Shrinking Gracefully: Finding Sustainable Transitions in Declining Japanese Municipalities

Event: HOPES30
Date: April 10, 2025 (University of Oregon)
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This presentation examines how Japanese municipalities are responding to long-term population decline, contrasting Yubari City’s failed growth-centric approach with Shimokawa Town’s efforts to ‘shrink gracefully.’ It highlights how local governments can move beyond pro-growth planning by adopting sustainable, community-oriented strategies better suited to a shrinking population.

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