. Background and Concept of the Initiative 2. Development of the Initiative

3. Outline of the Government-backed Support 4. Initiatives taken by the selected Cities

5. Features and Challenges of the Initiative 1

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Basic Concept of “FutureCity” Initiative 1.

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Realize the city where “everybody wants to live ” and “everybody has vitality” Create a socio-economic system which can achieve self-sustained development Restore social solidarity Improve the quality of life of the residents

- Human-centered Cities creating environmental, social and economic value through projects for the improvement of “the bases of life” while tackling environmental issues and aging -

Environmental Value - low carbon - water and atmosphere - biodiversity - waste management

Social Value - Healthcare and medical services - Nursing and Welfare - prevention of disaster - Childcare and Education

Economic Value etc.

etc.

-Creating stable employment and income - Sightseeing - New business - cooperation between the public and private sectors etc.

- Education - Medical care and nursing - Energy - ICT - Mobility - House, buildings etc.

Base of life

Environment

Super-aging

Others 4

Future Vision of Cities and Regions • Cities and regions will identify their own future vision to realize the basic concept of the “FutureCity” Initiative.

• Important points to draw the future vision are: - to maximize cities’ attractions, showing their variety and originality.

- to maximize the synergy of integrating environmental, social and economic value.

- to utilize domestic and overseas networks among cities and regions.

Key Issues to Tackle Environment

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e.g., - low-carbon - waste management - biodiversity etc.

Super aging

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Internationalization ×

・・・ ・・・

e.g., - healthcare - nursing care - social capital etc.

Cities’ Originality ・ Geographical characteristics e.g. mega-cities, medium-sized cities, rural, snow-covered, coastal, re-developed areas ・ Core competence e.g. technology, food, forest, children etc.

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Framework to Promote the Initiative Steady Project Management ① Overall “FutureCity” Initiative level

-Promote the Initiative effectively-

② Each City Level -Manage all projects

adequately-

③ Individual Project Level -Monitor progress of each projects properly-

Powerful and Speedy Implementation System ＜ National Level ＞ ・Advice to each city ・Promotion Measures (financial support, regulatory and system reforms, etc.)

＜ City/Region Level ＞ Organization of a Consortium -Local Government - Private Sector - residents: NGOs, NPOs, Individual - Academia: Universities, Research institutes

Strong Collaboration among Cities

・Collecting, arranging and analyzing worldwide successful cases, etc. ・Holding international forums for intellectual exchange

(include domestic and overseas)

Use domestic and overseas networks of cities and regions

International Intellectual Platform 6

Open-Source Innovation Strategy Domestic network Platforms for Exchanges

input output

concept

Successful Case A

Successful Case B

Successful Case A’

Successful Successful Case C Case D timeline

Platforms for Exchanges

Global network

Collaboration with domestic and global networks

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Self-Sustained Cycle for Value Creation Establishing autonomous model & Disseminating both within and outside Japan Exchange of information and citizens worldwide Reflect Evaluation results Renewal of initial plan

Evaluation

Successful cases worldwide

Improvement of projects

Human resources, Goods, Capital

Evaluation of Projects Evaluate environmental, social and economic value

Implementation of projects ・projects applicable to sustainable socioeconomic system ・strengthen international cooperation

Advice from experts Introduction of resources

Drafting the plan

Vision towards creating three value

・consortium (industry, citizens, academia and municipality） ・articulation of goal and projects 8

Today’s Subject 1. Background and Concept of the Initiative 2. Development of the Initiative

3. Outline of the Government-backed Support 4. Initiatives taken by the selected Cities

5. Features and Challenges of the Initiative 9

Eco-Model Cities in FY 2008 Purpose ○ In order to transform Japan into a low-carbon society, the Japanese government tries to demonstrate the future vision of a low carbon society to the world, by selecting and supporting Eco-Model Cities (EMCs) that take pioneering initiatives with ambitious targets for GHG reduction. ○ Taking the lead in establishing a local model that realizes both a low-carbon society and sustainable development simultaneously with maximum use of local resources Selection

