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Shuzo Murakami, Institute for Building Environment and Energy Conservation

October 19, 2013 (Kitakyushu)3rd International Forum on the “FutureCity” Initiative

“FutureCity” Initiative and green innovation:

Creation of new values through the integration of environment, society and economy

“FutureCity” Initiative and green innovation:

Creation of new values through the integration of environment, society and economy

Shuzo MurakamiProfessor Emeritus at the University of Tokyo

President, Institute for Building Environment and Energy Conservation

Shuzo MurakamiProfessor Emeritus at the University of Tokyo

President, Institute for Building Environment and Energy Conservation1

Shuzo Murakami, Institute for Building Environment and Energy Conservation2

Topics

1. “FutureCity” Initiative1. “FutureCity” Initiative

3. Value creation example in each city3. Value creation example in each city3. Value creation example in each city

2. Social system innovation toward the creation of values



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Emphasis on cooperation among citizens, corporations, and governments and on connection among people in communities, based on experiences of overcoming pollution and engaging in global environmental cooperation and manufacturing technologies

Creation of a self-sustaining and comprehensive forest industry through the use of plentiful forest resources and development of a self-sustaining community based on the model of collective living

Shimokawa Town in Hokkaido Pref. (Population: 3,645)

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“FutureCity”: Cities selected (11 cities in 2011)

Development of self-sustaining and distributed power sources through the use of renewable energy and promotion of healthy housing through the use of the CASBEE health checklist

Development of an industrial welfare city that promotes local production and local consumption of energy and integrates health, medical care, welfare, and nursing care services at livelihood support centers

Development of an elderly-friendly and connected compact city on elevated grounds as a future city focusing on environment and disaster prevention

Creation of a “Hill of Thousand-Year Hope” for disaster mitigation through the use of rubble from the earthquake and tsunami and development of a global welfare city by taking advantage of the area’s location as an important transportation point

Development of information and telecommunication infrastructure through the use of ICT and good use of local communities, which are soft infrastructure

Creation of a cyclical regional industry that uses its own processing and distribution channels by overcoming the earthquake and tsunami and focusing on the primary industry

Other areaOther area

Affected areaAffected areaAchievement of autonomous urban management through cooperation among the private sector, public sector, and academia by taking advantage of cutting-edge knowledge held by universities and other institutions in the Kashiwanoha Campus

Development of a compact city by focusing on LRT and other public transportation systems and provision of Toyama-style day-care services without making distinctions among elderly people, disabled people, and children

Kamaishi City in Iwate Pref. (Population: 38,000)

Ofunato City, Rikuzentakata City, Sumita Town in Iwate Pref. (Total population: 67,000)

Toyama City in Toyama Pref. (Population: 417,000)

Higashimatsushima City in Miyagi Pref. (Population: 40,000)

Minamisoma City in Fukushima Pref. (Population: 66,000)

Shinchi Town in Fukushima Pref. (Population: 8,110)

Iwanuma City in Miyagi Pref. (Population: 44,000)

Kashiwa City in Chiba Pref. (Population: 405,000)

Wide-ranging efforts, from response to environmental issues to response to the aging of society, by taking advantage of regional characteristics and the driving power of citizens, including corporations and civil groups, regarding problems faced by a big city

Yokohama City in Kanagawa Pref. (Population: 3,692,000)

Kitakyushu City in Fukuoka Pref. (Population: 970,000)

Cooperation with prevenient “Eco-Model City” programCooperation with prevenient “Eco-Model City” program 3


▪ Assistance for reconstruction from the Great East Japan Earthquake

▪ Assistance for reconstruction from the Great East Japan Earthquake

▪ Innovation of social and economic systems to improve the environment and respond to the super-aging of society, etc.

▪ Innovation of social and economic systems to improve the environment and respond to the super-aging of society, etc.

