Maebashi City in Gunma Prefecture, like many other regional cities in Japan, has been facing a population crisis over the past few decades, with many young people choosing to move to larger cities in search of better job opportunities, resulting in an overall aging population.

Amidst this challenge, Maebashi City has been promoting sustainable urban development through public-private partnerships to enhance cultural and artistic exchanges within the city. Today, the city of Maebashi seeks to expand on its inherent small-city charm while establishing itself as an up-and-coming art hub that has easy access to both nature and the comforts of the city.

Through the competition, Gunma Prefecture aims to redevelop Maebashi City into an innovative, creative city with future-minded infrastructure and residents well-being at the forefront. In line with this, Gunma prefecture is holding this competition with the goal of creating a public transportation and pedestrian-centered road space, accessible to both pedestrians and public transport, including autonomous buses.

We are waiting for innovative proposals from creative designers all over the world!

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Website: https://creative-city.pref.gunma.jp/

Contact info: Gunma Prefecture, Department of Land Development, Urban Development Division

Email: creative-city@pref.gunma.lg.jp