In FY 2008, 13 cities were selected as EMCs

Large cities

Kitakyushu, Kyoto, Sakai, Yokohama Small cities & towns

Medium-size cities Iida, Obihiro, Toyama, Toyota

Special Tokyo Ward

Selection Viewpoints - Large amount of CO2 reduction - Leading model for the other cities - Adaptation to local needs

Shimokawa, Minamata, Miyakojima, Yusuhara Chiyoda

- Feasibility - Project Sustainability

Images of Eco-Model City ・Compact city (walkable communities without the use of car) ・Transportation infrastructure (LRTs, and EVs) ・Renewable energy (solar power, wind power, biomass etc.) ・Forests (carbon offset, local production for local consumption) Integrated implementation in cities

Vitalization of local communities by causing a wave of changes toward a transformation of society including lifestyles and business styles

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Lists of Events related to the Initiative • FY 2008

Selection of Eco-Model cities (13 cities)

• June 2010

The “FutureCity” Initiative was identified as one of the 21 national strategic projects in the New Growth Strategy

• Feb. 2011

Concept study of the “FutureCity” Initiative

• Dec. 2011

Selection of the “FutureCites” (11 cities including 6 from disaster affected areas from 30 proposals)

• May 2012

“FutureCity” Plans (5-Year) compiled by each city

• Sep. 2012

Public Solicitation of Eco-Model City Candidates

• March 2013 Incorporation of the Eco-model City with the Initiative • March 2013 2nd Selection of Eco-Model cities (+7 cities) • March 2013 Study of Evaluation Method for the Initiative 11

Development of the Initiative FY2010 Feb.

June

FY2011 September (By Oct. for disaster affected area)

Concept study New Growth Strategy

Public Solicitation

FY2013

FY2012 Incorporation of Eco-model City

Jan. 18 Certification presented by the Prime Minister

Evaluation Study on Evaluation Method

March-May Public Solicitation of Ideas

Selection Process

Dec.22

Selection

Drafting 5y plan by each city

Approval of plan Implementation of plan

Revision of Plan

April-May

Forum in 7 regions of Japan

Hands-on Support by promoting board Feb.

Hans-on Support

Hans-on Support

Information Exchange Meeting among Cities June Feb.

1st International Forum

Rio+20

2nd International Forum 12

The New Growth Strategy –Blueprint for Revitalizing JapanJune 18, 2010, Cabinet Decision (excerpt)

<21 NATIONAL STRATEGIC PROJECTS FOR REVIVAL OF JAPAN FOR THE 21ST CENTURY>

Growth Driven by Japan’s Strengths I. National Strategic Projects Related to “green innovation” 2. “FutureCity” Initiative We will work to create a “FutureCity,” which will realize worldleading successful cases through future-oriented technologies, schemes and services and diffuse these achievements nationwide as well as overseas.

Rebirth of Japan: A Comprehensive Strategy

July 31, 2012, Cabinet Decision (excerpt)

Ⅳ．Strategy for Strengthening Communities ２．Revitalization of local communities The “FutureCity” Initiative - realizing world-leading successful city planning 13

Selection Process Step１．Public Solicitation of the proposals

Step ２．Evaluation by the Expert group for “FutureCity” Evaluation and Research Criteria of Selection

１ . Future Visions Attractiveness

Necessity

Target setting ・Value creation

２ . Projects Comprehensiveness ・ Strategies

Feasibility ・ Progress

Commitment

３ . Governance Effectiveness・ Maturity

Steady implementation of project management

Effective use of network and collaboration between cities

Step ３．Selection by the Government of Japan 14

Selected “FutureCities” Shimokawa (Population : 3,650)

Kashiwa (Population :405,000） Kamaishi Population: 38,000 Yokohama（Population: 3,692,000）

Kesen Regional Area Population: 67,000 Toyama (Population:417,000)

[City of Ofunato / City of Rikuzentakata / Sumita Town]

Kitakyusyu (Population:974,000)

