Toyama City: Compact City Development
by The World Bank's Tokyo Development Learning Center (TDLC)
This case study is showcases examples where the “G20 Principles for Quality Infrastructure Investment (QII)” have been operationalized in Japan`s urban infrastructure projects. It highlights Toyama City, which is now a global role model for compact city development and reviews the city’s difficult journey towards a compact city through the lens of Economic Efficiency and Infrastructure Governance, which are two of the six G20 Principles for QII. This case study sheds light on the importance of governance aspects such as alignment with the national policy, organizational commitment, and collaboration with the private sector. Furthermore, it illustrates how effective governance can lead to economic efficiency and some evidence of a compact city`s wider benefits. The implications are expected to benefit policymakers and practitioners in developing countries.
Citation
“Kriss, Paul; Miki-Imoto, Haruka; Nishimaki, Hiroshi; Riku, Takashi. 2024. Toyama City: Compact City Development. Quality Infrastructure Investment;. World Bank, Washington, DC. © World Bank. https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/handle/10986/34816 License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.”
About Tokyo Development Learning Center (TDLC)
Launched in 2004 in partnership with the Government of Japan, the Tokyo Development Learning Center (TDLC) is a pivotal World Bank program housed under the Global Practice for Urban, Disaster Risk Management, Resilience and Land (GPURL). Located in the heart of Tokyo, TDLC serves as a global knowledge hub that aims to operationalize Japanese and global urban development knowledge, insights, and technical expertise to maximize development impact. TDLC operates through four core activities: Technical Deep Dives (TDDs), Operational Support, Insights and Publications, and the City Partnership Program (CPP). For more information, visit www.worldbank.org/tdlc
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