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Database research record2017·Japan

生産緑地制度・特定生産緑地制度(2022年問題対応)

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国土交通省都市局

Urban Farm DB summary

National materials on the Special Productive Greenland system created by the 2017 Productive Greenland Law amendment to address the '2022 problem,' extending buy-out timing and tax benefits by ten-year renewable periods; about 89% (8,282 ha) had been designated as of end-2022.

Key points

  • 1The '2022 problem' arose from the simultaneous release of productive green spaces designated in 1992.
  • 2To address this issue, the 2017 amendment to the Productive Greenland Law established the Special Productive Greenland system.
  • 3The Special Productive Greenland system extends the buy-out application period and tax benefits for ten years.
  • 4The system allows for subsequent renewals every decade.
  • 5As of the end of 2022, approximately 89% (8,282 hectares) of eligible land had been designated as Special Productive Greenland.

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AI-generated summary

This document from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism addresses the '2022 problem' concerning Japan's Productive Greenland system. This problem arose as productive green spaces designated in 1992 were set to be simultaneously released from designation in 2022 after 30 years. To mitigate this, the 2017 amendment to the Productive Greenland Law established the Special Productive Greenland system. This new system allows for the extension of the buy-out application period and tax benefits for an additional ten years, with subsequent renewals possible every decade. As of the end of 2022, approximately 89% (8,282 hectares) of eligible land had been designated as Special Productive Greenland.

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Why it matters for urban farming

This policy is highly relevant for citizen-driven urban farming as it directly impacts the availability and stability of green spaces within urban areas. By extending the designation of productive green land and offering tax benefits, the Special Productive Greenland system incentivizes landowners to maintain their land for agricultural use rather than selling it for development. This helps preserve valuable land that can be utilized for community gardens, urban farms, or other green initiatives, ensuring long-term access to farming opportunities for citizens and contributing to urban biodiversity and food security.

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