Announcement of FY2014 business evaluation

Update date: March 13, 2023

Inagi City is developing a city of water and greenery based on the "Inagi City Green Basic Plan," which was revised in 2011.
Below, we will report on the projects implemented in 2014 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 is unfortunate that a new designation could not be made. It was good that the land owned by Komazawa Gakuen ended up being the remaining green space (which can be preserved), as promised at the time of construction. It was good that they tried to address the issue by changing the proposed site. Although negotiations with landowners will likely be difficult, it is unfortunate that no new designations were made. I was glad to learn that even if the land owned by Komazawa Gakuen cannot be designated, it can still be preserved. The green space visible from the classroom is full of nature, which is nice. I understand that persuading landowners is difficult, as each has their own circumstances. I understand that the order of designation was changed based on the situation, and I commend the flexibility of moving forward with what is possible. I look forward to seeing future results. I think things are going pretty much as planned, so I give it a thumbs up. I think that encouraging the designation of conservation areas will encourage landowners to hold on to their land easily, and will ultimately help preserve greenery. However, I also think that it is inevitable that areas cannot always be well-managed after designation.

Measure name	Human resource development, organization, and activity support for forest management volunteers
Business report	Planning consideration
External evaluation	It seems that no active group has been found, but if efforts are being made to reach out to the federation of residents' associations, then the answer is △. It is necessary to take your time. Volunteer work is very difficult. We have not been able to find any organizations with which we can collaborate. I think a change in thinking is needed, such as using forested areas as a place for environmental education for elementary school students and appointing students as volunteers. I think private forest land is difficult. This is an item that is planned to be launched by FY2016, so I would like to see concrete action taken in FY2015. I think it's good to change your approach. No results worthy of evaluation have been achieved. It can't be helped that it is not possible to identify groups that are interested in activities, but I wonder if there is a way for the city to increase the chances of making contact with people who have the potential to communicate.

2. Project to create nearby green spaces

Measure name	Formulation of appropriate park layout policy in existing urban areas
Business report	Identify park blank (lack of) areas on the drawings
External evaluation	Parks have been secured as part of the land readjustment project. The results can be evaluated. It may be difficult to gather information about what citizens need, but it is important to understand which parks need to be developed. It's good that there are no dangerous playground equipment. Firstly, it is important to understand the area. The goal is to formulate a placement policy during the second phase, but no goals beyond that have been set in the third and fourth phase action plans. From a disaster prevention perspective, there is no time to be complacent, so we would like you to consider adding action plans to the third and fourth phases so that we can proceed steadily until the construction of the park is completed. Personally, I think this is the project that requires the most speed. We evaluate the project to have identified the shortage of target parks. I often think that parks in established urban areas serve as oases for residents raising children. It is commendable that the shortage areas were investigated and identified.

Measure name	Examination of operation of leased land park system
Business report	April 1, 2014 Announcement of opening of Shimotsukado Chibikko Square Land was donated by the landowner for Fureai Chibikko Square.
External evaluation	Those that have been able to open and are being applied to parks are progressing. Results can be evaluated. I have achieved results. I think it's important to be able to use limited land as a park, but I think it's important to create a park where the number of users is not limited. It is amazing that we were able to open a new plaza and receive donations of land. I look forward to seeing it again in 2015. It is hoped that by making Chibikko Hiroba eligible for the leased land park system, it will be secured more stably as a park. The fact that we received offers of donations can be considered an accomplishment. And if there is a children's play area in an area that lacks parks, I look forward to seeing it all the more in the future. I appreciate that they were able to bring Shimotsukado Park up to the opening announcement. I often think that parks in established urban areas serve as an oasis for residents raising children. The fact that we were able to investigate and understand the areas with shortages should be praised. Since this is a system that can compensate for the lack of parks, I would like to see it continue to be flexible in its response to landowners so that they can secure and continue to use it.

Measure name	Redevelopment of a nearby park
Business report	Inagi Kita-Ryokuchi Park (path improvement, health play equipment installation), Inagi Central Park (some park lights changed to LED), Touhou Park (artificial mountain repair), Kamiyato Shinsui Park (field drainage maintenance), Hiraoyato Park (handrail installation) ), Daimaru Water Park (road pavement), etc. Note: Underlined items are citizen requests Note: As a result of playground equipment inspection, no dangerous playground equipment
External evaluation	Installation, inspection, and repair of play equipment is underway. Results can be evaluated. The maintenance was completed. Maintenance based on safety seems to be essential for parks. It's good that there are no dangerous play equipment. Even if the details of the development are not directly related to ``greenery'', it is very important that the space is properly managed and maintained so that it is a space that will continue to be loved and used by local people. I would like to request that the facility be redeveloped to meet future needs. Goals are not specific and cannot be evaluated. I think the business report is a self-satisfying evaluation. Inspecting playground equipment is also important for the city. I think that if the Adapt system can be utilized, it will be effective for interaction between young and old people.

