What urban vision should we have for Tokyo when reconstructing after a natural disaster? - Urban Reconstruction Principles, Goals and Basic Policies

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government created its Grand Design for Earthquake Disaster Reconstruction in May 2001. This document explains the government’s reconstruction principles, goals and basic policies in case of a disaster such as earthquake directly hitting the capital as part of the preparations for prompt, systematic urban reconstruction. It also provides information about the administration’s post disaster urban development guidelines to Tokyo residents.

Learning from the lessons of catastrophe that have occurred since 2001 around the country and obtaining suggestions from Tokyo residents and academic experts, the metropolitan government has compiled new urban reconstruction principles, goals and basic policies.

These basic policies mentioned in this document will be used to implement programs and refine its reconstruction guidelines and plans when Tokyo suffers damage from natural disaster—such as an earthquake, torrential rain, a windstorm or volcanic eruption—or the like.