Announcement of FY2014 business evaluation

Updated: March 13, 2023

Based on the "Inagi City Green Basic Plan" revised in 2011, Inagi City is developing a city of water and greenery.
Below, we report on the projects implemented in FY2014 and the evaluation results from third-party organizations.

1 " Green Ring ( ) " Conservation and Utilization Project

Measure name	Designation and expansion of natural environment conservation areas
Business report	Not specified
External evaluation	It's a pity that I couldn't specify a new one. It was good that the land owned by Komazawa Gakuen turned out to be a residual green space (preservation possible), which was promised at the time of construction. The action of trying to respond by changing the candidate site was good. Negotiations with landowners are thought to be difficult, but it is regrettable that no new designation was made. It was good to know that even if the land owned by Komazawa Gakuen cannot be designated, it can be preserved. The green space that can be seen from the classroom is full of nature. We understand that it is difficult to persuade landowners because of their own circumstances. I would like to evaluate the flexibility of moving forward from what seems possible, as the specified order was changed according to the situation. We look forward to future results. Overall, I think it's progressing according to plan, so I appreciate it. Encouraging the designation of the land as a conservation area will encourage landowners not to give up their land easily, and as a result, I think it will lead to the conservation of greenery. However, I think it is unavoidable that there are cases where it is not always possible to maintain good management conditions after designation.

Measure name	Human resource development, organization, and activity support for forest land management volunteers
Business report	Planning consideration
External evaluation	It seems that the activity group is not found, but if the work to the federation of residents' associations is progressing, it is △. It is necessary to work slowly. Volunteering is very difficult. We have not been able to discover organizations that we can collaborate with. I think it is necessary to change the way of thinking, such as using forest land as a place for environmental education for elementary school students and appointing students as volunteers. I think that private forest land is difficult. As it is item of plan to launch by 2016, we want you to move concretely by all means in 2015. I think it's good to change your approach. No appreciable results have been achieved. It can't be helped that we can't grasp the groups that are interested in activities, but I wonder if there is a way to increase the chances of contact with people who have the potential to send messages from the city.

2. Familiar green base creation project

Measure name	Formulation of appropriate park layout policies in existing urban areas
Business report	On the map, grasp the park blank (shortage) area
External evaluation	The park is secured in the land readjustment project. Results can be evaluated. It is thought that it is difficult to pick up voice where citizen's needs are, but grasp of park which should be maintained is important. It is good that there is no dangerous playground equipment. First, it is important to know the area in question. The goal is to formulate a placement policy during the second term, but the third and fourth term action plans do not set goals beyond that. From the perspective of disaster prevention, we do not have the luxury of leniency, so we would like you to consider adding an action plan in the 3rd and 4th phases so that we can steadily proceed to the completion of the park construction. Personally, I think it's a project that requires a sense of speed the most. Evaluate having grasped the shortage situation of the target park. I often think that parks in existing urban areas are oasis for child-raising residents. It should be evaluated that we were able to investigate and grasp the shortage area.

Measure name	Operational examination of the leased land park system
Business report	On April 1, 2014, Shimotsukado Children's Square Opening Announcement was received.
External evaluation	Things that were able to open and park application are progressing. Results can be evaluated. I have a track record. I think it is important to be able to use it as a park on a limited land, but I think it is important to create a park that will not limit the number of users. It's amazing that the new square was opened and the donation of the site was received. I am looking forward to 2015 as well. It is hoped that by making the Children's Square eligible for the leased land park system, it will be secured more stably as a park. It can be said that it was an achievement that there was an offer of donation. And if there is a children's plaza in the park shortage area, I expect even more in the future. I appreciate that Shimotsukado Park was brought to the opening announcement. I often think that parks in existing urban areas are oasis for child-raising residents. It should be evaluated that we were able to investigate and grasp the shortage area. Since it is a system that can compensate for the lack of parks, I would like you to continue to be flexible in dealing with landowners so that they can be secured and continued.

