Summary of Research Project Results under JSPS FY2001 "Research for the Future Program"

Names	Institution,Department	Title of Position
Takeshi, Kurokawa	The Institute of Behavioral Sciences，Formerly	President
Kazuhiko, Takeuchi	The University of Tokyo, Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences	Professor
Akira, Hoyano	Tokyo Institute of Technology, Graduate School of Science and Engineering	Professor

　　Simulation models to predict the future state of the urban environment were among the developments of the project．Three kinds of simulation models that includes physical/socioeconomic aspects and institution and governance，were used to study the respective systems．Since the structures and components of these systems differ so greatly，it was necessary to use three separate models，each with the versatility to adapt to other areas．Ｑuantitative models，for example，were developed for simulation of the physical systems，which include the atmosphere，traffic patterns and natural disasters．The socioeconomic systems，which include population，land use and urban activity， were also used in quantitative models．The former models are versatile and adaptable to other areas， making it necessary to change only the input data，though the input data are not always sufficient for utilizing the models in developing countries．Likewise，the latter models can also be adapted to other areas，however，when the latter models are applied to other areas，it is necessary to carefully adjust model parameters reflecting any unique or particular cultural and citizen preferences．The models for institution and governance were descriptive models with frameworks that can also be adapted to other areas．
　　In conclusion，it should be stressed that collaboration and the mutual exchange of ideas between experts in the arts and sciences are important and valuable for establishing truly effective urban environmental policies in Asian metropolises．

1.Research Institution		Tokyo Institute of Technology

2.Research Area		Integrated Fields

3.Research Field		Environmental Conservation in Asian Region

4.Term of Project		FY 1997 ～ FY 2001

5.Project Number		97I00603

6.Title of Project		Impact Analysis of Metropolitan Policies for Development Environmental Conservation in the Philippines

Name	Institution,Department	Title of Position
Tatsuo，Ohmachi	Tokyo Institute of Technology, Graduate School of Science and Engineering	Professor

Summary of Research Project Results under JSPS FY2001"Research for the Future Program"

Summary of Research Project Results under JSPS FY2001
"Research for the Future Program"