In April 2016, we were received The Grand Prize for 25th Global Environment Award (sponsored by the Fuji Sankei Group) for the first time, in recognition of our city's urban development in harmony with the environment, including ecosystem conservation, at Futako Tamagawa Rise, which opened for business in July 2015.
We participated as a member of the redevelopment association to realize Futako Tamagawa Rise, an urban redevelopment project located in front of Futako-tamagawa Station. We worked with Setagaya Ward, Tokyu Land Corporation, and other landowners to achieve urban development that coexists in harmony with the rich natural environment and that features abundant water, greenery, and light.
The development has been comprehensively evaluated and is the world's first city to receive LEED ND (Urban Development category) Gold certification for its achievement of a high-density, compact, multi-functional city by integrating commercial, office, public, and residential facilities, and for preserving the ecosystem by recreating the original landscape of the Tama River.
(Published May 2016)
Futako-tamagawa is a neighborhood with rare charm in Tokyo and one that combines the city and nature. Futako Tamagawa Rise, a redevelopment project realized with the participation of Tokyu Corporation, has become the first project in Japan to receive preliminary Gold certification in the Urban Development category of LEED, a global environmental certification system. A rooftop garden has been created to serve as a link between the ecosystems of the Tama River and the Kokubunji cliff line and to allow people to interact with rich natural flora and fauna while in the city. Sustainable urban development that eliminates energy and resource waste and embraces barrier-free and universal design considered from the perspective of those who enjoy walking, will realize one urban living ideal to help create a positive future for both people and the environment.
(Published April 2015)
*In November 2015, Futako Tamagawa Rise became the first building in the world to receive Gold certification in the Urban Development category of LEED.
On the Tokyu Lines, we are promoting energy conservation by using LEDs in stations, signals, tunnels, and other areas. Brighter lights will also improve safety and comfort.
(Published April 2015)
All cars on the Tokyu Line are equipped with “regenerative brakes,” which convert the kinetic energy of the train into electricity when the train brakes. This regenerative power is used to run other trains.Additionally, all trains* are equipped with an “upper and lower line collective power feeder system,” which connects the upper and lower lines to a jumper line to minimize the flow of regenerative power, thus helping to conserve energy.
*Excluding some sections of the Den-en-toshi Line, such as the underground section, the Setagaya Line, and the Kodomonokuni Line.
(Published January 2015)