Measure name	Redevelopment of familiar parks
Business report	Inagi Kita Ryokuchi Park (renovation of park paths, installation of health playground equipment), Inagi Central Park (partial LED lighting), Toho Park (artificial hill repair), Kamiyato Shinsui Park (improvement of field drainage), Hirao Yato Park (installation of handrails) ), Daimaru Water Park (park road pavement), etc. Note: Underlined items are requests from citizens Note: As a result of playground equipment inspection, there is no dangerous playground equipment
External evaluation	Installation, inspection and repair of playground equipment are in progress. Results can be evaluated. I was able to fix it. Safety-based maintenance seems to be essential for parks. It is good that there is no dangerous playground equipment. Even if the content of the maintenance is not directly related to "greenery", it is very important that it is properly managed and maintained so that it is a space that is loved and used by local people. I would like to ask you to continue to redevelop it to meet the needs of the future. Goals are not specific and cannot be evaluated. I think the business report gives a self-satisfying evaluation. Playground equipment inspection is also important for the city. I think that if the adapt system can be used, it will be effective for exchanges between young and old.

Measure name	Greening of public facilities (maintenance of grassed school grounds, roof greening)
Business report	(Maintenance of lawn-covered school grounds) Inagi sixth elementary school, Nagamine elementary school, Hirao elementary school, Koyodai elementary school, Inagi second junior high school, Inagi fourth junior high school (rooftop greening) Inagi Daiichi Elementary School, Minamiyama Elementary School
External evaluation	Although there are differences in size, the grassing of the school grounds and its management are in progress. The lawn of the 6th elementary school is perfect. Steady efforts can be evaluated. In particular, the management of the lawn at Second Junior High School is wonderful. Due to the on-site inspection, the evaluation of the department in charge was lowered. (Implemented only at No. 6 Elementary School) Maintenance of turf is more difficult than construction. Lawn construction is difficult to maintain without a clear vision. Regarding rooftop greening, if we can make the management itself a part of the student's research without being satisfied with the content of the construction, it will be a more meaningful investment. I feel the variation depending on the region. I thought that the lawn of the second junior high school was in the Hirao and Sakahama areas. Regarding the grassing of the school grounds, even if there are variations in the area and the management situation, I got a favorable impression in the sense that it is a first step. Not only is it a fine case that is used as a soccer court, but even a small corner is used for preparatory exercises for physical education classes. Although labor is required for maintenance, I felt that it was a significant project with a great effect of "Ryokuiku (growing greenery)". The roof greening of the school has just been completed, so I have high hopes for the future. Determine that you have achieved your business goals. Even if there are differences in the area covered with grass and the management situation, the presence value in the school is high. Looking at the current situation of the second junior high school, I realized that PTA and local cooperation efforts are indispensable.

Measure name	Greening public facilities (elementary and junior high schools)
Business report	Implemented green curtains at 17 elementary and junior high schools (ongoing)
External evaluation	As a green curtain, goya and loofah are underway and are being managed. It depends on the willingness of the school to take action. Management issues need to be resolved. With 24% of all schools participating, it is doubtful whether this movement will spread in the future. I think that we should clarify the reasons for the discontinuation, such as whether it is a matter of necessity or a management problem, and think about how to deal with it in the future. I think it's hard for schools to manage their summer holidays. The number of schools that implement the program has decreased sharply, perhaps because the boom has passed at school sites. I would like the department in charge to not only tally up the numbers, but also ask why the initiative was stopped. This reduced change is of great interest to me as a panel member. If there is an adverse effect, it is necessary to write it down, analyze it, and work out countermeasures. I would like to ask for enlightenment based on reality. In the future, in order to achieve the project goals, I would like you to summarize the success stories of schools that are going well and use them as materials for enlightenment of schools that have not been implemented. I want you to recognize that the responsibility for things that go wrong lies with the department in charge. We think that we should give instruction to get rid of it if there is difference in approach by school. It is difficult to continue without a person in charge within the school.

Measure name	Greening of public facilities (municipal nursery school)
Business report	Implementation of flower beds, green curtains, and vegetable gardens at four nursery schools (ongoing)
External evaluation	Flower beds, green curtains, and vegetable gardens are in progress at the nursery school. Efforts of nursery schools can be evaluated. It seems that they are working with a purpose. I'm raising my children's feelings for flowers and so on. I have the impression that it is well incorporated into childcare tools. The report is also meticulously created, and the image springs up, and the heart softens. We want you to bring up child getting close to green in future. Determine that business goals have been achieved. I heard that the children are allowed to directly touch the flowers, green curtains, and vegetable gardens that they have grown. I think that it is possible to continue because it is included in the childcare program.

