Masayoshi Kuroda, Director General of the National Land Policy Bureau under the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, gave interviews to specialized newspapers such as Nikkan Kensetsu Kogyo Shimbun (pictured). Director Kuroda, who took office on August 16, pointed out that, as we enter a period of overall population decline, ``we need measures to take advantage of the region's characteristics. ''To realize a “seamlessly connected national territory” as advocated in the new national land formation plan approved by the Cabinet in July, we will deploy measures from both tangible and intangible aspects.
The National Land Formation Plan aims to build a network that seamlessly connects large regions and areas, focusing on the "Central Japan Corridor" led by the Chuo Shinkansen Line and the Shin-Shi Expressway. Tomei created.
General Director Kuroda also expressed hope for the construction industry, saying: ``The construction industry, as the core industry of each region, will be responsible for developing infrastructure as a premise for planning. ''
Regarding the development of the Chuo Shinkansen Line, he pointed out, ``It is important to create a seamless transportation network at each intermediate station.'' Even if the maglev train can shorten travel time between cities, if the transportation network around stations is poor, it may not be possible to take full advantage of development efficiency. We are calling on each regional development office to consider the transportation network around intermediate stations in the next broad area plan.
As the population continues to decline, we will also increase measures to maintain services such as public transport and infrastructure. Director General Kuroda pointed out that there is a need for “a new set of values in which the private sector plays a leading role while supporting the public sector”. We will look at measures that help solve local problems and improve the attractiveness of the region, with a view to using digital technology.
The FY 2024 budget request includes a policy focus on infrastructure development to promote growth industries such as semiconductors, in order to “transform the industrial structure.” “We will first investigate what type of infrastructure is needed and then incorporate it into wide-ranging local plans,” he said.
