STUDY ON LANDSCAPE OF AGGLOMERATION OF SAME TRADERS IN URBAN SPACE

This study examines the landscape characteristics of a historic wholesaler district in Nihombashi, Tokyo, based on onsite survey of 135 buildings along two key streets. The results highlighted current features including low- to middle-rise buildings, wide frontages, continuous projecting signboards and awnings, and business overflow into setback areas, which were observed especially in the district’s central part. Differences between streets were shaped by street width and building scale. While current planning framework keeps row of shops, maintaining the character of small-scale storefronts amid expected high-rise redevelopment remains an issue. The study identifies key challenges in managing urban business cluster landscapes.