The Kyoto example of sustainably good urban planning in Japan

Sustainable Travel Japan

In this follow-up episode with Miroslav Bachura, an architect design and urban planning insider based in Shizuoka - we discuss some key issues of good, more sustainable (people-planet-profits in balance) urban design with examples from Kyoto, Shizuoka and other areas.

Miroslav Bachura joined us last month to talk about his renovation projects in Shizuoka and insights from his presentation this year at the Minka Summit 2024.

0:00:00 Welcome back Miro

0:00:25 Minka Summit

0:02.00 Miyama village fieldtrip

0:03:00 2m26 thatch atelier

0:05:30 Keynote Azby Brown

0:07:00 Highland Inn GH

0:09:00 Keeping Heritage of Minka

0:10:10 Minka Mall shared knowledge value

0:13:10 Build love of Minka with Future Gen

0:14:40 Natural Plaster Benefits

0:16:50 What is good urban design?

0:17:30 Kyoto's good design- waterways

0:20:00 History of Edo design

0:24:05 Shizuoka city plan map

0:25:40 Hiroshima's quality of life rebuild

0:27:00 Kyoto's Tree lined streets

0:29:00 Prague shady city streets

0:29:50 Houston filled with trees

0:30:00 No trees problem city design

0:31:48 Trees in Tokyo good design

0:33:40 Pedestrian only zones

0:36:00 Test Accessibility in Wheelchair

0:37:40 Kyoto new yet traditional

0:39:40 Cool with water on street

0:41:40 Kids Neighborhood Parks

0:43:00 Sad city park

0:45:00 Genius Japanese garden paths

0:47:00 Height limits to retain views

0:49:20 Lack of Urban plan

0:51:20 Tokyo Super-block

0:53:30 Living Green Design

0:56:15 Cycle People Cars separate

0:57:30 Bicycle parking available

0:59:00 Sustainable Building design

1:01:00 Thank you - wrap up!

In this follow up talk, Miro & JJ will start with a wrap up of highlights from the Minka Summit 2024 event.

Miro will share some insights about some of his urban planning projects and consulting with the city to discuss some issues important to sustainable urban planning and design in Japan.

TAKEAWAYS:

Ideas for how can we create better, more sustainable communities which are happier and healthier that balance the needs of people and planet with profits.

Miroslav Bachura on LinkedIn:

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