Higashimatsushima Population:40,000 Iwanuma Shinchi

Population: 44,000

Population: 8,110

Minamisoma

Population: 66,000

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Selected FutureCities Toyama (Population:417,000) •Construction of LRT Network •Creation of a Healthy and Sociable Town •Formation of Medicinal Plant Cultivation System

Kitakyusyu (Population:974,000) •Kitakyushu Smart Community Creation Project •Forest-in-town Project •Health promotion project; ‘Go! Go! Health Promotion in Local Community’ •Project to dispatch volunteers to schools (School Helpers) • International Cooperation for Sustainable Development in Asia

Shimokawa (Population : 3,650) •Comprehensive Development of Forestrelated Industries •Toward Completely Self-sufficient Energy Supply •Creation of an Self-sustained Community via Transition to Collective Housing Model •Development of Self-reliant and Autonomous Infrastructure

Kashiwa (Population :405,000） ・Smart City

local energy management system, e.g. using only natural energy and ensuring residents’ participation

・Healthy Longevity City

lively and self-sustained society with citizen’s active participation and ICT-led mobility

・New Industrial City

internationalized community to cultivate ventures by utilizing Japan’s technology

Yokohama（Population: 3,692,000） •Initiative to address World Two Major Environmental Challenges, “Low- carbon and Water” •Building of Livable and People-Connected Community •Creation of centers to attract industry and to disseminate culture to the world, especially to Asia 16

Selected FutureCities(the areas hit by tsunami) Higashimatsushima Population:40,000 ・Implementation of “Matsushima Natural Energy Park Initiative” to create local independent power source ・Development of the elderly-friendly housing to ensure their safe and healthy lives ・Creation of Disaster-free City where people can live in safe for generations

Iwanuma

Population: 44,000

・The Hill of Millenium Hope ・International Medical Industrial City in Harmony with Nature ・Next-generation Agribusiness

Shinchi Population: 8,110 ・Seaside Town in Harmony with Nature ・Town that Fosters Human Ties (KIZUNA) ・Life and living as the Top Priority

Kamaishi Population: 38,000 ・Resource Recycling Society by Reducing carbon emission, promoting Energy Saving and Resource Saving ・Creation of Industrial Welfare City Kamaishi ・City Building with the Effective Use of Historical Environment: Kamaishi Field Museum Initiative

Kesen broad area Population: 67,000 [City of Ofunato / City of Rikuzentakata / Sumita Town]

・Renewable Energy Management Forest-related biomass resources・Mega solar・Energy management ・Compact City Create a senior-friendly inter-linked-compact city utilizing high ground ・Reconstruction of Industry Plant Factories・Lithium Ion Battery Plant

Minamisoma Population: 66,000 •Energy Cycling City by Smart City •Generations Circulating Town that is Comfortable for All •Creation of Material-cycling Local Industries Centered on the EDEN Plan

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Evaluation of Selected Cities Viewpoints

Target Area

Time Span

(1) Flow

Evaluation of progress of each project listed in the plan (evaluate index linked to project)

Area covered by plan

1 year 5 years

(2) Stock

Comprehensive evaluation of the environmental performance of whole city (by CASBEE for Cities*)

Area of Whole city

10 to 50 years

Both Plan-covered area & Whole city

1 year 5 years

(status quo)

(3) Governance

Evaluation of Implementation process of cities (organization and what to do)

First step (1)&(3) (2)

: self-evaluation : evaluation based on objective data

Final Evaluation : third-party evaluation * Comprehensive Assessment System for Built Environment Efficiency : http://www.ibec.or.jp/CASBEE/english/index.htm

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The image of flow/stock evaluation（outline） 年度ごとの取組進捗評価結果（自主評価） Q2．社会的価値

Q3．経済的価値 150%

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3年目の目標値に対する達成度

2年目の目標値に対する達成度

5年目標達成度平均 15.5 %

1年目の目標値に対する達成度

4年目の目標値に対する達成度

3年目の目標値に対する達成度

2年目の目標値に対する達成度

5年目標達成度平均 22.6 %

5年目の目標値に対する達成度

4年目の目標値に対する達成度

3年目の目標値に対する達成度

2年目の目標値に対する達成度

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自然保全

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CO2吸収源対策

生活環境

社会サービス

社会活力

産業力

財政基盤力

CO2取引力

環境指標（Q1）

スコア平均 3.18

社会指標（Q2）

※赤線は全国平均スコア

経済指標（Q3）

スコア平均 3.12

L．環境負荷（CO2排出量） 20 15 10 5 0 -5 -10 総排出量

吸収量等を加味した 総排出量

スコア平均2.47

※赤線は全国平均スコア

推進ボードからのコメント

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comment from promoting board

