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Uraga in Yokosuka City, the site of Perry's arrival and the birthplace of Japanese shipbuilding. The city announced that the preferred negotiator for its development has been decided.
The 'Uraga Dock,' near Uraga Station on the Keikyu Line, is the site of a shipyard built by Sumitomo Heavy Industries. Until its closure in 2003, approximately 1,000 ships, including destroyers and escort vessels, were constructed there.
In March 2021, Sumitomo Heavy Industries transferred the dock and surrounding land to Yokosuka City free of charge, and last March, the two parties signed an agreement to revitalize the area around the station.
On the 23rd, the city announced that the preferred negotiator had been decided following a public recruitment process.
The 'Uraga Dock,' near Uraga Station on the Keikyu Line, is the site of a shipyard built by Sumitomo Heavy Industries. Until its closure in 2003, approximately 1,000 ships, including destroyers and escort vessels, were constructed there.
In March 2021, Sumitomo Heavy Industries transferred the dock and surrounding land to Yokosuka City free of charge, and last March, the two parties signed an agreement to revitalize the area around the station.
On the 23rd, the city announced that the preferred negotiator had been decided following a public recruitment process.
Katsuaki Kamiji, Mayor of Yokosuka City: "The theme of this project is the realization of a 'Second Opening of the Country,' packed with the full charm of Uraga's sea and history, as well as the potential of a new town."
According to the proposal from the business operators, hotels and condominiums will serve as new symbols, and facilities such as paid nursing homes and sports complexes will be established. The design also allows access from the station's second floor via an elevated walkway to Uraga Dock.
Katsuaki Kamiji, Mayor of Yokosuka City: "If a new town can be created as a single entity, incorporating various concepts..."A formal agreement for implementation is scheduled to be concluded between next year and the year after.
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