Measure name	Greening of public facilities (maintaining grassy schoolyards, rooftop greening)
Business report	(Maintaining a grassy schoolyard) Inagi 6th Elementary School, Nagamine Elementary School, Hirao Elementary School, Koyodai Elementary School, Inagi 2nd Junior High School, Inagi 4th Junior High School (rooftop greening) Inagi Daiichi Elementary School, Minamiyama Elementary School
External evaluation	The conversion of schoolyards to lawns and its management is progressing, although there are differences in size. The lawn at No. 6 Elementary School is perfect. The steady efforts are commendable. In particular, the management of the lawn at Second Junior High School is excellent. Based on the on-site inspection, the evaluation of the department in charge was lowered. (Implemented only at the 6th elementary school) The management of lawn maintenance is more difficult than the construction. It is difficult to maintain turf construction without a clear vision. Regarding rooftop greening, if students are not satisfied with the construction and can make the management itself a part of their research, it would be a more meaningful investment. There seems to be variation depending on the region. I thought the lawn of the second junior high school was in the Hirao, Sakahama area. Regarding the idea of turning schoolyards into lawns, even though there are variations in area and management status, I have a good feeling that it is a first step. Not only is there a splendid case that is used as a soccer court, but even a small corner is apparently used for warm-up exercises for physical education classes, and I felt that they are nurturing children's affinity for greenery. Although it requires a lot of effort to maintain and manage, I felt that it was a very meaningful project with great effects of ``greening''. The school's rooftop greening project has just been completed, so we look forward to seeing it in the future. Determine that the business goal has been achieved. Although there are differences in the area of lawns and the quality of their management, their presence in schools is high. Looking at the current situation at the second junior high school, I realized that cooperation with the PTA and the local community is essential.

Measure name	Greening of public facilities (elementary and junior high schools)
Business report	Green curtains implemented at 17 elementary and junior high schools (continued)
External evaluation	As a green curtain, goya and loofah are being used and are being managed. It depends on the school's willingness to take action. Management issues need to be resolved. Only 24% of schools have implemented this campaign, and it is questionable whether this movement will spread in the future. I think we should clarify the reasons for discontinuing, such as whether it was a necessity issue or a management issue, and consider future responses. I think schools have a hard time managing summer vacation. Perhaps this means that the boom in schools has passed, and the number of schools implementing the program is drastically decreasing. I would like the department in charge to not only tally the numbers, but also to ask why the initiative was discontinued. As a committee member, I am very interested in this reduced change. If there are any negative effects, it is necessary to write them down, analyze them, and devise countermeasures. I would like to ask for enlightenment based on reality. In the future, in order to achieve the project goals, I would like to compile the success stories of schools that are going well and use them as materials for raising awareness of schools that are not yet implemented. I want them to realize that the responsibility for things that don't go well lies with the department in charge. If there are differences in efforts between schools, I think there should be guidance to eliminate them. If there is no person in charge within the school, it will be difficult to continue.

Measure name	Greening of public facilities (municipal nursery school)
Business report	Implementation of flower beds, green curtains, and vegetable gardens at four nursery schools (continued)
External evaluation	Flower beds, green curtains, and a vegetable garden are being installed at the nursery school. The efforts of the nursery school are commendable. It seems that they are working with a goal in mind. I am cultivating my children's appreciation for plants and flowers. I have the impression that they are successfully incorporating it into childcare tools. The reports are detailed, give you a good idea, and make you feel at ease. I want to continue raising children who are familiar with greenery. Determine that the business goal has been achieved. I heard that children are allowed to come into direct contact with the flowers, green curtains, and vegetable gardens they have grown. I think it is possible to continue this program because it is included in the childcare program.