“FutureCity” Initiative as leverage for green innovation

Greening of society and economy, etc., through the creation of new valuesGreening of society and economy, etc., through the creation of new values

▪ Global proposal of a universal model for achievement of green innovation in cities around the world

▪ Global proposal of a universal model for achievement of green innovation in cities around the world

EffortsEfforts

VisionVision

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(Rio+20) and “FutureCity” (2012)(Rio+20) and “FutureCity” (2012)

(Rio+20: United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development)(Rio+20: United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development)

Official side event hosted by the Japanese government:“Future Cities We Want”Official side event hosted by the Japanese government:“Future Cities We Want”

Greeting by the Minister of Foreign AffairsGreeting by the Minister of Foreign Affairs

Shuzo Murakami (then Chairman of the Expert Study-Group for the “FutureCity” Initiative)Introduction of the “FutureCity” Initiative

Shuzo Murakami (then Chairman of the Expert Study-Group for the “FutureCity” Initiative)Introduction of the “FutureCity” Initiative

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Creation of environmental value, social value, and economic valueCreation of environmental value, social value, and economic value

Creation of economic value

Creation of social value

Creation of environmental

value

▪ Low carbon▪ Low carbon

▪ Biodiversity▪ Biodiversity

▪ Resources recycling and 3R (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle)

▪ Resources recycling and 3R (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle)

▪ Aquatic and aerial environment

▪ Aquatic and aerial environment

▪ Social solidarity, fairness, etc.

▪ Social solidarity, fairness, etc.

▪ Response to the super-aging of society

▪ Response to the super-aging of society

▪ Social capital▪ Social capital▪ Employment and income▪ Employment and income

▪ New industry▪ New industry

▪ Health and nursing care▪ Health and nursing care

▪ Minimization of social cost, etc.

▪ Minimization of social cost, etc.

▪ Knowledge and economy▪ Knowledge and economy

▪ Accumulation of knowledge and information

▪ Accumulation of knowledge and information

▪ Disaster prevention, safety, and security

▪ Disaster prevention, safety, and security

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Creation of 3 values for achievement of green innovationCreation of 3 values for achievement of green innovation

▪ Super energy-saving society, etc.

▪ Super energy-saving society, etc.

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Creation of both environmental value and economic value (in the case of Kitakyushu City, based on analysis by the World Bank)

In and after 1968, environmental pollution declined despite major economic development.In and after 1968, environmental pollution declined despite major economic development.

Until 1968, environmental pollution worsened in line with economic development.Until 1968, environmental pollution worsened in line with economic development.

Creation of both environmental value and economic valueCreation of both environmental value and economic value

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Topics

1. “FutureCity” Initiative1. “FutureCity” Initiative

3. Value creation example in each city3. Value creation example in each city



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Hierarchical model for social system innovation 1)Hierarchical model for social system innovation 1)

1) Multi-level Perspective, Geels & Kemp 2000

Landscape（macro-level）

Regimes（meso-level）

Niches（micro-level）

Social paradigm(Culture, sense of value)

Social framework(Systematization, institutionalization)

Individual and experimental approach

Start of change

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Contribution to the establishment of green civilization through global expansion

Promotion of green innovation by accumulating the best practices and systemizing the creation of values

Support for new approaches in relation to the creation of values by frontrunners

Hierarchical framework in terms of the creation of values in the “FutureCity”

Landscape（macro-level）

Regimes（meso-level）

Niches（micro-level）

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Phase III ：

Phase IV ：

Phase V ：

Phase VI： PracticePhase I：Understanding of

circumstances

Phase II：

Processes of social system innovation in the “FutureCity” 1)Processes of social system innovation in the “FutureCity” 1)

1) Transition Management in Urban Context.by C Roorda, N.Frantzeskaki, D.Loorbach etc.

Team formation: Frontrunners coming

from the private sector, the industry, the government, and

the academia

Clarification of dynamics of social

change

Development of frameworks of social change

Visualization of the future image of a city

Reconciliation between short-term plans and medium-to-long-term plans

Phase VII： Civic participation and social embeddedness

Spiraling up through feedback

Establishment of places:

Support from local governments

Experimental approach

Systematization and

institutionalization of approaches for

social change

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Systematization of the creation of values by developing a self-sustaining virtuous cycleSystematization of the creation of values by developing a self-sustaining virtuous cycle

The public and private sectors invest their resources (human resources, goods, and money) in related activities and at the same time promote deregulation.The public and private sectors invest their resources (human resources, goods, and money) in related activities and at the same time promote deregulation.The public and private sectors invest their resources (human resources, goods, and money) in related activities and at the same time promote deregulation.

If new values are created, human resources, goods, and money are further funneled from inside and outside the area.If new values are created, human resources, goods, and money are further funneled from inside and outside the area.If new values are created, human resources, goods, and money are further funneled from inside and outside the area.