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産業部門

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運輸部門

廃棄物分野

L1エネルギー起源CO2排出量 ※赤線は全国平均排出量

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Stock Evaluation

Q3．経済的価値

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Economic evaluation

CASBEE都市評価結果（統計データ） Q2．社会的価値

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5年目標達成度平均 33 %

1年目の目標値に対する達成度

Social evaluation

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1年毎の目標値に対する達成度

本年度達成度平均 77.5 %

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Flow Evaluation

取組達成度[－]

Q1．環境的価値

L2非エネルギー起源CO2 排出量 スコア平均3.24

評価・調査検討会からのコメント

comment from third-party evaluation committee

Enables comparison of the results between flow and stock evaluation in terms of environment, social and economic values 19

The images of flow evaluation

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本年度達成度平均 77.5 %

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3年目の目標値に対する達成度 for the 3rd year

125%

Average achievement for a single year: 77.5%

1年毎の目標値に対する達成度

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4年目の目標値に対する達成度 for the 4th year

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The degree of achievement to targeted index 5年目の目標値に対する達成度 for the 5th year

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（２）evaluation of the0%progress to the target for five years

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The degree of achievement 75% 単年度の目標値に対する達成度 to targeted index

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（１）Evaluation of the 125% 0%progress in single 100% year

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Average achievement at the end of 5th year:80.5%

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5年目標達成度平均 15.5 %

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Contrast of flow/stock evaluation (Environmental value) Q1．環境的価値value Q.1 environmental 150%

The results of flow evaluation

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本年度達成度平均 77.5 %

Q1．環境的価値 Q.1 environmental value Q1. 環境的価値

125%

5 100%

National average

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※赤線は全国平均スコア 3年目の目標値に対する達成度

CO2 CO2吸収源対策 absorption

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Resource 資源循環 Local環境質 environmental recycling quality 環境指標（Q1） 5年目の目標値に対する達成度 4年目の目標値に対する達成度

Nature 自然保全 conservation

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The degree of average achievement for this year: 77.5% 1年毎の目標値に対する達成度

The results of stock evaluation

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スコア平均 3.18 Q1 : Environmental index スコア平均 3.18 2年目の目標値に対する達成度

5年目標達成度平均 15.5 %

1年目の目標値に対する達成度

Contrasts the results of flow/stock evaluation 21

Check listChecklist for governance evaluation Evaluation for Governance Phase of Initiative（PDCA）

Check item

Planning （P）

Development of plan and set objectives Establishment of implementation system Cooperation among cities and effective Implementation use of network of the plan（D） Participation of stakeholders Record and creation of documents Confirmation of progress Periodical confirmation of progress and prevention and correction for problems and evaluation（C） Overall evaluation and Overall evaluation and review / revision by top leader review / revision（A） Others

Check space ✓ ✓

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Original items relevant to each city

Making check list to evaluate implementation system 7 check items on what to do and what systems to be established according to the phase of Initiative (PDCA)

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Incorporation of Eco-Model city with the “FutureCity” Initiative

Incorporate the Eco-Model city with “FutureCity” Initiative Select Future Cities from the Eco-Model Cities

“FutureCity” Initiative Environment (Low carbon, waste management, natural resource)

Aging (Medical care, Long term care, child care）

Future City Severe selection

Economic growth International Dissemination

Low carbon Regional revitalization

Eco-Model City 40 – 50 cities

Support cities to create successful cases and to disseminate internationally

Support cities’ autonomous projects

Future City・・・ Sustainable City which creates the value of environment, society and economy innovatively Eco-Model City・・・ Low carbon city which lies at the foundation of the “FutureCity” Initiative

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Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Subject 1. Background and Concept of the Initiative 2. Development of the Initiative

3. Outline of the Government-backed Support 4. Initiatives taken by the selected Cities

5. Features and Challenges of the Initiative 24

Government-backed Support “FutureCities” Government Support forfor “FutureCities”

Funds, Regulatory Reform

(events, website, etc.)

