NIKKEN FORUM Webinar
The Potential of Mobility to Revitalize Local Communities

In addition to global environmental issues, Japan’s rural areas and local communities are facing challenges such as a declining birthrate, an aging population, population decline, and economic stagnation, and are on a path toward decline.
To create regional communities where everyone can live autonomously and happily in the future, we will explore the potential for innovation by focusing on mobility—examining what kind of relationship should exist with urban centers, what assets should be utilized, and what kind of talent is needed.Our guest speaker will be Mr. Shoichiro Suzuki, Senior Advisor in the Personnel Division of the Minister’s Secretariat at the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT), who has served as Deputy Mayor of Kyoto City and Director of the Urban Planning Division at MLIT, and possesses extensive experience in regional revitalization. We hope this will be an opportunity to reflect together with you on what it means to build communities where everyone can live healthy and happy lives. We look forward to your participation.

Tuesday, December 17, 2024, 4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Participation Fee: Free

At the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (Urban Planning Division, Community Development Promotion Division, Public-Private Partnership Promotion Division, etc.), he was responsible for establishing the Compact City Budget System, creating Community Development GX measures (such as enhancing urban green spaces), implementing measures to strengthen cities’ international competitiveness, enhancing measures to ensure urban safety in the event of disasters, and promoting PPP and PFI initiatives. At the City of Kyoto (Director of the Urban Planning Bureau, Deputy Mayor), he was responsible for enhancing landscape policies; formulating measures for the preservation and utilization of traditional Kyoto townhouses; developing urban visions that balance landscape preservation with urban vitality; implementing measures to address vacant homes using tax systems and other tools; and formulating administrative and fiscal reform plans. He was seconded to the Embassy of Singapore and Ibaraki Prefecture, among others. He has held his current position (Counselor, Personnel Division, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism) since July 1, Reiwa 6.

4:00 p.m. – Overview (Akira Ando)
4:10 p.m. – Presentation: Solving Challenges in Local and Regional Communities (Mr. Shoichiro Suzuki)
4:30 p.m. – Presentation: Introduction to the “Community Drive Project” (Tatsuya Hatori)
4:50 PM – Panel Discussion
5:30 p.m. End

nikkenforum@nikken.jp

1. The lecture will only be available as a live stream at the scheduled time; there will be no recorded version available afterward.
2. The viewing URL is for the exclusive use of the applicant only.
3. Recording, audio recording, or photographing the lecture content, as well as transferring the viewing URL to any third party, is strictly prohibited.
4. Your registration information will not be used for any purpose other than this lecture broadcast.
5. We will only disclose your affiliation and name to the instructor upon their request.
6. However, in the event of damages or problems arising due to the applicant's responsibility, we may disclose other application information as necessary.
7. We are unable to provide system support for viewing this content.
8. We will not be held liable for any damages incurred in the event of interruptions or cancellations of lectures due to streaming problems or unforeseen circumstances.

NIKKEN FORUM Secretariat: Nikken Sekkei Public Relations Office (2-18-3 Iidabashi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 03-5226-3030)