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Urban Design
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The Objectives: |
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In recent years, there has been a notable movement toward
creating more attractive urban space. Many of both private
and public organizations have been active in trying to improve
elements of urban landscape including roads, parks, plazas,
bridges, rivers, public facilities, housing, and commercial
buildings, together with public arts, signs, coloring and
lighting. Despite these individual efforts the overall urban
environment may not necessarily be harmonious as a whole nor
cohesive to the specific characters and historical context
of the place.
Today, fundamental questions are raised as to what the city
ought to be, or what the urban environment should offer, and
hence an effective vision for the design of urban space is
needed from the urban design point of view. Therefore, it
has been recognized that professionals and specialists who
are involved in urban design and related fields gather to
form an organization in order to facilitate better cooperation
and partnership. |
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Responding to these needs, Japan Urban Design Institute
(JUDI) was established in May 1991 for the purpose of addressing
various issues of urban design and public space design and
exchanging information and expertise. Members comprise people
involved with urban design and related fields in national
and local governments, universities, consulting firms and
private enterprises. JUDI aims at not only facilitating communication
and cooperation among these members but also promoting social
consciousness for more attractive urban environment. Furthermore,
the ultimate goal of the Institute is to improve the professional
quality of the members and contribute to the betterment of
urban environment. |
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Activities and Projects: |
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JUDI will undertake the following activities and projects:
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Activities which are considered necessary for building
a network of people who have a mutual interest in urban
design and related fields. |
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Dispatch, dissemination and exchange of information
concerning urban design and related fields. |
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Projects that will raise the design standard in urban
design and related fields. |
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Activities that will educate members and improve their
professional quality to deal with urban design issues.
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Research projects and proposals relevant to attaining
the aims of the Institute. |
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Organizational structure: |
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In order to promote smooth functioning of the organization
JUDI has its structure composed of the General Assembly, Board
of Directors, Committees and Regional Blocks, supported by
the Secretariat (as shown in the chart). |
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Admission: |
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JUDI accepts as new members individuals who have agreed
with the principles of the Institute and who have an interest
in JUDI's activities. For further information, contact the
Secretariat at the address on this brochure. |
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