Foundation for the Establishment of Urban and Environmental Plans in Asia and the Required Practical Education

Abstract

The basic ideas needed to establish urban and environmental plans in Asia, and the practical education required to accomplish this, are introduced in this chapter. The quality of the urban environment has declined in many large cities in Asia due to rapid urbanization, economic development, and motorization. Therefore, it is indispensable to make urban and environmental plans to secure healthy and cultural urban life and functional urban activities. At the same time, it is important to maintain a healthy harmony with the agricultural, forestry, and fishing industries. This must be achieved by effectively distributing the limited land resources within the city and by appropriately allocating land for construction, infrastructural facilities, green land, and natural environment. Accordingly, this chapter will introduce the foundations of urban and environmental planning in Asia. It will be explained based on the idea of urban planning in Japan, with practical case studies from Kyushu University.