Analysis of Land Use Transitions and Their Relationship with Age Composition and Aging Rates in Tokyo Wards

Key Points

• The study aims to analyze the relationship between land use transitions and age composition in Tokyo wards from 2006 to 2021.
• Conducted cluster analysis based on land use types
• Examined age composition and aging rates
• Analyzed changes in land use patterns over time
• Evaluated population stability indices in relation to land use transition
• Areas transitioning to multi-family housing tend to maintain or rejuvenate age composition.
• Regions sustaining single housing types see an increase in aging rates.
• Mixed-use areas generally exhibit higher population stability.
• Housing updates combined with diverse land use contribute to demographic resilience.

Abstract