Fifth Long-Term Comprehensive Plan of Inagi City Mayor's Greeting and General Overview (Text Publication)

The text of the Mayor's greeting and the general overview section at the beginning of the Fifth Long-Term Comprehensive Plan of Inagi City will be published here.
For booklet data including the basic plan, please see the following page.

• Fifth Long-Term Comprehensive Plan of Inagi City Booklet

Note: Some expressions have been modified to support features such as voice reading.

Towards "Creating Smiles and a Future Together"

The town of Inagi will celebrate its 130th anniversary in 2019, since the merger of six villages to form Inagi Village in 1889, and it will also mark the 50th anniversary of its transition from a town to a city in November 2021.
Until now, Inagi City has been working on urban infrastructure development such as the Land Readjustment Project and the Tama New Town development, based on four phases of the Long-Term Comprehensive Plan, while utilizing its rich natural environment. We have also aimed to improve citizen services by flexibly responding to new citizen needs and undertaking projects outside of the plan. Even as the total population of our country has continued to decline since its peak in 2008, the population of Inagi City is expected to increase, which is a result of these efforts. We have received evaluations as a safe and comfortable city to live in, and a city where housewives can live happily, as chosen by them.

The basic concept corresponding to the fundamental philosophy of the Long-Term Comprehensive Plan was mandated to be formulated through a resolution of the city council in accordance with the Local Autonomy Act. Although this obligation was removed with the amendment of the Local Autonomy Act in 2011, by establishing the Inagi City Long-Term Comprehensive Plan Ordinance, the formulation of the Long-Term Comprehensive Plan has been clearly positioned, and provisions for citizen participation in the resolution and formulation of the basic concept have also been established.
In formulating the Fifth Long-Term Comprehensive Plan of Inagi City, a large number of citizens participated. In addition to the "Citizen Conference to Envision Inagi in 2030" established through public recruitment, we held district-specific discussions in all 10 districts of the city, group discussions with 13 organizations, a citizen awareness survey conducted through random sampling, and a request for proposals towards 2030. Furthermore, in line with the progress of the plan formulation, we also conducted a Request for Public Comments on the basic concept draft and the basic plan draft.

In the "Citizen Conference on Imagining Inagi in 2030," a survey titled "Everyone's Inagi 2030 Survey" was conducted for elementary and junior high school students, gathering opinions from over 4,000 children and students, leading to passionate discussions. The direction that this town aims for has been summarized into three main pillars: "A town where the power of citizens thrives," "A town where the community comes alive," and "A town that is moderately rural and moderately urban." At the foundation of these pillars are the people and a sense of "civic pride," from which we received wonderful proposals.
The Inagi City Long-Term Comprehensive Plan Council, established in accordance with the provisions of the ordinance, has deliberated on the draft basic plan from multiple perspectives, taking into account the recommendations of the "Citizen Conference Imagining Inagi in 2030," with members including citizen-appointed commissioners and experts with specialized knowledge in various fields, and has submitted the results.

In this way, the Fifth Long-Term Comprehensive Plan of Inagi City inherits the future vision of "Inagi, a city surrounded by greenery and filled with friendly citizens" established in the first Long-Term Comprehensive Plan, while adding "A future created together with smiles" looking towards the 2030s. To achieve this, five basic goals for Community Development have been set, with three essential perspectives highlighted: "A city where the power of citizens thrives," "SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals)," and "The year 2030 as a midpoint."
In the future, we will promote the Fifth Long-Term Comprehensive Plan of Inagi City, created with the collective strength of citizens, aiming for a community where citizens actively engage with and improve the town they live in, embodying the spirit of "Civic Pride." We strive for a sustainable Community Development that balances a moderately rural and moderately urban environment, allowing citizens to settle down while passing on their legacy through generations.

In closing, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to all the participants of the "Citizen Conference to Envision Inagi in 2030," those who participated in the district and organization discussions, the children, students, and citizens who provided various opinions including responses to the survey, the members of the Inagi City Long-Term Comprehensive Plan Review Council, the Inagi City Council, and all those who have been involved in the formulation of this plan for their understanding and cooperation.