Best practice Best practice

“Future City”

(coordination with relevant ministries)

Cabinet Office Budget JPY 365 mil. (FY 2013)

Promote Exchange (International Forum, Promotion Council , etc.)

Domestic and Foreign Cities (Regions) and Companies, etc.

Host Exchange Meetings of Cities

Dissemination Information

Best Practices in Japan and the World

Support by the Promoting Board (Experts)

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Support by the FutureCity Promoting Board Roles Provide advice and other support to ensure that the planning and execution of the FutureCity Plans of selected cities are in line with the concepts of the FutureCity Initiative.

Members

Composed of experts of fields essential in building a FutureCity.

Environme nt

Aging Society Medical Care

Community

Disaster Prevention

Management

FutureCity Promotion Board (5 experts): Planning and design FutureCity Promotion Board Conference (13 experts including the above 5 board members): Action

Support System â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘

Form teams of 3 to 5 experts of different fields for each FutureCity Experts will meet several times over the year, and conduct site visits to provide advice, etc.

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Information Exchange Meeting of Cities Purpose of the Information Exchange Meeting: â&#x20AC;˘To share initiatives and challenges with other cities and exchange opinions to serve as a reference to come up with solutions â&#x20AC;˘To utilize and learn from the advice and examples presented and shared by experts and other cities to advance solutions 1. Information Exchange Meeting of FutureCities (Disaster Affected Areas) Date: October 17 (Wed), 2012 Place: Sendai Participants: 6 cities and experts

2. Information Exchange Meeting of FutureCities (Areas not affected by Disaster) Date: October 19 (Fri), 2012 Place: Tokyo

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International Dissemination of the Initiative 1. Dissemination of the Initiative at International Conferences ・Rio+20 （Brazil, June 2012） ・FEALAC Business Summit（Columbia, Oct. 2012） ※FEALAC＝Forum for East Asia - Latin America Cooperation

・Smart City Expo （Spain, Nov. 2012）

2. Construction of International Intellectual Platform ◆International Forum on the “FutureCity” Initiative ・The 1st International Forum (Tokyo, Feb. 2012） ・The 2nd International Forum (Shimokawa Hokkaido, Feb. 2013) ・The 3rd International Forum (Scheduled at Kitakyushu, Oct. 2013）

◆Collecting and analyzing worldwide successful cases (Database)

3. Support for each Future City’s International Cooperation ・Asia Smart City Conference in Yokohama (Oct. 2012)

・Asian Entrepreneurship Award （Kashiwa, May 2012） 28

Introduction at the Rio+20 (United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development) Rio +20

Official Side Event Hosted by the Japanese Government

Date: June 20-22, 2012 Place: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 98 Heads of state and 73 cabinet members from 188 U.N. member states

40,000 members of the public.

Opening Remarks by Japan’s Government Representative The “global dissemination of Future Cities” was announced as one of the three pillars of the Japan’s “Green Future” Initiatives

“Green Future” Initiative global dissemination of Future Cities

Contributing to the Global Transition to Green Economy

Build Resilient Society

Session

“Future Cities We Want” <Opening remarks by Foreign Affairs Minister>

Introduction of the “FutureCity” Initiative

by Dr. Shuzo Murakami, Chairman of the Expert Study-Group for the FutureCity Initiative 29

Promotion Council for the‘FutureCity’Initiative Consists of motivated municipalities and enterprises with ‘Future Cities’ and ‘Eco-Model Cities’in the forefront (233 bodies as of May 2013)

Purpose To create sustainable socio-economic system in Japan and to disseminate successful cases to the world by creating successful cases to resolve common global issues in 21 st century’ such as the environment and aging, and by disseminating them nationwide

Activities - Knowledge sharing : Working Group Activity - Dissemination of Information : International Forum, Exhibition at Events, PR by website WG group

Eco-Products 2012

～History～ December, 2008:Foundation The Promotion Council for Low Carbon Cities was established .

