Vertical Garden City
On average, people working in the greater Tokyo metropolitan area spend about 140 minutes per day commuting. Assuming they work 20 days a month, that totals approximately 560 hours, or about 23 days a year.
If only those 23 days could be used to meet interesting people, learn and experience new things...
Just imagine the possibilities.
A city protected from earthquakes and other disasters, protection that not only saves lives and assets but shields and protects the values and qualities that foster a city's growth and potential.
Just imagine the feeling of security and safety if you lived in such a city that withstands major earthquakes.
The touch of leaves. The fragrance of the grass. The crackle of fallen leaves underfoot. The deeper colors of ripening fruit and vegetables. Moonlight --The singing of crickets in autumn.
If the wonders of nature existed next door to your city life...Just imagine how different every day would be.
“Vertical Garden City” is the concept behind our proposals for building cities.
By assembling land that has been subdivided into small parcels into a large block and then consolidating building needs in high-rise structures while exploiting man-made foundations and underground space, this approach can free a vast amount of open space at the ground level.
Through “vertical” land development that makes intelligent use of ultrahigh-rise structures as well as underground space, we can create a “compact city” that enhances the efficiency of urban infrastructure, such as rail transportation and road systems, while systematically integrating diverse urban functions, including work, residence/living, entertainment, education, and commercial/retail.
Intelligent and efficient land utilization creates not only an “eco-friendly city” with a pleasurable environment that contributes to reduced CO2 emissions and other benefits, but also a comfortable, safe and secure “sustainable city” that is resistant to earthquakes and enduring.
