Chiki Saisei No Joken (Iwanami Shinsho Shinaka Ban 1059)

[Machine Translation] While many regions are in decline due to declining birthrates, aging populations, and depopulation, there are regions that have succeeded in revitalizing themselves through unique community development based on the collective wisdom of local governments and residents. This report clarifies the problems with past regional policies and proposes the conditions necessary for regions to truly revitalize themselves, including the revival of local industries and the creation of sustainable communities, while presenting a wealth of case studies.

少子高齢化や過疎化などを背景に、多くの地域が衰退しているなか、自治体と住民が知恵を出し合い、個性的なまちづくりによって活性化に成功している地域が存在する。これまでの地域政策の問題点を明らかにし、地場産業の復興、持続可能な地域づくりなど、地域が真に再生するために必要な条件を、豊富な事例を示しながら提言する。