As of July 2020, 542 municipalities in Japan had plans for location optimization, representing roughly one-third of all municipalities. While 203 were preparing plans for site optimization, 339 had already announced concrete plans.
In the light of the population decline in Japan, location optimization aims to achieve urban restructuring, creating compact cities connected to public transportation networks that are sustainable and ensure access to essential services.
Number of municipalities with plans for location optimization in Japan from December 2014 to July 2020, by stage
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MLIT (Japan). (December 16, 2020). Number of municipalities with plans for location optimization in Japan from December 2014 to July 2020, by stage [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 03, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1259645/japan-number-municipalities-location-optimization-plans-by-status/
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