CONTENTS Introduction Outline of the Kansai Metropolitan Area Features of Kansan Metropolitan Area ---- A Cluster of Cities Preserving a Rich Historical Heritage An Attractive Urban Environment A Great Metropolis An Attractive Location for Investment A Convenient Transportation Network Urban Renaissance Strategy of the Kansai Metropolitan Area Urban Development Project Map Major Projects 1 ---Renewal of Existing Urban Centers 2 --- Creation of New Urban Centers 3 --- Development of the Bay Area 4 --- Construction of Science Parks 5 --- Development of the Urban Centers Surrounding Train Stations 6 --- Formation of Disaster-Resistant Urban Centers 7 --- Preservation and Maintenance of Historic Areas 8 --- Enhancement of the Transportation Network Appendix 1 Framework of Japan's Urban Planning Appendix 2 Inward Investments

Kansai Metropolitan Area Promotion Team