Measure name	Greening of public facilities (Cultural Center, i Plaza)
Business report	Implementation of green curtains at 4 cultural centers (continued) and maintenance of rooftop greenery (continued) (1 plaza)
External evaluation	Rooftop greening is underway at the Cultural Center and i Plaza. Efforts of each cultural center are evaluated. Regarding the use of "Ocean Blue", it has a strong short-day nature and is a perennial plant, so if it is not overwintered, I feel that "Asagao" is more suitable in terms of flowering and later management. For the purpose of harvesting, I think that if we increase the variety of loofah, green beans, cucumbers, etc. in addition to goya, we will not get tired of it. It is good that the green curtains have the effect of softening the direct sunlight by the window. This year was especially hot, so I think it worked. It's a facility where people originally gather, and the container is installed in a place where there is a lot of people, so it's good to be conspicuous. Therefore, it may be growing (managed) well. The target of 5 Cultural Centers is 4, which is a little lenient evaluation, but I gave it ○. At the 3rd Cultural Center, it was shrinking from last year. I find it difficult to continue actively.

Measure name	Greening public facilities (Regional Promotion Plaza)
Business report	Maintenance of rooftop gardening at Regional Promotion Plaza (continued)
External evaluation	The rooftop of Shinko Plaza is in progress. The management status remains the same as when it was first planted. Sufficient management cannot be expected because there is no facility for maintenance. Due to the on-site inspection, the evaluation of the department in charge was lowered. Difficult to maintain and maintain. The impression is that it is difficult to manage water (stagnant water). Maintenance is not well done (rooftop greening of community promotion plaza). At the time the building was built, rooftop greening was supposed to meet the greening ratio, but it seems that sufficient facilities were not provided. Since the rooftop is usually closed, daily maintenance seemed to be quite difficult. Even so, the surface temperature of the part covered with soil and plants and the part covered with concrete were completely different, so it seemed to have the effect of reducing the heat island phenomenon. Even if it is because of the era when the concept of rooftop greening was not popular, it is regrettable that the design is lacking in facilities. Evaluate only if the status quo can be maintained. I hope that the quality will improve in the future, and that good greenery will be maintained in the final year. I felt that the condition of the sedum was worse than last year, but the ground surface temperature was lower than that of the adjacent flat that was not greened, and I realized that there was an effect of rooftop greening. I have heard the opinion that if we grow drought grass and bush mustard instead of sedum, it will be resistant to adversity and can secure a lot of greenery because it is an isolated rooftop and there is no fear of spreading to the neighborhood.

Measure name	Greening public facilities (Health Plaza)
Business report	Maintenance of greenery on the roof of Inagi City Health Plaza (continued)
External evaluation	Under management by a designated manager. Although there are sprinkler facilities, there are many dry places. It is reasonably managed. Due to the on-site inspection, the evaluation of the department in charge was lowered. Ryunohige does not grow taller even when it is fully grown, so it may be easier in terms of management, but I think it would be a waste to occupy the 261m2 area with only Ryunohige. Even if it is an environment that the general public cannot see, I think that it is possible to publicize the rooftop to those who use it, so there is room for consideration. It was midsummer when I visited, so I didn't think it was in very good condition (rooftop greening at Inagi City Health Plaza). Measures for rooftop greening have been taken at the design stage, and it is good that watering can be done with a timer. It can be seen from a distance from some of the hospital rooms, so I think some people find it comforting to be surrounded by greenery. It's a bit sad that there's only one Ryunohige, but it's a closed place, so it's realistic. I think that pruning Ryunohige seems to be the reason why things are going well. I'm worried that I can't maintain a good condition with Ryunohige. Some are dry.

Measure name	Greening of public facilities (municipal hospital)
Business report	Inagi Municipal Hospital health checkup outpatient ward/multi-storey car park rooftop greening maintenance (continued)
External evaluation	Perfect. Always managed. Due to the on-site inspection, the evaluation of the department in charge was lowered. It is a planting that considers landscape and is well managed. The parking lot was very good. There was a lot of greenery around the hospital as well. Even weeds are fine for the outpatient department of the hospital, so I want it to be filled with greenery. Combining trees that shine in the colors of each season, it is three-dimensionally built and has a high degree of perfection. I have watering equipment and do not neglect regular pruning. From the beginning, they have outsourced the management of the parking lot and the green space to a contractor, and I felt that this was a professional job (the rooftop greening of the municipal hospital's outpatient examination building and the health plaza). Evaluate whether it is in good condition. I think there is a reason why not only Ryunohige but also low shrubs such as Abelia are well preserved. I wonder if I can explore the reason and use it in other places. Good maintenance condition.

