Regenerative Community Tokyo (RCT)

Director

July 4, 2024

Regenerative Community Tokyo (RCT) is Japan's first sustainable knowledge institute, situated in Tokyo's new "SAAI" Wonder Working Community. Its mission is to tackle complex urban challenges through collaborative efforts that transcend traditional corporate and administrative boundaries. Except served as the lead strategy, concept, and business model developer for RCT, guiding the project from its inception to implementation, as well as design support for the interior design of the community.

Built on our experience in creating sustainability and knowledge communities such as the Utrecht Community (UCo) and Rotterdam Community (RoCo) in the Netherlands, we embarked on a co-creation process with partners Mitsubishi Estate Company and Build Vision B.V. to create the framework, strategy, and rollout plan for RCT.

RCT employs a regenerative philosophy that emphasizes restoring the natural environment's intrinsic vitality. By connecting businesses, government bodies, academic institutions, and research entities, RCT fosters an environment where innovative solutions can emerge through collective expertise and cutting-edge technology. RCT enables this through knowledge exchange, start-up, networking, and innovation programs.

RCT was covered in WIRED magazine in Japan. The article highlights how RCT is envisioned as a "hub for systemic change" and a step toward achieving a regenerative urban future.

RCT aims to create solutions for urban challenges by connecting companies with advanced knowledge partners, fostering new projects through collaboration.

Kunihiko Hayashi

Mitsubishi Estate

Key Features of RCT

Knowledge Exchange: Facilitates collaboration among global sustainability leaders and diverse stakeholders.
Innovation Hub: Focuses on urban regeneration and innovative ecological infrastructure.
Community Building: Establishes a platform for experts and organizations to jointly tackle complex urban issues.

Goals of RCT

System Change: Aims to transform urban systems to address climate change, disaster preparedness, and sustainable infrastructure development.

Global Collaboration: Engages with international partners like AMS Institute (Amsterdam) and BLOXHUB (Copenhagen) to create integrated solutions for urban sustainability.

Local Impact: Enhances Tokyo's resilience and sustainability while developing scalable solutions for global application.

Activities of RCT

Collaborative Projects: Involves a range of members, from startups to large corporations, working on projects like eco-friendly material development and urban forestry using the Miyawaki Method.

International Partnerships: Partners with global institutions to share knowledge and implement successful projects such as the autonomous boat initiative by AMS Institute in Amsterdam.

Events and Workshops: Hosts joint events, such as the May 16, 2024, workshop with BLOXHUB, fostering collaboration on international projects and promoting innovative products and technologies.

For more information, visit Mitsubishi Estate Company's official RCT page or read the detailed article in WIRED Japan.

by Tom Bosschaert

Director

July 4, 2024