Nakayama ME-RISE

Nakayama ME-RISE - Creating Nakayama Future Project

Let's draw a "future map of Nakayama (ME-RISE)" in which each and every one of us living in Nakayama (me) grows, improves, and develops (rise) toward the future. The name "ME-RISE" was given with this in mind.

We are looking for project members!

Main purpose of the activity

　Our community association has a long history, having been established in 1965. In the past, we have taken many progressive initiatives and have earned a certain reputation from the neighborhood.

　However, due to the declining birthrate and aging population, it is becoming increasingly difficult to continue traditional community association activities. In light of this situation, we have decided to launch a new project.

　Since the Corona disaster, the concerns and problems faced by local residents have become increasingly diverse. Under these circumstances, there is a need to create new opportunities for mutual aid.

　Let's think together about a livable community association.

Major Topics of Discussion

(1) Clarification of the benefits of being an autonomous member

Since the difference between non-Association members and Association members is not so great in daily life, we will consider measures to differentiate the benefits received so that the benefits of being a self-governance member can be felt.

(2) Restructuring of Residents' Association events

We will review our customary events from the ground up and abolish those that should be abolished and implement those that should be newly implemented in order to create new opportunities for mutual aid and exchange after the Corona disaster.

(3) Formulate a specific plan for the repair of the community center

We will begin specific exit studies, including obtaining rough estimates assuming total demolition and rebuilding, and estimating subsidies from the city. Ultimately, we aim to reduce the membership fee in the next few years.

Members

As of July 2023, the constituent members are as follows (in district and alphabetical order, titles omitted)

District 1, Group 2, Hitoshi Kikuchi
District 1, Group 6, Shinobu Obata
District 3, Group 1, Sadao Suehiro
District 5, Group 2, Takashi Kusama
District 5, Group 4, Hideko Ochiai
District 5, Group 5 Makoto Osaki
District 6, Group 1 Yukio Onishi
District 6, Group 2, Yuji Murayama
District 6, Group 2, Yukihiro Yamazaki

Project members wanted!

Target: Those who agree with the main purpose of the above project
QUALIFICATIONS: High school students and older (*Regardless of whether you are a member of the local community or not. Widely interested in revitalizing the local community)
Capacity: Not determined
Others: Those who can attend the monthly meetings (about 1 hour after the board meeting, 11:00-12:00) at the Higashihei Nakayama Community Center .

Project Member Application Form

Record of Activities

May 2023

An initial meeting was held by 10 volunteers. Meeting was held to familiarize the participating members with each other and assign roles.
Decided to have subcommittees (irregular, online available) for each of the three main study themes, and to have regular meetings (once a month at the Jichi Kaikan) as a place to share overall issues and progress.

June 2023

Share the issues that each member of the community association feels are important to the community association.
Priorities are assigned to each issue and which themes are to be considered for resolution.
Members shared the concern that while there is a need to differentiate between the benefits of self-governing associations and non-self-governing members in order to emphasize the benefits of self-governing associations, the direction of exclusion would lead to confrontation.
On the other hand, it was also commonly recognized that free-riding is not without blame, and that so-called "candy and whip" arrangement is also necessary.

July 2023

Progress sharing for each study theme (see details in "Records for each theme" at the bottom of this page)

August 2023

Progress sharing for each study theme (see details in "Records for each theme" at the bottom of this page)

September-October 2023

The study was temporarily suspended except for Subcommittee 02, as members were assigned to support the planning of the Nakayama Festival. (Results will be presented in " Nakayama Festival ")

2023年11月-2024年3月

Progress sharing for each study theme (see details in "Records for each theme" at the bottom of this page)

Records for each theme

Records for each theme can be viewed below.

Subcommittee 01 (Clarification of the benefits of being an autonomous member)

Since the difference between non-Residents' Association members and Residents' Association members is not so great in daily life, we will consider measures to differentiate the benefits received so that the benefits of being a self-governance member can be felt.

Specific exit studies related to the repair of the community center, such as obtaining rough estimates assuming total destruction and reconstruction, and trial calculations of subsidies from the city, will be conducted.