March 2021 Mayor of Inagi City Katsuhiro Takahashi

General Overview

1 About the Plan

(1) Basis and Positioning of the Plan

This plan is based on Article 3, Paragraph 1 of the Inagi City Long-Term Comprehensive Plan Ordinance (Ordinance No. 14 of 2018).
In addition, it is stipulated in Article 4, Paragraph 1 of the ordinance that it shall be the city's highest-level plan.

(2) Name of the Plan

The name of this plan is the "Fifth Long-Term Comprehensive Plan of Inagi City".

(3) Structure and Duration of the Plan

The Long-Term Comprehensive Plan consists of a three-layer structure: "Basic Concept," "Basic Plan," and "Implementation Plan."

1. Basic Concept
   The duration of the basic plan will be approximately 10 years, until the early 2030s.
2. Basic Plan
   The duration of the basic plan will be from fiscal year 3 of Reiwa (2021) to fiscal year 12 of Reiwa (2030), covering a period of 10 years.
3. Implementation Plan
   The implementation plan will be formulated in two phases: the first phase will cover a period of five years starting from fiscal year 2021, and the second phase will cover a period of five years starting from fiscal year 2026.

Trends of the Era

Our country is facing an unprecedented crisis of rapid population decline due to low birth rates and aging, heading towards around 2040 (Reiwa 22).
As the population continues to decline and uncertainty in the environment surrounding our country increases, it is necessary for Inagi City to appropriately respond to emerging challenges while considering the trends of the times in order to sustainably and stably provide resident services. Additionally, it is essential to prepare for large-scale disasters and unknown crises that may occur in the future.
We must appropriately foresee what kind of era the year 2030 will be for Inagi City, as it continues into the future.

(1) Population Decline and Aging Society

The number of births in Japan fell below 1 million in 2016, and it is expected to decrease to 750,000 by 2030.
In 2030, it is expected that the younger generation in their 20s and 30s will decrease by about 20% compared to 2015, accelerating the decline in the working-age population. On the other hand, the Late-Stage Elderly Medical Care population aged 75 and older will increase by 40%, leading to rapid aging.
Even in Tokyo, which is pointed out for its population concentration, it is said that the population will begin to decline after reaching its peak in 2025. In Inagi City, with the urban infrastructure development such as the Land Readjustment Project, the population is expected to continue to increase, particularly among parenting generations, and the decline in birth rates and aging population is anticipated to progress relatively gently. Recognizing this characteristic population structure of the city, it is necessary to pay attention to changes in social conditions that may affect city administration, such as the decrease in the working-age population due to the nationwide population decline and aging.

(2) Aging of infrastructure and other facilities

By the year 2030, many infrastructures will be over 50 years old, and the aging of infrastructure and Public Facilities is expected to progress, leading to enormous costs for maintenance and management. The infrastructure and Public Facilities that were developed simultaneously during the period of rapid economic growth, based on the assumption of population increase, may face a decline in necessity and may not deliver the expected benefits in an era of population decline. Therefore, when updating, it is necessary to review the service supply system nationwide to align it with the era of population decline.
In Inagi City, the financial burden associated with the maintenance and renewal of aging infrastructure and public facilities has become a challenge. Unlike the nationwide trend of population decline, Inagi City is expected to see an increase in population for the time being, but it is necessary to consider the renewal of infrastructure and other matters with a long-term perspective.

(3) Possibility of Large-Scale Disasters Occurring

The probability of a capital region earthquake (M7 class) and a Nankai Trough earthquake (M8 to M9 class) occurring is approximately 70% within 30 years, and the scale of damage is expected to exceed that of the Great East Japan Earthquake.
In addition, it is expected that abnormal weather due to global warming will increase the occurrence of heavy rainfall and other events, raising the risk of river flooding and landslides.
In Inagi City, it is anticipated that the Tama Fault Earthquake (M7.3), which is expected to cause the most damage from seismic disasters, will result in over 1,000 casualties, more than 16,000 evacuees, and approximately 2,800 damaged buildings within the city.
Regarding flood damage, Inagi City has a rich water environment with the Tama River flowing to the north, the Misawa River flowing through the center, the Omaru irrigation system spreading in a grid pattern throughout the urban area, the Omaru Yato River originating from the hilly area, and the Asou River. However, this also increases the risk of flooding during heavy rain.
We must be adequately prepared for these anticipated disasters. Furthermore, it is necessary to establish a system that can respond to unknown crises that may occur in the future, such as the global threat posed by COVID-19 that emerged in 2020.

