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At “MALera Gifu,” a commercial facility owned and operated by UUR, we are actively promoting collaboration with tenant companies to advance environmentally conscious facility management. As part of these efforts, we engage in dialogue with relevant facility partners on topics such as waste reduction, optimization of energy use, and reuse and recycling activities within the facility.
In addition, we work together with tenants to plan and implement environmental awareness events and exhibitions within the facility, aimed at raising environmental consciousness among visitors.
These initiatives benefit both the facility owner and the tenants—not only by increasing awareness of environmentally responsible management but also by strengthening ties with the local community and enhancing visitor satisfaction.
Going forward, we will continue to enhance the environmental value of our commercial facilities and work together with our tenants to contribute to the realization of a sustainable society.
At the Toranomon PF Building, an office building owned and operated by UUR, we took part in the Hachiman Shrine Grand Festival as a member of the local neighborhood association, Toranomon 3-chome Tomoe Neighborhood Association. UUR members participated in carrying the portable shrine (mikoshi procession) and helped ensure the safe and smooth operation of the festival.
UUR will continue to support local traditional events such as this to strengthen face-to-face relationships with community members, while contributing to the preservation of cultural heritage and the creation of vibrant, attractive neighborhoods.
MRA is a substantial owner of the Nishi-Umeda District Development Council, which was established to strengthen cultural, international, and informational urban functions in the Nishi-Umeda district of Osaka City, where Pacific Marks Nishi-Umeda is located, as well as to develop a lush urban environment.
In the fall of 2024, as an attempt to create an attractive urban space, we organized a series of events themed around sports-focused activity, musical performance, kitchen car, and other activities under the title of "Nishi-Umeda PARK CARAVAN UMEDA EDGE" and "UMEDA EDGE," at Nishi-Umeda Park, as a new way to utilize Nishi-Umeda Park.
In May 2024, MRA participated in the Southern Area Study Group of the Hokkaido Agency in order to consider the future of the city in the southern area of the Hokkaido Agency (hereinafter referred to as the "Southern Area of the Hokkaido Agency") and to make efforts to improve and sustain the value of the Southern Area of the Hokkaido Agency from both the hardware and software aspects.
Based on the "City Development Vision" formulated in March 2022, we have been studying and formulating policies and rules for city development in the area, and conducting social experiments to realize the future of the city. Through these activities, we aim to create a "city where new ways of working and enjoying can be realized" that combines the rich greenery of the surrounding area, historical buildings, and the latest technology.
UUR received a letter of appreciation from the Machida Police Department for its cooperation in conducting a traffic safety campaign sponsored by the department.
A marche (open-air market) has been held with seven external stores that are conscious of ethical initiatives (ideas and actions that consider people, the global environment, society, and the community) and sustainability.
We hold TSUJIFES in cooperation with local companies and local professional sports teams.
In addition, through collaboration with neighboring universities, we continue to implement industry-academia collaboration-based regional development, such as collaborating on events for the further development of local communities.
We provide a voting space for the Fujisawa City Children's Election to encourage children to become interested in the mechanism of democracy through mock voting.
In cooperation with local nursery schools, UUR Urban hold a Tanabata (star festival) event where children write their wishes on strips of paper and attach them to bamboo leaves.
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UUR is working to reduce food loss and CO2 emissions by installing “fuubo,” unmanned vending machines at which tenant employees can buy products nearing their expiration date that were originally scheduled to be discarded.
The sports park on the roof of the property contributes to the promotion of local sports and health through soccer and basketball as a place for interaction among people of all ages.
In addition to Kashiwa City and other municipalities in Chiba Prefecture, municipalities in Saitama Prefecture joined for the first time. The facility periodically holds a resident oriented marche for the purpose of industry and tourism promotion and relationship building among residents in each municipality.
We co-host sports events with Kashiwa City.
Small children and seniors spend meaningful time together, transcending generational barriers, through the experience of soccer, basketball, and various sports.
