Publication: Toyama City: Compact City Development
Abstract
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.
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Citation
“Kriss, Paul; Miki-Imoto, Haruka; Nishimaki, Hiroshi; Riku, Takashi. 2021. Toyama City: Compact City Development. Quality Infrastructure Investment;. © World Bank, Washington, DC. http://hdl.handle.net/10986/34816 License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.”