Measure name	Greening public facilities (Shiroyama Experience Learning Center)
Business report	Maintenance of greenery on the rooftop of Shiroyama Experience Learning Center (continued)
External evaluation	Because the area is surrounded by forests, grass and tree seeds are scattered, making management difficult. It wasn't very well managed. About one-fifth of the whole plant has withered, so it seems necessary to plant it again. There is a lot of greenery in the surrounding area, but due to the heat wave, I don't think that the greening has been maintained (Shiroyama Experience Learning Center Rooftop Greening). Perhaps because I went to see it at a different time than the one in the photo, it looked like it was withering in the summer from a distance. It is a relatively new facility and seems to have been designed with rooftop greening, so basically the general public cannot climb up on the roof, but I wanted to visit the site. Appropriate mowing and weeding are carried out, and greening is evaluated to be maintained. I think that the white clover and the screw-bana were planted with a purpose, but I think they are not suitable as materials for greening. Because it is surrounded by greenery, weeds stand out.

Measure name	Examination of maintenance and management that gives a sense of natural tree shape (park)
Business report	Held at Inagi Central Park
External evaluation	Conducted in certain parks. As for the thickets of Shiroyama Park, the withered trees are conspicuous. It is said that the work was carried out only in Inagi Central Park, so it is difficult to evaluate only one park. The natural shape of a tree is thought to be what a tree should be. If left unattended, the branches and leaves will grow to fill the space and appear natural at first glance. On the other hand, due to the density of dense leaves, the lower branches wither and die, leaving only the upper branches. It is important to keep the quality of the tree, the density of the branches and leaves, the length of the skeletal branches suitable for the height of the tree, and the distance between trees. Safety should be ensured while following the target for the park, and evaluation is difficult because it is not clear what kind of things are being done. I think the range is too wide and it's difficult. The business report is difficult to understand and the image does not come out. I would like a more detailed report on what kind of trees were selected and how they were pruned in which area of the central park, or whether the progress was observed without pruning. Chuo Park has a large copse of trees, and the restricted area has a low risk of accidents, so I think it's appropriate to start here. It would be good to announce it in public relations etc. when it gets on the orbit. Participation is appropriate because the project target is 5 parks and the implementation is 1 park. I don't know what it takes to make it a natural tree shape, but if you want to prune it to maintain its natural shape, you should secure a sufficient budget. If there is no budget, I think that the evaluation will always be △ unless the project goals are changed. From the nearby Hirao Neighborhood Park, I feel that it is managed to give a sense of nature.

Measure name	Examination of maintenance management that gives a sense of natural tree shape (road)
Business report	Appropriate development management of the current two routes was carried out.
External evaluation	Unable to confirm. I would like you to carry out a little maintenance of the Tamagawa cycling road. According to the report, it did not become a natural tree shape, but it seems that pruning work was done on two routes. In anticipation of the future of the trees, pruning back the branches in consideration of the balance between the growing environment, the distance between the trees, the variety, the physiology, and the height of the tree, will achieve the desired natural tree shape. In particular, when the same contractor is doing the work, it tends to be the same work as before, and it seems that guidance is necessary. I think that it is difficult to manage the breeding all year round due to the weather (this season is the Tama River Cycling Road and the Misawa River side road). I think that it would be enough if we investigate the timing of not cutting flower buds and decide the timing (order) of pruning for each route in the city. I think gardeners have been pruning trees to make the best use of their natural shape, both now and in the past. I can't really rate it. I don't know what to do. The people in the management section might understand, but I don't. Perhaps the goal is to grow and manage the trees on the roadside in a way that makes them feel natural, but at present, I can't really evaluate it.

3. New urban area greenery creation project

Measure name	Greening public facilities (schools, etc.)
Business report	In February 2015, Nanzan Elementary School new construction and Nanzan Elementary School greening construction were completed as planned, and the premises and roof were greened as planned.
External evaluation	It is evaluated that the roof greening was able to be maintained in the greening work on the premises of Minamiyama Elementary School. Minamiyama Elementary School's greening development was highly evaluated. A green roof was constructed. However, it seems that it is a waste to just reduce the heat island effect and moderate the temperature as an effect in elementary schools. In the future, if it can be used for educational purposes, it will be a more effective investment. We ask that greening be well maintained and managed. Now that the hardware has been completed as planned, attention will be focused on future maintenance methods. It will be interesting to see what kind of results can be achieved with the latest concepts and equipment. Appreciated that the roof greening of Minamiyama Elementary School was completed as planned. I would like to pay attention to it because it is a greening plan from the time the school was newly established.