We have been holding monthly workshops since June 2022 with the expectation of fostering SDGs awareness among children.
The participants experienced making seashell wind chimes and glass lights.
Efforts have been made in this property to support children’s healthy growth and child-raising mothers by working together with Kashiwa City, civic groups, etc. Seminars on eurhythmics, or massage for babies, a flea market for children’s goods, and other events for children have been held on a regular basis in this property. Such seminars or events provide communication opportunities for the child-raising generation.
The Job Experience Workshop is a hands-on manufacturing program for elementary school students, co-hosted with a local industry association, where children can learn directly about real jobs and the skills used in the workplace.
In the past, the program has offered creative activities such as music composition experiences and lampshade making, helping participants discover the joy of creating and develop a sense of pride in work. UUR will continue to collaborate with local organizations and businesses to provide opportunities that support the learning and growth of the next generation, while also helping to carry local industries and culture into the future.
With the participation of many creators, the event features the exhibition and sale of original works, opportunities to engage in conversation with exhibitors, and a three-day live creation program by emerging artists.
Various booths offering treatments, product sales, and trial sessions are exhibited, providing local residents with health-related information and experiential opportunities, thereby raising health awareness, encouraging lifestyle improvements, and creating opportunities for physical and mental relaxation.
As part of environmental activities at MRA, MRA’s employees participate in clean-up activities in Minato-ku, location of MRA’s office every month, which are organized by the local administration.
MRA donated the Disaster Prevention Stockpiles prepared for its employees to the "Kodomo Shokudo" (Children's Cafeteria) of the Variety Club, which is based in Hachioji City, under the theme of "Community Support and Urban Development."
Anticipating that various people will use a property given its characteristics, United Urban seeks to install multipurpose toilets, corridors with sufficient width, slopes and handrails, elevators compatible with wheelchairs, parking space for physically disabled persons, etc., at its properties.
We have introduced a postpartum care hotel as a new option where mothers can spend time with peace of mind even in urban areas. Through partnership with "Budounoki," which operates postpartum care facilities nationwide, and through community-based management, we support the physical and mental recovery and peace of mind of mothers, babies, and families after childbirth.
UUR will continue to collaborate with tenants and operating partners to contribute to improving regional well-being while achieving both social and economic value.
In response to requests from local governments to help prevent the collapse of the medical care system caused by the spread of COVID-19, hotels of Urban have been used as a lodging facility for medical treatment for the COVID-19 patients with mild or no symptoms who need medical treatment as well as medical personnel.
COVID-19 vaccination (workplace vaccination and large-scale vaccination at local municipalities) has been sequentially implemented from June 2021 at multiple hotels of United Urban.
We are providing convenience for our tenants, facility users, and the local community by providing some of the land within the premises of UUR-owned properties for the installation of shared bicycles and electric kickboard ports.
In UUR-owned properties, some have municipalities and public organizations as tenants, serving as bases for providing various public services. United Urban recognizes that "real estate plays a crucial role in social infrastructure," and collaborates with partner companies in managing these properties.
| Mallage Kashiwa | Kitakashiwa No.2 Community Comprehensive Center |
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| Pacific Marks Kawasaki | Houterasu Kawasaki |
| Pacific Marks Higobashi | Edobori Public Notary Office |
| RIHGA Royal Hotel Kokura/Arura City | Kitakyushu Manga Museum |
At each of United Urban’s properties, emergency power generators have been installed and emergency provisions have been stored in stages. Emergency drill is also conducted annually. As the landlord of real estate, which is believed to be a part of an infrastructure in the local community, United Urban has agreed with some municipalities to open meeting rooms at some properties in case of emergencies.
Based on written agreements concerning the support for people who are unable to return home after disasters, SS30 in Sendai City provides space as a shelter. Cooperating with Sendai City, emergency food will be supplied and will become a hub for emergency communication between local citizens.
