Urban Renaissance Agency, Japan KOSHIGAYA LAKE TOWN PROJECT Smart & Sustainable Urban Life with the Lake The features of our Project The Lake is crucial for heat-island phenomena. The Lake must open to citizens for healthy urban life. Environmental technologies are indispensable for Eco-Friendly Community. 1
The features of our Project Maximum community involvement is key for Low Carbon Emission Society. This project is not a simple waterfront housing development but an innovative ideal Compact City. The Lake, flood-control function, gives safety and secures urban life. Location Map of Koshigaya Lake Town 2
Environment around Koshigaya Lake Town Around Koshigaya City Hall Motoarakawa River Koshigaya Lake Town The land-use plan of Koshigaya Lake Town and the surrounding areas 3
The Lake upstream The Flood-Control Reservoir upstream Protecting the entire region from flooding disasters Contribution to safety and security for the residents Provision of open space and greenery to the public downstream Utilisation of the Flood-control Reservoir Topic1 To revive the image of rural landscape as the "City of Water" in natural area around the biotope where the water-side environment and human activities co-exist in harmony. Topic2 To encourage spontaneous and recreational activities around the Waterside Park, such as cultivating flower-beds. Lake-side Walk Biotope Reservoir (North-area) Water-side terrace Floating stage Floating pier Topic3 To develop the waterside located in the central areas, where people gather, as a base for such activities as water sports. 4
Structure planning to strive for energy saving of the entire project Shopping Mall Lake-side Walk The Lake Heritage Park Railway Station Residential Zone Structure planning of trunk road system to channel seasonal wind flow The Lake Residential Zone Canal 5
Environmental system and technology effect to reduce CO2 emission Guideline for Environmentally Sensitive Practices Development Master plan of Koshigaya Lake Town Link Each practices Main strategic practices towards Eco-town on this project are: Housing and Building Plan Use of Natural Energy such as wind, lush green and sunlight Introduction of technology to reduce CO2 emission by 20% Energy-Efficient Housing Project Use of Natural Energy Saving power consumption for airconditioning in detached houses During summer Consideration for the designs of the floor plans Flow of wind inside the house Trees screen off about 90% of sunlight During winter Catch cool air from the waterfront South cool air North Sunshine reach the ground 6
Energy-Efficient Housing Project Solar water heater Use of solar energy and technology makes household budget slim Electricity LNG To each housing unit Central heating system Hot water supply Floor heating Electrical appliances Reducing energy consumption Reducing energy loss Saving energy costs Environmentally Friendly Shopping Centre Installation of Advanced Technologies (solar panels, hybrid gas ecosystem, and so on) Today s generation of electricity by solar power total up to 1,018kwh which is equivalent to lighting 31,818 fluorescent lamps 7
Appeal to visitors Take action for Environmentally Sensitive Practices at shopping centre Electric car and charging station Point registry machine Citizen s Involvement to this Project Proposals for rebirth of natural and historical scenery, utilizing waterside as recreational area were reflected into the design of project 8
Children and families participating in water sport programmes Environmental programmes for exploring local nature and biodiversity Various insects have been here! 9
To start with, Community Involvement, promoting Town Management, toward Independent Community Community and Information Centre Framework of Koshigaya Lake Town Project Basic concept Development Master Plan Land Use / Public facilities and Roads / Parks and Green / Landscape / Building Each component of the Project Structure of Sustainable and Compact City Flood-Control Reservoir Koshigaya City Urban Master Plan Individual Plan Towards the Future Creation of sympathy with natural and historical resources Provision of Recreational opportunity and facilities Guideline for Environmentally Sensitive Practices Building and Housing Plan / Use of Natural Energy / Introduction of Advanced Technology Community Involvement and Community Driven Participation in Eco Friendly Programmes Improvement of the Quality of Life in the Lake Town 10
About LiveCom Awards (The International Awards for Liveable Communities) The only interrnational commendation system in the world concerning Livable city planning that considers the environment approved by UNEP < The LiveCom Judging Criteria > 1Enhancement of the Landscape 2Heritage Management 3Environmentally sensitive Practices 4Community Sustainability 5Healthy Lifestyles 6Planning for the Future The result of LiveCom Awards 2009 Entry Whole City 240 group Project 170 projects the final examination Whole City 39 group Project 28 projects We did presentation in the Plzen city (The Czech Republic) Examination result We won the gold prize with Project Awards (Built section) (There are two other gold prizes) We won the gold prize with Project Awards for the first time in Japan. 11
presentation The certificate of Gold Awards ceremony Crystal trophy KOSHIGAYA LAKE TOWN PROJECT Smart & Sustainable Urban Life with the Lake Urban Renaissance Agency, Japan 12