Measure name	Greening of public facilities (Cultural Center, iPlaza)
Business report	Implementation of green curtains (continued) at 4 cultural centers and maintenance of rooftop greenery (continued) (1 plaza)
External evaluation	Rooftop greening is underway at the Cultural Center and i-Plaza. The efforts of each cultural center will be evaluated. Regarding the use of ``Ocean Blue,'' I feel that ``Morning Glory'' is more suitable in terms of flowering and later management, as it has a strong short-day nature and is a perennial plant, so if you do not want to overwinter it. I think if you increase the variety of things you harvest, such as loofah, green beans, cucumbers, etc. in addition to bitter gourd, you won't get bored. It was good that the green curtains had the effect of softening the direct sunlight near the window. I think it was effective because it was particularly hot this year. It's a facility where people gather, and the containers are placed in areas where there is a lot of foot traffic, so it's good for them to be seen. Therefore, it may be growing (managed) well. The target of 5 cultural centers was 4, which is a bit of a lenient evaluation, but I gave it a ○. At the Third Cultural Center, the number has been reduced since last year. I feel that it is difficult to continue more actively.

Measure name	Greening of public facilities (Regional Promotion Plaza)
Business report	Maintenance of regional promotion plaza rooftop greenery (continued)
External evaluation	The rooftop of Shinko Plaza is in progress. Management conditions remain as they were at the time of planting. Since there is no equipment to maintain and manage, sufficient management cannot be expected. Based on the on-site inspection, the evaluation of the department in charge was lowered. Difficult to maintain and continue. I get the impression that the construction is difficult to manage water (stagnant water). Maintenance has not been done well (rooftop greening of regional development plaza). At the time the building was constructed, rooftop greening was expected to meet the greening rate, but it appears that sufficient equipment was not provided. Since the rooftop is usually closed, daily maintenance seemed difficult. However, the surface temperature was completely different between the part covered with soil and plants and the part made of concrete, so it seemed to be effective in reducing the heat island effect. Even if this is due to the era when the concept of rooftop greening was not widespread, it is still a shame that the design lacked sufficient facilities. Evaluate the status quo only by maintaining it. We 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 surface, which had not been greened, and I felt that the rooftop greening had an effect. I have heard some opinions that it is better to grow weeds such as drought grass or bush mustard rather than sedum, as there is no risk of it spreading to the surrounding area on an isolated rooftop.They are resistant to adverse conditions and can provide a large amount of greenery.

Measure name	Greening of public facilities (Health Plaza)
Business report	Maintenance of rooftop greenery at Inagi City Health Plaza (ongoing)
External evaluation	Currently being managed by a designated manager. Although there is watering equipment, there are many dry spots. It is managed fairly well. Based on the on-site inspection, the evaluation of the department in charge was lowered. Ryunohige doesn't get very tall even when it's fully grown, so it might be easier to manage, but I think it would be a waste to occupy 261m2 of space with just Ryunohige. Even if it is an environment that is difficult for the general public to see, I think there is room for consideration because I think it is possible to publicize the rooftop view to those who use it. Since it was midsummer when we inspected the site, I didn't think it was in very good condition (rooftop greening at Inagi City Health Plaza). It is good that measures were taken to create a rooftop garden at the design stage, and watering can be done using a timer. It can be seen from a distance from some of the hospital rooms in the city hospital, so I think some people find it soothing to be surrounded by greenery. It's a little sad that there's only one type of Ryunohige, but since it's usually a closed place, I guess you could say it's realistic. I think the reason why everything is going well is because I pruned the dragon's beard. I'm worried that I can't seem to keep it in good condition because of Ryunohige. Some are withered.

Measure name	Greening of public facilities (city hospital)
Business report	Inagi City Hospital Medical Examination Outpatient Building/Multi-level Parking Lot Rooftop Greening Maintenance (Continued)
External evaluation	Perfect. Managed at all times. Based on the on-site inspection, the evaluation of the department in charge was lowered. The trees are planted with consideration for the landscape and are well managed. The multi-storey parking lot was very nice. There was also a lot of greenery around the hospital. I would like the hospital medical examination outpatient building to be filled with greenery, even weeds. It has a high level of perfection, with a combination of trees that change color depending on the season, and is built into a three-dimensional structure. I have watering equipment and don't neglect regular mowing. From the beginning, they had outsourced the management of the parking lot and green space to a contractor, which I felt was a professional job (rooftop greening of the municipal hospital's outpatient examination building and health plaza). Evaluate that it is maintained in good condition. I think there's a reason why not only the arunobeard but also low shrubs such as abelia are well maintained. I would like to find out the reason for this and see if it can be used in other places. Good maintenance condition.

