Asia / 05
Toyama
A compact city that remains accessible
Toyama’s compact-city policy centres public transport in the context of population decline and ageing. Compactness becomes useful only when people can still reach the services they need.
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Who gains access through transport corridors, and who still faces difficult journeys outside them?
01Water and drainage
02Sewerage and sanitation
03Energy and heating
04Waste and maintenance
05Mobility and access
06Safety and emergency response
Conditions for transfer
Service access for less mobile people and peripheral communities must accompany decisions about concentration.
What remains unknown
- Neighbourhood-level coverage and service interruptions
- Operating capacity, maintenance finance and workforce
- How risks, protection and recovery are distributed among residents
Sources
Related journeys
Editorial edition: 10 September 2026. Sources retain their original publication dates.