Kannai-Kangai-District Revitalization Promotion Plan

Kannai Kangai-District, which has a history and charm since its opening of the port and has been driving the Yokohama economy, has been in a difficult situation in recent years due to land subsidence (the number of employees has decreased by about 35,000 and product sales has decreased by about 50,000 in the last 10 years).
In addition, the city hall, which is located in the center of the district, has many issues such as a decline in citizen services due to aging and decentralization, non-efficiency in business, and floor rent burden. We have been developing a new plan to revitalize Kannai and Kangai-District.
In formulating the plan, we held a study group consisting of experts and local stakeholders, a local exchange meeting consisting of people from the Neighborhood Associations in Kannai and Kangai-District, as well as a public opinion solicitation and symposium. In March 2010, we formulated the Kannai-Kangai-District Revitalization Promotion Plan.
In March 2011, the Kannai-Kangai-District Revitalization Promotion Plan Action Plan was formulated as a concrete initiative to realize the plan, and efforts are being made by local organizations in each district. In addition, as initiatives to prioritize, we are promoting the regeneration of business functions, strengthening migration, and studying ways to utilize the city center function guidance system.

Based on discussions with local people and experts, in March 2010, we formulated the Kannai-Kangai-District Revitalization Promotion Plan based on opinions received through public opinion solicitation and symposiums.

(Batch download version) Part 1 (PDF: 12,045KB) Part 2 (PDF: 17,994KB)

(Overview pamphlet) (PDF: 2,447KB)

(Divided download version)

• Cover ・ Chapter 0 Composition of this plan (PDF: 67KB)
• Chapter 1 In Formulation (PDF: 123KB)
• Chapter 2 Understanding and Analysis of the Current Status of Kannai and Kangai-District (PDF: 11,891KB)
  A3 version page (P48-49) (PDF: 6,614KB)
• Chapter 3 Basic Policy (target image of activation) (PDF: 19KB)
  A3 version page (P51-52) (PDF: 5,388KB)
• Strategy and Initiatives in Chapter 4.12 (PDF: 1,145KB)
• Chapter 5 Perspectives of Priority Initiatives (PDF: 2,263KB)
  A3 version page (P99-100) (PDF: 27KB)
• Chapter 6 New City Hall Maintenance Thinking (PDF: 1,204KB)
• Congratulations (PDF: 26KB)

In March 2011, Kannai and Kangai-District were divided into 13 areas, and Yokohama City discussed and formulated the Kannai-Kangai-District Activation Promotion Plan Action Plan in which each area or in multiple areas worked together.
Kannai / Kangai-District Revitalization Promotion Plan Action Plan (Summary Version) (PDF: 1,148KB)
Kannai-Kangai-District Revitalization Promotion Plan Action Plan (main part) (PDF: 5,346KB)

Please see below for the progress of priority initiatives.

※The following numbers correspond to "Priority Initiatives" and "Direction of Consideration" in the Kannai and Kangai-District Revitalization Promotion Plan.

(1) Strengthening junctions around Minatomachi (around Kannai Station)

• We are holding the JR Kannai-sta.-kitaguchi Maintenance Council to make JR Kannai Station barrier-free.

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(1) Construction of support systems for rebuilding and renovation

• We distribute the "Guide to Function Update and Rebuilding Support for Building Owners in Kannai and Kangai-District".

(2) Formation of business incubation bases (experimental project)

• We have started an open call for business operators in experimental project. (July 9, 2010) (Open call for participants has been closed)
• We have decided on a business operator in experimental project. (September 30, 2010)
• Kannai Future Center (tentative name) Opened on March 14 (March 10, 2011)
• Yokohama-shi business incubation base establishment and entrepreneur network formation model business implementation result

(1) Redevelopment of former Kanto Finance Bureau and former Labor Standards Bureau

• We are conducting sounding-type market research to utilize the former Kanto Finance Bureau.

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(2) Bicycles

• We are conducting social experiments in the community cycle.

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(3) Pedestrians

• We are working to improve the pedestrian environment on the Yayoidai Sakuragicho Line (Sakuragicho to Hinodecho) (widening sidewalks, making barrier-free, rearranging signs, etc.).