Base Study

A Study on Footpaths Using Regional Resources

In Hokkaido, the development of footpaths has recently been promoted, mainly by local residents. Since the New Hokkaido Comprehensive Development Plan also states “promotion of development of footpaths and other facilities making use of the most charm of Hokkaido’s natural environment” as one of its strategic targets, the utilization of infrastructural spaces is expected to contribute greatly to future footpath development.

Against such a background, this study clarifies the social effects of footpath development and discusses the reduction of traffic barriers in road and river improvement/management, and the improvement in attractiveness of spaces to achieve more effective utilization of infrastructural spaces.

 

Urban riverside footpath used by many citizens(Melbourne, Australia)	Footpath using a road space in Furano	Revetment blocks used as a footpath along the Uyoro River, Shiraoi