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How is the system of creation of values included?How is the system of creation of values included?

Creation of new valuesCreation of new valuesCreation of new values

Development of a self-sustaining virtuous cycle and systematization of the creation of values (Regimes)Development of a self-sustaining virtuous cycle and systematization of the creation of values (Regimes)Development of a self-sustaining virtuous cycle and systematization of the creation of values (Regimes)

Accumulation and integration of information, services, businesses, etc.Accumulation and integration of information, services, businesses, etc.Accumulation and integration of information, services, businesses, etc.

New approaches for achievement of greening (Niches)New approaches for achievement of greening (Niches)New approaches for achievement of greening (Niches)

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Challenges that need to be overcome to promote the creation of valuesChallenges that need to be overcome to promote the creation of values

1) Development of an effective promotion (governance) system

2) Promotion of civic participation

3) Development of financing mechanisms (PPP (Public Private Partnership), PFI (Private Finance Initiative))

4) Reporting of achievements to society (successful and unsuccessful cases)4) Reporting of achievements to society (successful and unsuccessful cases)

5) Global expansion5) Global expansion

6) Progress management (PDCA (Plan, Do, Check, Act))6) Progress management (PDCA (Plan, Do, Check, Act))6) Progress management (PDCA (Plan, Do, Check, Act))

1) Development of an effective promotion (governance) system1) Development of an effective promotion (governance) system

2) Promotion of civic participation2) Promotion of civic participation



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Japan Revitalization Strategy (which was approved in a Cabinet meeting in June 2013) and “FutureCity” InitiativeJapan Revitalization Strategy (which was approved in a Cabinet meeting in June 2013) and “FutureCity” Initiative

(1) Plan for the Revitalization of Japanese Industry

(2) Strategic Market Creation Plan

(3) Strategy of Global Outreach

(1) Plan for the Revitalization of Japanese Industry

(2) Strategic Market Creation Plan

(3) Strategy of Global Outreach

1. Three action plans under the Japan Revitalization Strategy1. Three action plans under the Japan Revitalization Strategy

2. Positioning of the “FutureCity” Initiative2. Positioning of the “FutureCity” InitiativeFulfillment of horizontal coordination functions in promoting the urban policy under the above mentioned measure

Fulfillment of horizontal coordination functions in promoting the urban policy under the above mentioned measure

Fulfillment of horizontal coordination functions in promoting the urban policy under the above mentioned measure

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1. “FutureCity” Initiative1. “FutureCity” Initiative1. “FutureCity” Initiative

3. Value creation example in each city3. Value creation example in each city3. Value creation example in each city




Topics

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Efforts to create values in the “FutureCity”: Affected areasEfforts to create values in the “FutureCity”: Affected areasCity name Efforts Field

Kamaishi City

Promotion of local production and local consumption of energy Environment, economy, society

Creation of industries by taking advantage of various energy environments Economy, society

Development of an industrial welfare city Society

Kesen broad area

Development of a compact city Environment, society, economy

Development of advanced models for medical care, welfare, and nursing care services Society

Promotion of the agriculture, forestry, and fisheries industries through the use of cutting-edge technology and know-how

Environment, economy

Higashi-matsushima

City

Removal of rubble created by the earthquake and tsunami by using a method unique to Higashimatsushima (reconstruction project)

Environment, society

Implementation of the Matsushima natural energy park initiative Environment, society, economy

Promotion of safe and healthy housing Society, economy

Iwanuma CityCreation of an environment-friendly compact city Society

Preventive medicine promotion project through the introduction of medical information networks

Society

Shinchi Town

Development of “smart hybrid networks” in diversified, distributed and self-sustaining energy supply systems

Environment, society

Creation of new industries by taking advantage of various renewable energy sources Environment, society, economy

Provision of various regional information services to improve the quality of life for elderly people

Society, economy

Minamisoma City

Revitalization of the primary industry (EDEN plan) Environment, economy

Development and operation of renewable energy facilities Environment, society, economy

Development of a town that is easy to live in for anyone and that can be passed on to future generations (co-housing)

Society

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Efforts to create values in the “FutureCity”: Other areasEfforts to create values in the “FutureCity”: Other areas

