A Study of Urban Complex Projects Based on the 15-Minute City Concept: Focusing on the Toranomon Hills and Azabudai Hills Projects in Tokyo

Abstract

The 15-minute city, as a new urban planning concept, is gradually gaining widespread attention. It is an urban model designed to arrange various functions and facilities within a compact area, enabling urban residents to easily access essential services for daily life within a 15-minute walk or bike ride. This study explores the realization of the 15-minute city concept by analyzing two urban complex development projects in Tokyo, Japan: Toranomon Hills and Azabudai Hills. The analysis focuses on the four fundamental elements of the 15-minute city: Proximity, Density, Mixed Use, and Ubiquity, aiming to identify directions for realizing the 15-minute city within urban complex spaces. The study aims to demonstrate the feasibility of the 15-minute city concept in future urban redevelopment and provide foundational data for optimizing urban complex developments. However, the limitation of this study lies in its reliance on literature reviews and case analyses, lacking empirical data that reflects user experiences.

Presenters

Qi Xiao
Student, Ph.D., Dongseo University, Busan Gwang'yeogsi [Pusan-Kwangyokshi], South Korea

Kwanseon Hong
Professor, Design Department, Dongseo University, Busan Gwang'yeogsi [Pusan-Kwangyokshi], South Korea

Details

Presentation Type

Poster Session

Theme

Architectonic, Spatial, and Environmental Design

KEYWORDS

FIFTEEN MINUTE CITY, N MINUTE CITY, URBAN COMPLEX, FUNDAMENTAL ELEMENT