May 2012:Reorganization The Council was expansively reorganized to become the Promotion Council for the ‘Future City’ Initiative.

Disseminate successful cases Compete to learn each other ■WG on solving the problems for creating Low carbon city ■Preparatory WG on aging society

～Participating Bodies～ ▼The largest environmental event in the country ▼Publicized the approaches by the Council members

-Municipality: -Others: (As of May 2013) total:

111 122 233 30

Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Subject 1. Background and Concept of the Initiative 2. Development of the Initiative

3. Outline of the Government-backed Support 4. Initiatives taken by the selected Cities

5. Features and Challenges of the Initiative 31

Initiative Taken by Shimokawa Forest Future City SHIMOKAWA

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Initiative Taken by Kashiwa Supports New Start-ups and Entrepreneurs Problems affecting Japan’s ability to create industry

The technology is available, but it is not linked in with the creation of business Japan leading the world in technologies × Asian nations growing rapidly

Angels and Mentors organization to support startups (since 2009) More than 20 angels and 50 mentors

Establishment of

TX Entrepreneur Partners（TEP)

Business creation knowhow

Funding Marketing

Connecting the power available in Asia together Promoting the global development of venture businesses Asian Entrepreneurship Awards International business competition for 18 Asian startups from 12 countries and regions May 2012 at Kashiwa-no-ha

“Kashiwanoha Campus to become the center of startups in Asia

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Initiative Taken by Yokohama Next-Generation Suburban Town Planning Grand Design Renovate aging suburban town to realize an attractive town where the elderly can live safely and young generation want to live.

Aging large-scale housing estate Detached house residential area Area in the vicinity of the station providing a mix of commercial businesses and private residences Community living (base model)

Transportation network Railway lines Trunk bus lines Demand traffic

Community living

Area in which the [Lifestyle Infrastructure] elements are concentrated to support multigeneration lifestyles.

(Living room in the local community) Multi-purpose housing, commercial facilities, medical and nursing care, community facilities, kindergartens, work facilities, etc.

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Initiative Taken by Toyama Key Principles for Building a Compact City Selected as one of the world’s five leading cities (Toyama, Melbourne, Vancouver, Paris and Portland) in the OECD Compact City Program

Facility-concentrated, compact town planning based on public transportation ＜Overview＞ Toyoma’s Vision of its City Structure: “Dumplings on a Stick” Stick (Skewer) : Public transportation system Dumplings: Walkable areas linked by the “stick”

＜3 Pillars to Realize this Vision＞ ①Enhance public transportation

②Encourage relocation and concentrate homes, commerce, business, arts, etc. to areas along public transportation lines Financial support for citizen- and business-related construction costs

[Color Legend] Train,LRT and Bus services Trainservices Busservices Center CIty of Toyama Urban Areas

③Vitalize the city center COMPACT CITY TOYAMA

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Initiative Taken by Kitakyushu Demonstration Experiment - Leveling Energy Demand Action.1

Implement Dynamic Pricing

(yen)

Example Rate Table

a

Level5

Set low prices for time zones with less energy demand and high prices for time zones with large demand.

Approximately 20-fold difference in rates between peak hours and night hours.

Level4

Level3 Level2 Level1

Basic price (time)

Change energy consumption behavior

night

Action.2

Install Smart Meters

Living

peak

Living

night

Succeeded in reducing consumption by 25% electric power

electric power

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Visualizeâ&#x20AC;? Energy Demand

Decrease energy consumption & Peak shift / peak cut

day

time

Energy Saving

time

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Initiative Taken by Kamaishi Eco-Life-City for the Super-Aging Society Realize an Eco Life City (Industrial Welfare City) Kamaishi ・Actively employ seniors in new industries ・Rebuild old private homes to promote health of seniors ・Create a system to support healthy seniors

