Monday, June 16, 2008

The Koshigaya-Laketown - Eco and Flood Disaster Prevention New Town

The Koshigaya-Laketown - Eco and Flood Disaster Prevention New Town


The Koshigaya Laketown is developed along the JR Train line. It has been desinated as the first 20% CO2 reduction Town development project in Japan.

Solar Heat Water storage is installed on the roof

The Koshigaya Laketown JR station is located at the center of the town and can easily access to Tokyo. It to be made as the main transport system for the new town.


The Lake is designed to be a flood water retention pond. During the flood, it will be filled with water to prevent the flooding in the downstream region of Nakagawa river. In normal period, it can be used for recreational purpose.
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