Research Center for the Future City Design Corresponding to Global Environment Problems

Approximately 70% of the world's population is expected to be concentrated in cities by 2050, and GX (Green Transformation) of cities is required to realize a decarbonized society. In addition, the risk of natural disasters is increasing due to the fact that Japan is said to have entered an active period of earthquakes and the frequent occurrence of wind and flood damage, which is thought to be the result of global warming. Cities of the future will need to realize high-quality spaces such as intellectual production bases and living environments for the rapidly increasing number of elderly people, while responding to decarbonization and the increased risk of natural disasters. To that end, it is necessary for researchers in related fields and stakeholders to work together to create, share, and deepen scientific knowledge, and implement it in society. Therefore, in this research center, researchers from various fields related to the above issues will conduct collaborative research while sharing scientific data, information, and knowledge. The aim is to achieve results related to the design and management of cities that contribute to a decarbonized society, have resilience to natural disaster risks, and are healthy, comfortable and attractive, and to work on their implementation in society.