Measure name	Greening of public facilities (Joyama Experience Learning Center)
Business report	Maintenance of rooftop greenery at Shiroyama Experience Learning Center (continued)
External evaluation	Because the area is surrounded by forests, grass and tree seeds tend to fly around, making management difficult. There wasn't much management. About one-fifth of the trees appear to have withered, so they will likely need to be replanted. There is a lot of greenery in the surrounding area, but due to the extreme heat it seems that the greenery is not being maintained (Rooftop greenery at Shiroyama Experiential Learning Center). Perhaps because I went to see it at a different time than the photo was taken, even from a distance it appeared to be summer dead. It is a relatively new facility and appears to have been designed to include rooftop greenery, so although the general public is not permitted to go up onto the roof, I wanted to inspect the site. It is evaluated that proper mowing and weeding are carried out and greenery is maintained. I believe that white clover and screw pine were planted with a purpose, but I doubt they are suitable as greening materials. Because the area is surrounded by greenery, weeds are noticeable.

Measure name	Consideration of maintenance management that gives a sense of natural tree shape (park)
Business report	Held at Inagi Central Park
External evaluation	Currently being implemented in certain parks. As for the copse of trees in Shiroyama Park, there is noticeable withering and withering, so the company is commended for prioritizing felling in order to create a safe and secure promenade. It is said that work was carried out only at Inagi Central Park, making it difficult to evaluate just one park. The natural tree shape is considered to be the ideal form of a tree. If left alone, the branches and leaves will grow to fill the space and take on a seemingly natural shape. On the other hand, due to the density of dense leaves, the lower branches decline and die, leaving only the upper branches. It seems important to maintain the quality of the tree, the density of branches and leaves, the length of the skeletal branches commensurate with the height of the tree, and the distance between trees. Regarding parks, safety must be ensured while adhering to goals, and evaluation is difficult because it is unclear what is being done. I think it's too broad and difficult. Business reports are difficult to understand and do not give a clear image. I would like to receive a more specific report on which areas of Central Park, what kind of trees were selected and how they were pruned, or whether they were observed without pruning. Central Park has a large wooded area, and the risk of accidents is low in the restricted area, so I think it was a good place to start. Once things are on track, it would be a good idea to let them know through public relations. The project target is 5 parks and the project will be implemented in 1 park, so it is appropriate to participate. I don't know what it takes to maintain a natural tree shape, but if you want to maintain a natural tree shape by pruning, you should make sure you have enough budget for that. If there is no budget, I think the evaluation will always be △ unless the business goals are changed. From the nearby Hirao Neighborhood Park, I feel that it is managed to give a sense of nature.

Measure name	Consideration of maintenance that allows natural tree shapes to be felt (roads)
Business report	Appropriate training management was carried out for the two current routes.
External evaluation	Unable to confirm. I would like to see some maintenance done to the Tamagawa Cycling Road. According to the report, the tree did not have a natural shape, but it appears that pruning work was done on two lines. With an eye on the future of the tree, we achieve the desired natural tree shape by cutting back branches and pruning, taking into consideration the growing environment, spacing between trees, variety, physiology, and balance with tree height. Especially when the same contractor is doing the work, the work tends to be the same as before, and guidance seems to be necessary. I think it is difficult to manage the growth all year round due to the weather (this season we are using the Tamagawa Cycling Road and the Misawa River Side Road). I think it would be sufficient to find out when to cut off the flower buds of flowering trees and decide on the timing (or order) of pruning for each line in the city. I think gardeners, both now and in the past, practice pruning that takes advantage of the natural shape of the tree. I really can't rate it. I don't know what to do. The people in the management department may understand, but I don't. I think the goal is probably to grow and manage the roadside trees so that they look like natural trees, but I can't really evaluate that at the moment.

3． New urban green creation project

Measure name	Greening of public facilities (schools, etc.)
Business report	In February 2015, the new construction of Nanzan Elementary School and the greening work of Nanzan Elementary School were completed as planned, and the greening of the premises and rooftop was completed as planned.
External evaluation	This evaluation was made because the greening work on the grounds of Nanzan Elementary School was successful in creating a rooftop green area. Nanzan Elementary School's greening efforts received recognition. A green roof has been installed. However, in terms of effectiveness in elementary schools, it seems a waste to rely solely on factors such as alleviating the heat island effect and alleviating temperature. If it can be used for educational purposes in the future, it will be a more effective investment. We request that the greenery be well maintained and managed. Now that the hardware has been constructed as planned, attention will be focused on future maintenance and management methods. It will be very interesting to see what kind of results will be achieved with the latest concepts and equipment. The rooftop greening of Nanzan Elementary School was completed on schedule. This is a greening plan that started when the school was newly built, so it's worth paying attention to.

