A STUDY ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DAYTIME POPULATION CONCENTRATION AND CHARACTERISTICS OF FACILITIES AND LOCATIONS IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA OF PROVINCIAL CITIES

Recently, many provincial cities in Japan have experienced a decline in downtown area. However, considering that they have diverse functions, advanced infrastructure, and efficient social capital investments, it is necessary to maintain and revitalize them. This study analyzed the relationship between daytime population concentration and characteristics of facilities and locations in downtown areas. The results showed that while there were some differences in the characteristics of urban areas affected by weekdays and holidays, the most influential indicator was commonly peripheral population density, and the effects of the concentration of facilities and the floor space of shopping centers were also confirmed.