住民参加による地域活性化に関する実践的研究 ‒韓国・浦項市 九龍浦地区を事例として‒

Abstract

It has been noted that regional development has been on the decline for quite some time. When discussing “region development activities”, the use of the word “activity” seems an overstatement. Debates, reflecting various points of view, on how to revitalize regional development have been going on throughout South Korea. At the center of these debates is “measures for commercial establishment activation.” One argument is that the elimination of vacant shops will add to the attraction of shopping streets. If we consider the fundamental revitalization of regional development, we cannot wait for residents to regain confidence. Owners who are local residents should consider their own needs and propose actions and improvements to add to the attractiveness of the residents. It is necessary that the revitalization of regional development be based on feedback from local residents and that it reflects the characteristics and atmosphere of the area. Citizens depend on administration is the reason why the area does not activate. "Administration makes our town animated" is in the citizens’ consciousness. This can be considered the main cause. Then, the resident themselves took the measure which reconsider their town, with consideration for the future and what is necessary to do now in order to accomplish the goals. This activity would be to mutually strengthen the weak points and take advantage of the strong points of various organizations. Moreover, in order to take this measure continuously, it became clear that the organization which plays a secretariat role is necessary.