LaLaport | Moms with Children's Lab | Everyone can be a "child mayor"! Let's think about and create the ideal city!

Professor of the Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Tokai University. He studies urban development and urban design that utilizes local assets, as well as wooden architecture. He recognized the potential of wood early on and the importance of a recycling-oriented society, and has worked on many public buildings that use wood.

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We will introduce you to the events held LaLaport SHONAN HIRATSUKA on Saturday, December 1, 2018, and LaLaport IWATA on Sunday, December 16, 2018.

Professor Sugimoto taught us about "what is necessary and important for town development" in the form of a quiz.

Shonan Hiratsuka
"What are the things necessary for town development?" Professor Sugimoto taught us various things through a quiz!
Iwata
I learned about "ideal towns" by listening to Professor Sugimoto's talk! There were many things I didn't know.

We talked with our friends about "what the town needs and wants."

Shonan Hiratsuka
After introducing myself to my friends, we started talking! When I added this and that, it became amazing!
Iwata
Since we all thought about it together, ideas came out one after another and it was fun.

We used a model to create a "town where people would want to live, their ideal town."

Shonan Hiratsuka
Once the discussion is over, let's start building the town using the model! Can we build it according to the blueprint?
Iwata
"I want to include an airport!" "Then how about making this a park?" Discuss with your friends and move forward.

Wearing sashes titled "Children's Mayor," the children gave a presentation about the town they had created.

Shonan Hiratsuka
"What are the characteristics of your town?" I was nervous, but I did my best and gave my presentation in front of everyone!
Iwata
Professor Sugimoto gave us lots of advice to help us make the town we built even better!

At the end, we presented the "Children's Mayor Certificate"! Everyone did a great job!

Shonan Hiratsuka
It was great fun working together with everyone to build the town! I'd like to participate again.
Iwata
I received a certificate of Children's Mayor, full of memories! Next time, I'll build an even more amazing town!

Shonan Hiratsuka

There were many staff members who provided thorough support, so I was able to watch over them with peace of mind. The children seemed to be able to express themselves freely and had a great time. It was a subject that the children liked, so they looked like they were having a lot of fun.

Mother/Children's ages 10 and 7

They were a little nervous at first, but in the second half they seemed to be able to relax and have fun. It was good to see them getting along with their friends while sharing various ideas.

Lego/Child's age: 11

Iwata

I think it's interesting to see children think, imagine, and express themselves. I think it's a very positive experience.

Hina-san/Child's age: 10 years old

They were a little hesitant at first, but as they built the town, more and more ideas seemed to come to them, and they looked like they were having a lot of fun. I think it was a great experience.

Toma-san / Child's age: 6 years old