Cooperative Design for New Urban Infrastructures: TOKYO STATION YAESU DEVELOPMENT and MIYASHITA PARK

The COVID-19 pandemic underscored the significance of public spaces in densely populated urban areas. Beyond offering residents a vital outdoor refuge, these spaces inject life and vibrancy into cities. In Tokyo, where the fruits of a two-decade-long redevelopment initiative are now evident, a notable feature is the ample public space maintained amidst high density.
Tokyo, being a public transit-oriented metropolis, maximizes the areas around railway stations through a multi-layered utilization of the constrained space. These areas are transformed into pedestrian-friendly squares, forming a seamless network for easy mobility. Developed in collaboration with the private sector, they also merge parks and riversides, establishing interconnected spaces and fostering movement within layered public realms.