Utilize old private homes to promote health Rebuild old private homes

Small hydroelectric generation Actively employ seniors

Promote health in salons

Remote monitoring system of the elderly by utilizing ICT Support center

Establish a Remote Monitoring System Utilizing ICT ・Install personal smart meters ・Home visits and personal consultation sessions

Supply energy in case of disaster

Local network using ICT

Cooperation

Base hospital

Solar energy Support center

clinics

Evacuation Social service centers

Establish a Kamaishi Medical Information Network ・Establish a network of a local base hospital, clinics, and social service centers

Enhance the Life Support Center System ・Install solar power generation facilities ・Enhance collaboration with medical institutions

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Initiative Taken by Kesen Region Creation of an Advanced Tie-up Model Incorporating Medical Care, Nursing Care and Social Welfare by Two Cities and One Town.

Targets • Creation of a wide-area medical system utilizing deregulations that will represent the Japanese model • Establishing a brand of advanced medical areas and easy-to-live-in towns to be promoted to the rest of the country

Initiatives

Establishment of a council involving tieEstablishment a council involving ups between theoffields of medical care, ti e -ups bet ween the f iel ds n u r s i n g c a r e , i n s u r a n c e aof nd m e d i c a l c a r e , n u r s i n g c a r e , sociawelfare (August 2012)

i ns uranc e and s oc i al w el f are (August 2012)

Consisting of people involved in the local fields of medical care, nursing care and social welfare, experts and staff members of the municipality

• The development and operation of a model incorporating tie-ups between medical care, nursing care and social welfare in two cities and one town • The design and development of a regional medical database and the operation of the model • Town planning from the viewpoint of medical care, nursing care and social welfare, and the establishment of generation circulating bases

A new scheme to cope with an aging society

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Initiative Taken by Iwanuma Collective relocation to achieve an ecologically compact city

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Initiative Taken by Higashimatsushima City Pioneering Debris Disposal / Independent power supply system The Higashimatsushima method of disposing of earthquake-generated debris

Complete recycling •

▪ Rescuing household assets before demolishing houses ▪ Demolishing structures while separating materials ▪ 19 items manually separated from mixed garbage with the participation of local residents

Smart-device: An independent power supply system combining solar panels, small-scale wind-power generator and storage batteries to provide electricity for lighting, telecommunications and measurement instruments small windpower generat or solar panels

battery

Effects

▪ 97% recycling rate ▪ Creation of jobs for local residents ▪ Drastic reduction of disposal costs by selling separated resources at high prices

Smart-device installed near temporary housing

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Initiative Taken by Shinchi Smart Hybrid Town Disaster prevention system using GIS Waste generated by Shinchi’s population of 8,000 offsets 1.5 ha of heavy oil Solar power

Renovated housing block

Disaster renovation housing

Waste

On-demand transport

Pruned branches Agricultural residue

New plantgrowing facility

Regional environmental management ICT Network

Pre-existing vegetablegrowing facility (4.4ha)

Heavy oil

Heat supply

Public facility (government buildings) Electricity supply + heat waste

Public facility (school)

Coast al areas/ tsunami devastated areas

Hilly/mountainous area

Small-scale hybrid energy supply

Electricity supply

Renovated housing block

Forests Biomass energy

・Solar power, rechargeable batteries, and electricity meters set up at three elementary and one junior high school ・Set up solar power and rechargeable batteries at evacuation centers, etc.

(2013 and 2014)

Distributed energy supply network

Thermal power plant Factory district/LNG plant

Mountain forests

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Initiative Taken by Minamisoma City Plant Factory Project Using Reusable Energy City: Plant factory construction

Plant Factory

Plant Factory Project: (1) Initial Costs

Agricultural Contractor: Operations

Tohoku Electric Power Grid Power Co., Inc.

Use of solarpower generated electricity • Hydroponic pumps • Air-conditioning

Electricity Sold Payment

Electricity Sold Electricity （ 400kW ） Supplied (Fixed-price purchasing system) （100kW ）

Fukushima Solar Inc. (financed by Toshiba Corp.)

