Urbanization in the suburbs of large cities and peripheral areas of regional cities has progressed with the extension of roads and railroads and the establishment of large-scale apartment complexes and commercial facilities, and the way of life of local residents has changed along with these changes. While some residents are excited and attracted by the new conveniences, others feel a sense of loss at the changes in their familiar neighborhoods. There are many things that are not known until after a series of developments are completed to determine how each individual feels. In order to gather the voices of local residents and reflect on the new community, we should record how residents felt before the development of the community begins.
Therefore, this course will provide an opportunity to think about the values that residents hold dear through fieldwork and interviews in the area surrounding SFC, where local development is beginning to take place in the near future based on the rail extension project. Through fieldwork, we will also consider whether these values have been adequately verbalized in the local community.
They will also learn about local issues that are recognized by those who plan development and their solutions. Through the experience of learning about development from both sides, students will develop the ability to understand the other party's position and respond accordingly when they are involved in future planning involving local residents.