Measure name	Expansion of district planning areas and examination of greening ratio ordinances
Business report	About district planning area (1.3ha) planned with Oshidate first land division leveling business, we decided district plan including rule about greening rate.
External evaluation	A district plan that included a greening ratio was decided for the Odara land readjustment project and the Oshidate No. 1 land readjustment project. The Oshidate No. 1 land readjustment project is being implemented. District planning was decided, but evaluation is difficult without understanding contents well. We ask that the rate of greening be maintained (two land readjustment projects). The greening rate was included as planned. Participation is appropriate in terms of business performance against business goals. I think there are a lot of subjective expressions. It is determined by incorporating the regulation of the greening rate in the city planning area from the beginning.

Four. Station front greening project

Measure name	Greening of stations and station squares
Business report	Completion of consultations with the Metropolitan Police Department
External evaluation	A little behind schedule, but progress is being made. Maintenance is underway. It did not lead to maintenance work (in front of Minamitama Station this term). The negotiations took a long time, but they said they were completed. I don't know what I did for my goal. Construction has not yet started.

5. Citizen activity support and training project

Measure name	Human resource development, organization, and activity support for citizen volunteers
Business report	Consider securing human resources
External evaluation	It is still in the examination stage, but efforts are being made to secure human resources. Volunteering is extremely difficult. Is it possible to secure the same human resources as in the eastern part of Nanzan? Alternatively, I think it would be good to cooperate with university (local) clubs. Volunteer training is difficult. It seems that it took some time to consider it, but I expect concrete actions in the next fiscal year (FY2015). It would be good if the location of forest land management and the number of human resources were written. I remember that more than 30 years ago, many people participated in training activities at the 3rd Cultural Center in the Hirao area. I would like to see a flow of activity support and opportunities that would encourage citizens to take an active stance toward volunteering.

Measure name	Human resource development, organization, and activity support for citizen volunteers
Business report	Practice of human resource development and forest land management
External evaluation	Area management organizations have been established in some parks in the eastern part of Nanshan, and are working on the maintenance and management of the parks. I wish you continued activity. I hope it will continue to function well in the future (Nanzan East District). Being able to launch a business, organize it, and develop human resources in a new city is a great achievement. I want you to make use of the know-how for launching in other regions. It is wonderful that we were able to implement human resource development for forest land management.

Measure name	Implementation of various awareness-raising activities (installation of tree name plates on trees in parks)
Business report	30 Toki no Hiroba, 20 Inagi Central Park, 10 Ushisan Park, 10 Toho Park, 10 Yamazaki Park, 10 Kamaike Park, 1 Josu Park
External evaluation	Installation of tree name plates is in progress. I think it would be nice if it could be installed continuously. If more fulfilling content is included, it will be more enjoyable. I hope you will continue to do so. It is commendable that the installation progressed beyond the target number. It says that more than the planned number was installed, but I would like you to describe how much the planned number was and how much the number of installations was. We were able to install more than the planned number of tree name plates.

Measure name	Implementation of various awareness-raising activities (installing tree name plates on roadside trees)
Business report	Examination of tree name plate design
External evaluation	Evaluation under consideration. Couldn't decide on a design. I don't know the content, but how many proposals did you come up with? If they are out there, why not adopt them all? Please set it up as soon as possible. I think that the design cannot be decided until it reaches the stage of installation. If the tree name plate design could not be decided, the reason why it could not be decided should be written.

Measure name	Implementation of various awareness-raising activities (installation of tree name plates on school trees)
Business report	Installed at 2 schools
External evaluation	2 schools have already implemented. It is implemented. It was installed at two schools, but it is difficult to evaluate because the contents are not introduced. It was good to be able to set up at two schools. It is unknown how many of them were installed in which schools, but the goal of two schools was achieved. It is installed at two target schools.

Measure name	Collection and provision of information on water and greenery
Business report	Improvement of city website (continued) [Updated event information, cherry blossom information, etc.]
External evaluation	Information is provided on the website, but it is necessary to devise ways to make it easy for anyone to enter. The provision of cherry blossom information is highly evaluated. Information about the event was actively disseminated. I sometimes look at the homepage, but it's a pity that the mayor still doesn't know about it. The homepage is getting easier to use. Information about greenery and nature should also be devised. I get the impression that it is difficult to grasp a specific feeling.

Inquiries about this page

Inagi City Urban Environment Development Department Greenery and Environment Division
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Phone: 042-378-2111 Fax: 042-378-9719