(4) Realization of Society 5.0

The Fourth Industrial Revolution, namely, Society 5.0, which the country aims to achieve through technological innovations brought about by the use of IoT, AI, and other technologies, is a society that balances economic development with the resolution of social issues by incorporating these technologies into industry and social life.
It is expected that services that better meet individual diverse needs will be provided, leading to higher satisfaction and improved convenience and quality of life. Additionally, it is anticipated that this will influence Japan's international competitiveness and have a significant impact on the domestic industrial and employment structures.
The realization of Society 5.0 will become the foundation of citizens' lives in Inagi City, and in the administration, it is necessary to aim for service improvement that is compatible with the times while keeping in mind the effective use of that technology.

(5) Expansion of a Cooperative Society

The rapid progression of population decline and the aging society is creating various challenges nationwide, such as severe financial situations, stagnation of economic activities due to the shrinking consumer market, serious labor shortages, and the reduction of public transportation networks. It is expected that it will become increasingly difficult for the administration alone to address the diversification and complexity of issues in each region.
In this context, it is expected that the expansion of side jobs and multiple jobs, as well as the social participation of Older Adults, will lead to the growth of local communities and diverse citizen activities, becoming the driving force to support the region, fostering mutual assistance, and solving challenges.
In Inagi City, we have been promoting Community Development through Collaboration, where citizens and the City Administration respect each other's positions and leverage their unique characteristics. Moving forward, it is necessary to advance Community Development that allows everyone to have opportunities and spaces to thrive in the community in various forms and methods.

3 Towards the Formulation of a New Long-Term Comprehensive Plan

Since the formulation of the "Long-Term Comprehensive Plan of Inagi City" in 1975, Inagi City has developed four successive long-term comprehensive plans to promote planned Community Development, evolving into a city that boasts livability. In the fifth plan, we will clarify the future vision that the city should aim for by formulating a long-term and comprehensive plan that captures the trends of the times, and promote stable and planned Community Development.
As the environment surrounding local governments changes rapidly and a challenging situation is expected in the future, we must promote community development suitable for Inagi City, taking into account the diversifying and sophisticated needs of citizens to achieve sustainable development.
In formulating the new Long-Term Comprehensive Plan, we are organizing it with the following perspectives.

(1) Citizen Participation

The Long-Term Comprehensive Plan, which outlines the Community Development of the city over the next 10 years, must reflect the opinions and proposals of the citizens.
For this reason, we have enhanced opportunities for everyone in the city, from children to Older Adults, including various organizations in each district, to participate in the formulation of the plan.
We are working to ensure that the Long-Term Comprehensive Plan reflects the vision of Inagi City in the 2030s as envisioned by its citizens.

(2) Effective Plan

In order to reliably implement the measures set forth in the Long-Term Comprehensive Plan, financial backing is necessary.
For this reason, towards realizing the vision of Inagi City in the 2030s, we are considering measures to be implemented after sufficient adjustments with the financial framework, establishing an effective Long-Term Comprehensive Plan.

(3) Relevance to SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals)

To clarify that this is a plan aimed at sustainable Community Development, we display relevant icons from the 17 goals of the "SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals)" with 2030 as the target.

(4) Aspects of Spatial Planning

In order to make it easy to understand what kind of city Inagi City will become and how each measure is planned within the city, we display them on a map, giving the Long-Term Comprehensive Plan an aspect of spatial planning.

(5) Setting Goals That Show Results

In the Long-Term Comprehensive Plan, we clearly show citizens what each measure aims to achieve, and to facilitate understanding of the progress and results of these measures, we set indicators and display the target values, etc.