City name Efforts Field

Shimokawa Town

Development of comprehensive forest industry systems Environment, economy

Development of models of collective living Society

Kashiwa City

Development of the Kashiwanoha AEMS Center, expansion of the multi-transportation sharing system

Environment

Point program for participation in local activities, carbon offset system based on “white certificates”

Environment, economy, society

Creation of total healthcare stations, public health supporter training course Society

Comprehensive support for venture companies originating from universities and research institutions

Economy

Yokohama City

Yokohama Smart City Project Environment, economy

Project for sustainable residential property models Environment, Economy, society

Y-PORT (Yokohama Partnership of Resources and Technologies) project Environment, economy

Toyama City

Development of factories for cultivation of medical plants to realize a “Medical City Toyama”

Environment, society, economy

Development of LRT networks Environment, society, economy

Development of the town of health and communication. society, economy

Development of the interchange space for residents by local community. society, economy

Kitakyushu CityKitakyushu smart community creation project Environment, economy

Forest-in-town project Environment, society, economy17


Value creation structure at Kitakyushu City(in Fukuoka Pref.)Value creation structure at Kitakyushu City(in Fukuoka Pref.)

【Energy】

【Health】

【Green】

●Kitakyushu Smart community creation project

●Preventing lifestyle diseases or keeping them from worsening

●Health promotion in the community

●Flowerbeds and vegetable garden for the human touch●Hibikinada biotope

Environmental value

Societal value Economic value

Enhance employment

Enhance employment

Secure safe and healthy daily life

Recover societal solidarity

CO2 reduction by energy conservation and creative energy use

Increase green,

protection of biodiversity

Pro-environment activities

Creating new

business

Create individual life goals, Vitalize social activities

Support recovery from Great East Japan Earthquake damage

Stabilize cost of

medical and attendant care

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Kitakyushu City : Creation of smart community project

Leveling of electricity demandLeveling of electricity demand

▪ Introduction of dynamic pricing▪ Introduction of dynamic pricing

▪ Low price at the time of low electricity demand▪ High price at the time of high electricity demand▪ Different prices for different seasons and

different time zones

▪ Low price at the time of low electricity demand▪ High price at the time of high electricity demand▪ Different prices for different seasons and

different time zones

Shifting of electricity usageShifting of electricity usage

▪ Introduction of smart meters▪ Introduction of smart meters

Reduction of consumption energy, peak shifting, and peak cutting

Reduction of consumption energy, peak shifting, and peak cutting

Visualization of energy demandVisualization of energy demand

The price difference is about 20 times between peak time and nighttime.

The price difference is about 20 times between peak time and nighttime.

Effects

Effects

Case of demonstration experiment on the leveling of electricity demand in the model area (Higashida)Case of demonstration experiment on the leveling of electricity demand in the model area (Higashida)

New energy-saving scheme on a community scaleNew energy-saving scheme on a community scale

Achievement of a peak cut of 20%

Achievement of a peak cut of 20%

Example of patterns of electricity pricesFrom May to October(yen)

(time)

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Level 4

Level 3

Level 2

Level 1

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Level 4

Level 3

Level 2

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Load

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Peak shifting, peak cutting

Reduction of consumption energy

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Toyama City：realizing compact city based on new conceptBuilding the compact city with neighborhood centers networked through public transportationBuilding the compact city with neighborhood centers networked through public transportation

20New scheme to promote making it more compact New scheme to promote making it more compact

Neighborhood center:

Neighborhood center:

City plan for the future by connecting neighborhood downtown centers City plan for the future by connecting neighborhood downtown centers

WalkableWalkable

Yamada

Yokata IwaseMizuhashi

Kureha

Minami Toyama

Ooyama

Fuchu

Yatsuo Oosawano

ToyamaFujikoshi

Connection:Connection:

Public transportation networking centers

Public transportation networking centers

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Efforts for reconstruction in Minamisoma City (in Fukushima Pref.): Plant factory project through the use of renewable energy

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Sale of electricity

(400kW)Payment for energy

Cooperation and support for the creation of the so-called “sextiary industry”

Electricity supply

(100kW)

Payment for electricity purchased

Power systemTohoku-Electric Power Co.

Solar power generation (500kW) Support for growth through experience and interaction

(Feed-in tariff system)

Plant factoryUse of solar power generation▪ Pumps for

hydroponic farming▪ Air conditioners,

etc.

