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Published Aug 06 2012 by Planetizen

Generational Divide Opens Gap in Post-Tsunami Planning

The Economist looks at the generational gap that is hampering efforts to rebuild tsunami-stricken communities in Japan, as the elderly favor restoring what was lost as soon as possible, and the young seek sustainable revitalization.

Japan's aging population has been a concern...

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"Finding compromises on such fraught social issues is key to the rebuilding, which suggests that it will remain painstakingly slow."

Generational Divide Opens Gap in Post-Tsunami Planning [Published Planetizen - Aug 06 2012]

"The central government still hopes that rebuilding stricken areas can be a blueprint for revitalisation of ageing communities elsewhere in Japan. It is allowing innovative places to become 'special zones' that are light on regulation and heavy on such new ideas as smart energy grids and high-density living. The implication is that those who simply want to restore what was lost may not get generous treatment. Yet officials acknowledge that the elderly have a lot of voting power in Japan, and are hard to boss about."

Generational Divide Opens Gap in Post-Tsunami Planning [Published Planetizen - Aug 06 2012]

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