Yokohama as a Global CityYokohama as a Global CityExperiences of YokohamaExperiences of Yokohama

-- The Compatibility of Economy and Ecology The Compatibility of Economy and Ecology --

July 27th, 2011Masaaki TaniguchiC fCity of Yokohama

City of Yokohama

Pop. of 3.69 million： Largest city in Japanp g y p

GDP of 12.7 trillion JPY (US$150 billion)

I t ti l t it C l b ti th International port city: Celebrating the

152th anniversary of the port openingniigata

Rapid growth and urbanization

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Sudden Awakening

City of Yokohama’s Population TrendContinuing to expand and growg p g

Population and # of Households in Yokohama

Population

Households

Population and # of Households in Yokohama

Households

1889 1929 1989 20091959

Urban Challenges: Rapid Urbanization and Pollution

P ll d i d ffi iPolluted air and water, traffic congestion…

Entrepreneurial Citizens and Unique Development Approaches

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Innovative entrepreneurial open-minded attitude and

Overcoming many challenges over time

Innovative, entrepreneurial, open-minded attitude, and

welcoming of new challenges

Unique approach to development (the Yokohama model)

Six Major Projects for Urban Solution

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● Water Management from Sources to the Sea

○ Water Reservoirs ○ Purification Plants

Sedimentation

Rapid SandFiltration Basin

Disinfection Pumping

Doshi RiverMountains in Doshi village

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Station

Water Circulation

ReceivingWell

DistributionReservoir

○ Seawater Purificationusing seaweed cultivation

Wastewater

Grit ChamberpumpReactor

Primary Sedimentation TankFinal Sedimentation Tank

Primary Sedimentation Tank

Disinfection Facility

Ozonation

Shin-Yokohama Station Nissan Stadium Creek & Footpath

Drain Treated Water into Sea/Rivers

Facility

○ Wastewater Treatment Plant○ Use of Reclaimed Wastewater

WasteManagement

● Recycling Solid Waste and Wastewater Management

○Yokohama "G30" Policy: Involving Citizens to Reduce Waste by 30%

- Citizens, businesses and the city administration work together in promoting

the 3Rs (Reduce Reuse and Recycle) of solid wastethe 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse and Recycle) of solid waste

Notable Effects of G301) Abolishing 3 of the city's 7 solid waste incineration plants

2) Extension of the lifetime of the city's solid waste landfill sites2) Extension of the lifetime of the city s solid waste landfill sites

3) Reduction in CO2 Emissions by 840,000 tons/year (about 4%) compared to FY2001

○ More Efficient Use of Energy and Resources （Treated Wastewater and Incineration Ash)

Wastewater Treatment Plant Garbage Incineration Plant

Reclaimed Wastewater

Sledge

Digestion Gas Tank Digestion Gas

Sludge

IncineratorGas

Generated

Incineration Ash

Power generation using steam turbine

Generated Electricity

Sledge Treatment Plant

Power Generationwith Digestion Gas

Example of Consolidated Mixed-Use Urban Center

Conversion from Industrial Area to Urban Core

International Culture Center

Informational Urban Center

Eco-Friendly Development

● Minato Mirai 21 District: UrbanPlanning

Showcase of Yokohama’s urban development

○ Greener City Center ○ Integration of History, Culture and Art

Nippon MaruNippon MaruMemorial Park

Cherry blossom street

Grand mall park Red Brick Warehouses

Landmark Tower

MM21 Pedestrian BridgeLED Lightning

Moving walkway at Sakuragicho stationSakuragicho station

Utility Tunnels

○ Utilization of Renewable Energy towards Low Carbon Emission○ Utilization of Renewable Energy towards Low Carbon EmissionReusing rain andwastewater

□Lighting System Using Natural Sunlight③

• Automatic Sunlight Tracking Sensor･･･①• Sunlight led into the building through Atrium･･･②• Utilizing Solar Power･･･③

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Nissan Global Headquarter

Ecological Cities as Economic Cities (Eco2 Cities)-Best Practices in Urban Development and Management-

Yokohama was nominated by the World Bank as one of the first six Eco2 Cities, which display the best global practices for balance of ecological sustainable development and economic urban growth.g

Yokohama is highly evaluated for its various practices aiming to develop cities in harmony withpractices aiming to develop cities in harmony with the environment and the economy, such as for waste management (G30). The first Eco2 Cities i t ti l f h ld i Y k h iinternational conference was held in Yokohama in October 2010.

Other Eco2 Cities: Curitiba (Brazil), Stockholm (Sweden), Singapore, Brisbane (Australia), Auckland ( New Zealand)Auckland ( New Zealand)

Yokohama’s City-to-city Collaborations

City to city collaboration within national ODA frameworkS fSector-specific technical projects on water, environment, etc.

Sister city arrangementsSister city arrangements

Strategic partner city arrangements

Collaboration through the global city-to-city network CITYNET and other international organizationsCITYNET and other international organizations

Yokohama Partnership of Resources and Technologies (Y-PORT)

Yokohama will provide urban knowledge through aYokohama will provide urban knowledge through a newly established technical cooperation scheme

Y-PORT’s Three Main Areas of ActivityY-PORT s Three Main Areas of Activity

1) Providing Advisory Services in Urban Development) g y p

2) Collaborating and Coordinating with Leading Private Sector Firms d U i iti i Y k hand Universities in Yokohama

3) Supporting Human Resource Development) pp g p

Contact Us

I t ti l T h i l C ti Di i iInternational Technical Cooperation Division

City of YokohamaCity of Yokohama

Email: ss-yport@city.yokohama.jp

Website: http://www.city.yokohama.lg.jp/seisaku/kyoso/yport/yport-e/

Hope to see you again soon in Yokohama!