Kawasaki urban redevelopment projects progress in Tama and Nakahara wards

Urban redevelopment projects are advancing in Kawasaki City, focusing on infrastructure and facility upgrades in the Tama and Nakahara districts.

In Tama Ward, the Noborito No. 2 Line landscape paving project is nearing completion. The initiative aims to create a walkable environment by narrowing vehicle lanes and widening sidewalks with interlocking blocks. While much of the work is finished, some sections remain under construction, with utility undergrounding and final paving expected to continue through March 2027. Additionally, the Toei-kai shopping street has completed its transition to cobblestone-style paving.

In Nakahara Ward, the redevelopment of Todoroki Green Space is moving forward under a PFI project led by the special purpose company Kawasaki Todoroki Park. Despite rising construction costs that nearly doubled the project budget from 63.3 billion yen to approximately 123.2 billion yen, the city has adjusted the plan by reducing the number of facilities. The project includes transforming the Uvance Todoroki Stadium into a dedicated ball game venue and constructing the new Todoroki Arena with a pool. As an initial phase, four new commercial outlets, including Starbucks and McDonald’s, are scheduled to open in late November.