 ISLAND CITY
Island City will be the city of challenging new opportunities which drives
Fukuoka's growth into the future. The project includes concentration
of modern port
facilities with international competitiveness, accumulation of new industries
focusing on Kyusyu and Asia, development of the living environment, and the
establishment of convenient urban structure.
Information on the Island City Project
The Island City Project- manmade island constructed in the eastern part
of Hakata Bay-is being carried out by the National Government, the Fukuoka
Municipal Government and the Hakata Port Development Co.,Ltd. Approximately
62% (249.6ha) of land reclamation out of a total area of 401.3 ha has been
completed to date.
At Island City, to further enhance functions to an international-standard deepwater container berths are being constructed, at the Port of Hakata.
A business hub which promotes business in cooperation with other developing Asian countries will be created as well as new industries such as health,
medical care, welfare, information technology and robotics making the best use of the Structural Reform Project and Urban Renaissance Project undertaken by the National Government.
A comfortable residential area including environmentally-friendly green parks
will also be built offering high quality services to residents.
A state-of-the-art foreign trade container terminal was opened in September
2003.
From December 2005 development for housing supplies began under
the
“Teriha Town Development Project”, and development of a new
port and new community is now well underway.
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Project Objectives
Reinforcement of Port and Harbor Functions
State-of-the-art port facilities such as international container terminals
will be constructed to deal with the ever-increasing cargo volume and to accommodate
large-size container ships.
Formation of a New Industrial Center
R&D and new industrial
functions designed to deal with the continuing advancement of internationalization
and an information-oriented
society will be accumulated to further strengthen Fukuoka's urban functions.
Creation of a Comfortable Urban Space
Residential units and green parks located
close to the waterside will provide comfort for the diverse lifestyles of residents
of all ages, creating an amenity
space which offers symbiosis between man and nature.
Improvement of Transportation Network
New road construction in the Uminonakamichi
area has drastically alleviated traffic congestion in the Wajiro district,
contributing to further improvement
of the transportation network in the eastern area of Fukuoka City.
Land
Zoning
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Terminal Area
Port and harbor facilities are being upgraded to handle higher container freight
tonnage and larger vessels: 24-hour port services, a state-of-the-art container
terminal and 15-meter deepwater berths.
Port&Harbor Facilities
Land is already being provided to distribution firms utilizing the port and
harbor facilities, via public recruiting. This advanced logistics zone will
handle not only storage and distribution, but also import/export, processing,
exhibition and sales.
Industrial Zone
In addition to metropolitan manufacturing industries, taking advantage of the
proximity of consumer markets, the land is also being utilized for sophisticated
port and harbor function, new industries and R&D activities.
New Industries and Research and development Zone
A center for a variety of new industries is being developed, including international
and Asian business, advanced medial care and welfare, information technology,
and robotics.
Residential Zone
This new residential area will be home to some 18,000 people. A community incorporating
nature and the environment will be created, promoting the use of natural energy
and working to minimize energy consumption, and providing a place where people
can live secure lives regardless of age or nationality.
Multipurpose Zone
Situated between the residential zone and the industrial and research zone,
this area is centered on the railway station as a lively area including workplaces,
residences, greenery and parks. In addition to commercial and business facilities,
it will also feature residences for the elderly incorporating medical and welfare
functions.
Environment-friendly Zone
The wild bird reserve facing out over the precious Wajiro Tidal Flats is home
to many wild birds. It becomes an amicable reserve having greenery and water
with the green belt around it. Discussion is under way on the possibility of
establishment environmental science facilities here for resident exchanges
on the environment and to perform research.
Project Schedule
/October 2002/
Roads connected with Island City (Kashii area, Hakozaki Wharf~Island City~Gannosu)opened
/September 2003/
Sites for port and harbor facilities offered for public purchase
/September 2003/
International Container Terminal opened
/November 2003/
High-Speed RORO service started between Shanghai and Hakata
/September 2005/
“National Urban Greenery Fukuoka Fair” was organized at the Island City Central Park
/December 2005/
Residents began moving in houses into “Teriha Town”
/April 2007/
Opening of Cyber University
Opening of Teriha Elementary School
Opening of the entire area of Island City Central Park
/June 2007/
Opening of Fukuoka Business Creation Center
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