Shun Kawaguchi of Makurazuki Publishing to Speak at 'Renovation School@Niigata City' Pre-Lecture Event on August 4

As part of Niigata City's initiative to promote renovation-based urban development, the '3rd Renovation School@Niigata City' will be held. Prior to the main event, a pre-lecture session will be conducted by practitioners (lecturers) active in the forefront of urban development.

Additionally, a talk session will be held featuring Jun Aoki, who will serve again this year as the School Master.

What is Renovation-Based Urban Development?

It is a new form of public-private partnership in urban development, led by the private sector, that utilizes existing resources such as idle spaces. Without relying on subsidies, it aims to create unique local businesses (content) in a cascading manner, fostering civic pride, enhancing area value, and solving complex regional challenges.

Renovation School (Rinosuku)

To cultivate talent for renovation-based urban development, Niigata City will host the 'Renovation School@Niigata City' from October 2 to 4. Participants will develop utilization plans and business proposals for vacant stores and public spaces in the Furumachi area, present them to property owners, and aim to realize these projects.

A pre-lecture event will be held ahead of the school. Those interested are encouraged to participate.

2nd Pre-Lecture Event (for details, refer to the city's website)

・Date and Time: August 4 (Tue), Reiwa 8, 19:00–21:00 (Registration from 18:30)

・Venue: Former Fourth Bank Sumiyoshimachi Branch (opposite Minatopia) | 2-10 Yanagishima, Chuo Ward, Niigata City

・Speakers: Shun Kawaguchi | Representative, Makurazuki Publishing

Jun Aoki | Representative Director, Mamekurashi Co., Ltd.

・Lecture Topic: Editing Everyday Life – The Lifestyle Weaving of Makurazuki Publishing, the Stayable Publishing House

・Participation: Free of charge, prior registration required (register via the participation form on the city's website)

・Capacity: Approximately 100 people

・City Website:

https://www.city.niigata.lg.jp/shisei/seisaku/jigyoproject/niigata2km/project/renovation/renovationschool3.html

Shun Kawaguchi and Jun Aoki

Registration Form (2nd Pre-Lecture Event)

Please register via Niigata City's Online Application System (e-NIIGATA).

https://lgpos.task-asp.net/cu/151009/ea/residents/procedures/apply/f8c76929-07e1-4c90-bca0-14ce81fe010e/start