Chief Researcher Yasutaka Sonoda

Area of Expertise

  • Urban Redevelopment
  • Urban Logistics
  • Urban Management

Academic Background

  • Bachelor of Engineering in Administration Engineering, Faculty of Science and Technology, Keio University
  • Master of Engineering in Administration Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Keio University

Afffiliations

  • The City Planning Institute of Japan

Current Projects in Charge

  • - Survey of Urban Space and Activities in Central Tokyo
  • - Research for Regulations and Policies in Urban Development
  • - Research for Urban Logistics and Evolution in the Metropolis
  • - Global Power City Index

Professional and Academic Experience

  • - Minato ward environmental records no. 10: People who visit Minato ward
  • - Minato ward survey book 1: Foreign nationals in Minato ward
  • - Minato ward survey book 2: Foreign enterprises in Minato ward
  • - Minato ward survey book 3: Industry in Minato ward
  • - Minato ward survey book 4: A bicycle friendly town
  • - Tokyo survey book 1: Towns where seniors can lead active lifestyles
  • - Research on redevelopment in central Tokyo 11: Coastal airport city declaration
  • - Research on redevelopment in central Tokyo 12: New Koto ward urban oasis concept
  • - Research on redevelopment in central Tokyo 13: Tokyo "Clean Channels" concept
  • - Comprehensive rankings of global cites vGlobal Power City Index (2008)"