▪ Children in affected areas acquire the ability to think and act by themselves.

▪ Interaction is promoted between local people and people in other areas.

▪ Of electricity generated, about 100kW is supplied to plant factories.

▪ The rest is sold.

Plant factory project

(1) Initial cost:The city is responsible for development. (Reconstruction grants)

Project for promotion of the use of resources in rural areas, including small hydroelectric generation (Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries)

Fukushima Reconstruction Solar Co. (which is invested by Toshiba Corp., etc.)

Reference:Minamisoma Solar Agri-Park project(Fukushima Reconstruction Solar Co.)

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Operation: Agricultural business operators

Construction: City(Reconstruction grants)

(2) Management of plant factories:Facilities are lent to farmers in the city free of charge.

(3) Running cost:Business operators shoulder maintenance and operation costs, etc.(4) Schedule:▪ Starting of construction work:November 2012▪ Completion of construction work:March 2013 (tentative)

New scheme to create industriesNew scheme to create industries21


Value creation example in overseas citiesValue creation example in overseas cities

1. Hamburg City： Hafencity Project1. Hamburg City： Hafencity Project

2. Stockholm City： Hammarby Sjostad Area2. Stockholm City： Hammarby Sjostad Area

3. Portland City：Urban redevelopment project3. Portland City：Urban redevelopment project

4. Greater Manchester Metropolitan County：industrial structure adjustment4. Greater Manchester Metropolitan County：industrial structure adjustment

5. Putrajaya City：Green City Project5. Putrajaya City：Green City Project

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Energy saving and low carbon emissions in the whole regionEnergy saving and low carbon emissions in the whole region▪ Continuous investment in shifting heat sources and fuels▪ Example: Fuel batteries based on bio-methane gas, wood-fired boilers, etc.▪ Continuous investment in shifting heat sources and fuels▪ Example: Fuel batteries based on bio-methane gas, wood-fired boilers, etc.

Redevelopment of old warehouse districtsRedevelopment of old warehouse districts

1) ▪ Hamburg City expropriates lands in old warehouse districts from land owners and sells and transfers them.

1) ▪ Hamburg City expropriates lands in old warehouse districts from land owners and sells and transfers them.

Hamburg City: Creation of values under the Hafencity projectHamburg City: Creation of values under the Hafencity project

▪ Based on funds acquired, a special fund is set up.▪ Based on funds acquired, a special fund is set up.

2) This fund is used for investments in environment-friendly infrastructure and costs for attracting private-sector investments.

2) This fund is used for investments in environment-friendly infrastructure and costs for attracting private-sector investments.

Regional heat supply infrastructure with low carbon emissions as one investment destination Regional heat supply infrastructure with low carbon emissions as one investment destination Regional heat supply infrastructure with low carbon emissions as one investment destination

Reference: “Toshi chiiki no jiritsutekina hatten ni kokensuru kominrenkeijigyo no jigyo sukiimu” (Business scheme for public-private partnership that contributes to self-sustaining development in a city or local area), the first and second reports of the papers submitted to the convention of the Architectural Institute of Japan in FY 2013Ryota Kuzuki, Shuzo Murakami, Toshiki Kato

Creation of new values

Construction of vigorous cultural, commercial, and residential facilities, etc.

Hamburg City was awarded the title “European Green Capital 2011” for its greening efforts.

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Redevelopment of oceanfront properties held by the city

Stockholm City: Creation of values in the HammarbySjostad areaStockholm City: Creation of values in the HammarbySjostad area

Model of a self-sustaining and circulation-type city as the “Hammarby Model”Model of a self-sustaining and circulation-type city as the “Hammarby Model”

System to use local renewable energy as an infrastructure development activity

System to use local renewable energy as an infrastructure development activity

• Regional heat supply based on bio-fuel power generation and exhaust heat

• Local cooling and heating systems through the use of heat of water reclaimed from sewage and heat pumps

• Power generation from bio-gas from sewage sludge and garbage

• Regional heat supply based on bio-fuel power generation and exhaust heat

• Local cooling and heating systems through the use of heat of water reclaimed from sewage and heat pumps

• Power generation from bio-gas from sewage sludge and garbage

Creation of new values as the “Hammarby Model”

Creation of a self-sustaining and circulation-type city

Planned target: Halve the effects on the environment in comparison with other areas constructed in the early 1990s

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1) The Portland Development Commission (PDC) procures 90% of development funds by issuing bonds with increased tax revenues from fixed assets in the future as collateral (Tax Increment Financing).

