TAKASHIMADAIRA -
ITABASHI CITY
１．Project Overview & Objectives
This project aims to create an active, convenient, and affluent lifestyle for individuals living in Takashimadaira (an area found within the Itabashi City) by combining digital technologies with the appeal of this area, and to strengthen its disaster preparedness. Using digital technologies to effectively create an active community and improve the convenience of its transportation services, we will communicate and share what makes this area so attractive and provide electric micro-mobility devices to make life in Takashimadaira more affluent and convenient. We will also use digital technologies to enhance soft measures, such as raising awareness about flood damage and improving the quality of training. Through these efforts, we will achieve a smart Takashimadaira where everyone can live even more safe and prosperous lives.
Measuring the flow of people with Wi-Fi sensors
・To measure the effectiveness of the various initiatives implemented in this project, we are installing sensors to determine the area of activities around the Takashimadaira area.
・We will use these sensors to measure the flow of people to determine the areas where people gather for activities such as shopping and the area of activities in each area, and will also measure changes resulting from the implementation of these initiatives.
Developing communities using digital twins
In the Takashimadaira area, in order to improve the functionality of the social and lifestyle centers found around its stations as well as its brand image, we will create a walkable town using digital twins to simulate local excursions, create a lively community, and communicate what makes this area so attractive.
A service for improving transportation convenience using technologies such as electric micro-mobility devices
In the Takashimadaira area, technologies such as electric micro-mobility devices will be introduced to residential areas with few large-scale retail stores or shopping streets in their vicinity to increase convenience in terms of transportation and circulation for both moving in and out of this area.
A flood damage visualization tool that utilizes digital twins
In order to address the issue of providing appropriate evacuation guidance in the event of a large-scale flood in flood-prone areas, including Takashimadaira, a simulation of the flood damage and evacuation routes will be conducted using digital twins.
２．Past Efforts
In FY2022, which was the first year of this project, we focused on measuring the flow of people and collecting residents' opinions in order to understand the current status of the community.
Measuring the flow of people using sensors
We used Wi-Fi sensors (10 locations) and AI cameras (1 location) to measure the flow of people in the Takashimadaira area and analyze the area of activities (such as shopping) of local residents in their daily lives.
Collecting opinions from residents
We conducted questionnaire surveys at local events (disaster prevention events, community-sponsored festivals, etc.) on topics such as residents' area of activities and requests to the community.
Communicating with residents using a flood damage visualization tool
In the Takashimadaira area, we communicated with residents about topics such as flood risks and evacuation routes using a flood damage visualization tool at events such as community events and disaster prevention classes for child-rearing households.
３．Upcoming Schedule
In the future, we plan, for example, to use technologies such as Wi-Fi sensors to understand the behavioral characteristics of residents, utilize digital twins to create lively community and communicate what makes this area so attractive, use digital tools to enhance disaster preparedness, and introduce electric micro-mobility devices to improve transportation convenience.
