What can we do now to create a city that creates new value?
At NTT Urban Development, we are sincerely addressing this question by anticipating social change and pioneering the future through design.
In 2017, we held the "Dialogue Series," a dialogue event featuring leading figures from various fields.
Continuing on in 2018, we will carry out "Field Research." From the environment and culture of each location, to the spirit of the people who live there, to the attachment and identity of the community, we will explore the future of urban development by visiting each location and attempting to delve into the charm of the city from various angles.
"Field Research" is a project that explores the future of urban development by visiting cities currently undergoing noteworthy initiatives.
The first stop is the Republic of Estonia, which has developed into the world's most advanced digital nation.
What led to this small Baltic country's astonishing digitalization? We
learn about the bold virtual immigration policy, "e-Residency," the current state of IT startups, which boast the world's highest entrepreneurship rate, and even interviews with key people.
We will delve deeper into the relationship between technology and urban development from various angles.
Visit cities that are currently taking noteworthy initiatives,
"Field Research" is a project that explores the future of urban development.
The first destination was the Republic of Estonia, which has developed into the world's most advanced electronic nation.
What is it about this small Baltic country that has achieved such amazing digitalization?
It boasts a bold virtual immigration policy called "e-Residency" and the world's highest entrepreneurship rate.
The current state of IT startups, as well as interviews with key people.
We will delve deeper into the relationship between technology and urban development from various angles.
After Estonia, we visited
Attracting attention as the world's most cutting-edge "food hub"
Denmark.
The world's highest level of happiness and ethical
What is the relationship with diet?
Praised by gourmets
From Copenhagen, the "food capital of the world"
Organic farms that changed people's awareness
To the forefront of the movement surrounding urban life.
From various angles,
The relationship between "food culture and urban development"
Let's dig deeper.
After Estonia, we visited
Denmark is attracting attention as the world's most cutting-edge food destination.
What is the relationship between Japan's happiness level, which is said to be the highest in the world, and ethical eating habits?
From Copenhagen, the "food capital of the world" praised by gourmets,
From organic farms that have changed people's consciousness to the forefront of the movement surrounding urban living.
We will delve deeper into the relationship between food culture and urban development from various angles.
The third destination after Estonia and Denmark was
Kamiyama Town in Tokushima Prefecture has seen a steady stream of immigrants from both within Japan and overseas.
Artists from overseas are moving here, and IT ventures are
Why open more offices?
From an old-style house office of an IT company,
Artworks scattered throughout the mountains,
Changed the townspeople's mindset
Even conversations with key people.
"Art x Urban Development" from various angles
We will dig deeper into the relationship.
The third destination after Estonia and Denmark was
Kamiyama Town in Tokushima Prefecture has seen a steady stream of immigrants from both within Japan and overseas.
Artists from overseas have moved here, and IT ventures have set up offices here.
Why are they opening one after another?
From the old house office of an IT company to art works scattered throughout the mountains,
We also have conversations with key people who changed the townspeople's awareness.
We will delve deeper into the relationship between "art and urban development" from various angles.