1) The Portland Development Commission (PDC) procures 90% of development funds by issuing bonds with increased tax revenues from fixed assets in the future as collateral (Tax Increment Financing).

Portland City: Creation of values through urban redevelopment projectPortland City: Creation of values through urban redevelopment projectComprehensive redevelopment project for the central part of the city

Achievement of sustainable development in terms of the environment, economy, and communityComprehensive efforts involving both economic measures and urban redevelopment

Induction of private-sector investments and job creationInduction of private-sector investments and job creation

2) The PDC carries out infrastructure development (green space, roads, residential districts, etc.) and invites private-sector investments.

2) The PDC carries out infrastructure development (green space, roads, residential districts, etc.) and invites private-sector investments.

Development model for a local area that is self-sustaining and vigorous

Development model for a local area that is self-sustaining and vigorous

Example: Housing renovation for energy savingExample: Housing renovation for energy saving

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Creation of a city in line with industrial structure adjustmentFund set up jointly by the city and the private sectorApplication to the public service fields (urban transportation, energy, environment, public order, health and hospitals, etc.)

Creation of a city in line with industrial structure adjustmentFund set up jointly by the city and the private sectorApplication to the public service fields (urban transportation, energy, environment, public order, health and hospitals, etc.)

1) A fund to create a local city for each business field is set up. The GMCA carries out infrastructure investment and development activities by using this fund.

1) A fund to create a local city for each business field is set up. The GMCA carries out infrastructure investment and development activities by using this fund.

2) The GMCA collects an increased portion of national tax revenue from infrastructure development in the form of grant from the central government. (Earn Back Model)

2) The GMCA collects an increased portion of national tax revenue from infrastructure development in the form of grant from the central government. (Earn Back Model)

Model for revitalization of local economy through a virtuous cycle of local resources and funds

Model for revitalization of local economy through a virtuous cycle of local resources and funds

▪ Introduction of local renewable energy, including wind, solar, and biomass sources

▪ Introduction of distributed energy systems, including bidirectional power interchange

▪ Introduction of local renewable energy, including wind, solar, and biomass sources

▪ Introduction of distributed energy systems, including bidirectional power interchange

Greater Manchester Metropolitan County: Creation of values through industrial structure adjustmentGreater Manchester Metropolitan County: Creation of values through industrial structure adjustment

(GMCA: Greater Manchester Combined Authority)

Examples of efforts in the energy fieldExamples of efforts in the energy field

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Disseminate and share the outcome through alliance of cities nationwide and globallyDisseminate and share the outcome through alliance of cities nationwide and globally

Showcase introduction

nationwide and

globally

Showcase introduction

nationwide and

globallyPeoplePeople

GoodsGoods

MoneyMoney

Regulatory change

Regulatory change

City desirablefor living

City desirablefor living

City with vitality

City with vitality

InvestInvest

Societal implem

entation for creating new

values

Eco-Model CityFutureCity

Eco-Model CityFutureCity

International networkInternational network

Building global network：toward expansion of green innovationBuilding global network：toward expansion of green innovation

Encourage the green innovation unique to the features of each cityEncourage the green innovation unique to the features of each city27


Japan is facing many challenges in advance of other countries around the world.Japan is facing many challenges in advance of other countries around the world.

There are universal challenges that countries around the world will face in the near future.There are universal challenges that countries around the world will face in the near future.

Japan is expected to make efforts to deal with such challenges in advance of other countries around the world.

Japan is expected to make efforts to deal with such challenges in advance of other countries around the world.

The “Eco-Model City”／“FutureCity” Initiative is expected to serve as leverage to overcome such challenges.

The “Eco-Model City”／“FutureCity” Initiative is expected to serve as leverage to overcome such challenges.

Achievements will be reported globally.Achievements will be reported globally.

Thank you very much for your attention.Thank you very much for your attention.

“Eco-Model City” ／“FutureCity” and international contribution

“Eco-Model City” ／“FutureCity” and international contribution

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