STUDY ON ACTUAL STATE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS INITIATIVES AND PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP FOR UTILIZATION OF CASTLES

The role of town development organizations is expanding through town development planning by local governments that utilize the culture of historical central area and its remains. Yasugi, Yonago and Matsue cities, which are aiming to utilize castle ruins and developing the historical connections, have established the castle maintenance plans and are providing support to organizations. In the comprehensive plans of the each cities, indicators related to castles and attached facilities are set as one of the targets, and castle ruins and organizations play an important role.