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Sapporo City has unveiled plans for a new hydrogen-powered community facility, set to open in March 2028. The facility will be located on city-owned land in the Odori East 5-6 Chome area of Chuo Ward, adjacent to a hydrogen station that began operations earlier this month. The project aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, aligning with the city’s broader zero-carbon initiatives.
The facility will be a four-story wooden structure with a total floor area of approximately 2,000 square meters, utilizing locally sourced timber from Hokkaido. It will house a bakery café, shared spaces, and a hotel designed for extended stays. The project was awarded to two Sapporo-based companies, Tsuchiya Home Real Estate and Jotetsu, through a public proposal process.
Sapporo Mayor Katsuhiro Akimoto expressed optimism about the project, stating, “This facility will symbolize the use of hydrogen and our commitment to zero-carbon efforts. It will provide a visible opportunity for citizens to deepen their understanding of these initiatives.”
As part of Japan’s decarbonization efforts, Sapporo has been designated as a leading region for carbon reduction. The city is developing a “disaster-resilient and environmentally friendly model district” that can supply electricity and heat without emitting carbon dioxide, even during power outages. This new facility represents the second phase of the project, following the hydrogen station.
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Sapporo City has announced the development of a hydrogen-powered community facility, scheduled for completion in March 2028. Located on city-owned land in the Odori East 5-6 Chome area of Chuo Ward, the facility will neighbor a hydrogen station that began operations earlier this month. This initiative is part of the city’s efforts to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and aligns with its broader zero-carbon goals.
The four-story wooden structure will span approximately 2,000 square meters and incorporate locally sourced timber from Hokkaido. It will feature a bakery café, shared spaces, and a hotel designed for extended stays. The project was awarded to two Sapporo-based companies, Tsuchiya Home Real Estate and Jotetsu, through a public proposal process.
Sapporo Mayor Katsuhiro Akimoto highlighted the facility’s significance, stating, “This facility will symbolize the use of hydrogen and our commitment to zero-carbon efforts. It will provide a visible opportunity for citizens to deepen their understanding of these initiatives.”
As part of Japan’s decarbonization strategy, Sapporo is developing a disaster-resilient, environmentally friendly model district capable of supplying electricity and heat without carbon emissions, even during power outages. This facility represents the second phase of the project, following the hydrogen station.
For further details, visit the official article.
