jailcd2019-023: Regional Revitalization Strategy for Shrinkage City-Wakamatsu Case

Abstract

Wakamatsu is an area with the most serious shrinkage issue in the city of Kitakyushu. In the past, it was the most bustling city and had a lot of factories. However, there are only old people left now. During the research, During the research, there are three major reasons of the population outflows, these are: traffic inconvenience, the large amount of wasteland, and lack of hope and amenities for the youth. This paper This paper tries to summarize and collects the aspiration of the locals in order to develop a living strategy from the user's point of view. After interviewing the local people, the results will be used to develop a plan to solve the problems such ashow to improve the quality of life, and how to revitalize this area. Population aging is an urgent issue but not necessarily a bad thing. A crisis is a chance. We should turn the problem to our advantage and create new opportunities for the local industries and markets.