Residents of a 1.1 hectare block of densely-packed homes in the Mita 5 Chome neighbourhood in central Tokyo have formed a redevelopment committee with the goal of turning the site into a high-rise apartment building.

Approximately 70% of the 110 landowners are participating in the redevelopment, with Sumitomo chosen as the project partner. A town planning decision is expected in 2018.

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