Why Japan’s ambitious urban redevelopment projects are stalling

TOKYO– If all goes according to plan, the skyline of Tokyo’s bustling Shibuya district will finally lose its matrix of construction cranes in March 2035, marking the conclusion of a “once-in-a-century” redevelopment pushed nearly eight years behind schedule. Planning began in the early 2000s for a massive public-private undertaking that was originally due to finish by 2027. Milestones include the opening of the Shibuya Hikarie building in 2012, Shibuya Scramble Square in 2019, Miyashita Park in 2020 and Shibuya Sakura Stage in 2024, but newer facilities such as the Hachiko Plaza and Shibuya Upper West Project are still down the […]... Keep on reading: Why Japan’s ambitious urban redevelopment projects are stalling