Measure name	Expansion of district planning areas and consideration of greening ratio ordinances
Business report	For the district planning area (1.3ha) planned in conjunction with the Oshidate Daiichi Land Clearance Project, a district plan that incorporates regulations regarding the greening rate has been decided.
External evaluation	District plans that include greening rates have been decided for the Odara Land Readjustment Project and the Osatate No. 1 Land Readjustment Project. The Osatate No. 1 Land Readjustment Project is being implemented. The district plan has been decided, but the details are unclear and it is difficult to evaluate. We ask that the greening rate be maintained (2 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. Regulations regarding greening rates were included in the district planning areas from the beginning.

Four. Station greening project

Measure name	Greening of stations and station squares
Business report	Completion of Metropolitan Police Department consultations
External evaluation	It's a little behind schedule, but it's progressing. Maintenance is currently underway. No maintenance work was carried out (in front of Minamitama Station this season). The negotiations took a long time, but they have been completed, and I am hopeful that something good will come out of them. I don't know what I did to achieve my goal. Construction has not yet begun.

5. Citizen activity support and development project

Measure name	Human resource development, organization and activity support for citizen volunteers
Business report	Considering securing human resources
External evaluation	Although it is still in the consideration stage, efforts are being made to secure personnel. Volunteering is extremely difficult. Is it possible to secure human resources similar to those in the Nanzan East area? Or would it be good to cooperate with university (local) clubs, etc.? Volunteer training is difficult. It appears that the consideration took some time, but we look forward to seeing concrete action next fiscal year (2015). It would be good to include information about the location of forest management and how many people will be trained. I remember that more than 30 years ago, there was a large participation in training for activities at the Third Cultural Center in the Hirao area. I hope that a trend will be created where support and opportunities for activities are created that will encourage citizens to be more proactive in volunteering.

Measure name	Human resource development, organization and activity support for citizen volunteers
Business report	Human resource development and forest land management practices
External evaluation	Area management organizations have been established in some parks in the eastern part of Nanzan and are working on the maintenance and management of the parks. I hope for continued activities. I hope it continues to function well (Nanzan Eastern District). Being able to launch and organize a business and develop human resources in a new city was a major accomplishment. I would like to use this know-how to launch operations in other regions. It is wonderful that we were able to develop human resources for forest land management.

Measure name	Conducting various public awareness activities (installing tree name plates on trees in parks)
Business report	30 Toki no Hiroba, 20 Inagi Central Park, 10 Ushisan Park, 10 Touhou Park, 10 Yamazaki Park, 10 Kamaike Park, 1 Yusu Park
External evaluation	Installation of tree name plates is underway. I think it would be nice if it could be installed continuously. I think it would be even more enjoyable if it included more substantial content. I ask that you continue to do so. It is commendable that the installation progressed beyond the target number. It says that more units were installed than planned, but I would like to know how many units were planned and how many units were installed. We were able to install more tree name boards than planned.

Measure name	Implementation of various public awareness activities (placement of tree name plates on trees along roads)
Business report	Consideration of tree name plate design
External evaluation	Evaluation under consideration. The design could not be decided. I don't know the details, but I wonder how many proposals were made. If there were, wouldn't it be better to adopt them all? Please install it quickly. I think the design can't be decided until it's time to install it. If the tree nameplate design could not be decided, the reasons why it could not be decided should be stated.

Measure name	Implementation of various public awareness activities (placement of tree name plates on trees at schools)
Business report	Installed at 2 schools
External evaluation	Two schools have already implemented it. It has been implemented. The system was installed at two schools, but the contents are not introduced, so we do not know the specifics, so it is difficult to evaluate it. I'm glad we were able to set up two schools at a time. It is unclear how many schools were installed, but the goal of two schools has been achieved. It has been installed at two target schools.

Measure name	Collection and provision of information on water and greenery
Business report	Continuing to improve the city's website [Event information, cherry blossom information, etc. updated regularly]
External evaluation	Information is provided on the website, but it needs to be devised to make it easier for anyone to access. The provision of cherry blossom information is highly praised. Information about the event was actively disseminated. I sometimes check the website, but it's a shame that the mayor still doesn't know about it. The homepage is becoming easier to use. It's good to see that the information being disseminated about greenery and nature is well thought out. I get the impression that it is difficult to get a concrete feel.

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