Project for Promoting the Use of Small Waterway Hydro Power and other Resources in Agricultural Areas (Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries)

(2) Plant Factory Administration:

Farmers from the city recruited and provided with loans. Free loans.

Energy Payment

Solar Power Generation (500kW) • Approximately 100kW of generated power supplied to the plant factory.

The factory and other facilities created and maintained by the city with the use of restoration funds.

Tie-ups and support for creating a 6th industrial sector

Support for children through agricultural experience

(3) Running Costs: Material costs, heating, lighting and water costs, rental fees and operation and maintenance costs borne by administrators.

(4) Schedule: Construction work scheduled to start in November 2012.

Construction work scheduled to be completed on March 10, 2013.

• Remaining electricity sold.

Reference Material: Minamisoma Solar Agri Park Project < Fukushima Solar Inc.>

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International Cooperation: Yokohama １．Yokohama’s technology and expertise of water infrastructure ○Dispatch of experts and research groups to overseas (since 1973) 210 experts to 29 countries (mostly in Asia and Africa) in cooperation with JICA, etc. ○Acceptance of more than 2,200 trainees from overseas (since 1987)

２．Building Sustainable Cities ○Provides technologic support to Cebu, Philippines (since 2012) ・Yokohama and Cebu signed a MOU ・Joint field research between Cebu and Yokohama with the participation of 20 companies from Yokohama was conducted

３．Environmental Education towards Sustainable Cities ○Educational Support to Asian countries (since 2004) Deploys staff, welcome trainees, and hold forums in Vietnam, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Philippines

４．Asia Smart City Conference 2012 ○The first “Asia Smart City Conference” in Yokohama (Oct 31st, 2012) 11 Asian cities including Municipal Council of Penang Island gathered together to discuss and share visions for building smart cities and to strengthen relationship between participating cities 43

International Cooperation: Kitakyushu Compatibility between Environmental Improvement and Economic Growth

１．Contribution with the experiences acquired through overcoming pollution

Environmental Pollution (mg-SO3/100ｃ ㎡/day)

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Pollution

■ Demonstrates compatibility between Environmental Improvement and Economic Growth

■ Acceptance of trainees from overseas ・ 7, 059 trainees from 146 countries

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Economic Development (Value of Shipments: 100Billiom Yen)

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Dalian, China

■ Cooperation to Dalian, China(1981～） ・Dalian received the “Global 500 Award” from UNEP in 2001 ■ Cooperation to Surabaya, Indonesia（1997～） ・Spread out organic waste composting method Surabaya, Indonesia Phnom Penh, Cambodi and contributing to 30% reduction of solid waste ■ Cooperation to Phnom Penh, Cambodia(1999～） ・Contributing to reduction of non-revenue water （1993・72％→2006・8％） and providing drinkable tap water

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Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Subject 1. Background and Concept of the Initiative 2. Development of the Initiative

3. Outline of the Government-backed Support 4. Initiatives taken by the selected Cities

5. Features and Challenges of the Initiative 45

Features and Challenges of the Initiative Features of Initiative as national policy 1. Realize successful model showcases in selected cities 2. Support cities constantly to accelerate the creation of successful cases as a partner 3. Promotion of international exchange of knowledge Features / Challenges in each city level 1.

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Emphasis on future vision Comprehensive and strategic approach Financially self-sustained development Powerful system to incorporate various stakeholders

Challenge ahead as national policy Powerful system to incorporate various ministryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s support to the cities

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3rd International Forum on the Initiative Outline ◆Date ：19th October, 2013 ◆Venue： Kitakyushu International Conference Center Kitakyushu City ◆Organizer: Cabinet Secretariat Cabinet Office Promotion Council for the Initiative Relevant Events : ■ 18th Oct. Launching Events for the OECD Green Cities Programme Report on Kitakyushu Case Study organized by Kitakyushu city ■20th Oct. Urban Green Growth in Dynamic Asia : The Mayors Forum organized by OECD, UNCRD, and Kitakyushu

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Thank you very much!

For further information

http://futurecity.rro.go.jp/pdf/reference/ Pamphlet_H24futurecity_en.pdf

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