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Reductions of Environmental Footprint

Investigation of Toxic Substances

Investigation of Toxic Substances

Environmental Due Diligence
  • United Urban uses third parties for environment assessment when acquiring and evaluating environmental risks before investment decisions.
  • When toxic substances are found, only properties deemed to have sufficient measures to outflow or disperse toxic substances will be acquired, in line with the “Asset Management Guidelines” stipulated by MRA.
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Greenfield Development

Greenfield Development

There are cases when United Urban gets involved in development projects led by Marubeni, a sponsor of MRA, and its group companies as well other developers from the planning stage under the premise that the building will be reconstructed, renovated, or that United Urban will acquire preferential negotiation rights upon completion of the projects. In these cases, United Urban keeps the focus on profitability and quality that will enable the completed properties to obtain high environmental evaluations.

Major development projects that United Urban joined from the planning stage, then acquired after completion are as follows.

Comfort Inn
Fukuoka Tenjin
Development

Comfort Inn Fukuoka Tenjin: Development
BELS
★★★

Luz Shonan Tsujido
Sponsor support
 

Luz Shonan Tsujido: Sponsor support
DBJ Green Building
★★★

GRAND-SQUARE
Meieki-minami
Sponsor support

GRAND-SQUARE Meieki-minami: Sponsor support
CASBEE
★★★★

Granda Miyanomori
(Development project)

Granda Miyanomori (Development project)
BELS
★★
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Brownfield Redevelopment

Brownfield Redevelopment

In cases where soil contamination is found at properties of United Urban, removal or containment of the contamination is taken in an appropriate manner. Also, for properties redeveloped on the site of factories, we strive to lower the impact in the neighborhood of the given properties by the continued monitoring of underwater purification.

Example: Narumi Shopping Center (Site)

Narumi Shopping Center was developed on the site of pottery manufacturing factory and consists of a large shopping center, a fitness club and a housing showroom. In accordance with the prevention plan for contaminated underwater set out by Nagoya City, United Urban monitors quality of purified water from the wells equipped with water pumping system.

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Acquisition/Asset Management of Mixed Properties

Acquisition/Asset Management of Mixed Properties

Acquisition/Asset Management of Mixed Properties
  • Note: As of December 2023.

With an operational policy of diversified investment, United Urban invests in mixed properties in CBD of regional cities. Mixed facilities in locations with high traffic convenience are able to fulfill multiple needs of users. As such, they not only provide convenience to the users but also decrease GHG emissions by curbing car exhaust and promoting compact cities.

Major mixed properties with three or more use types are as follows.

Shin-Osaka
Central Tower

Shin-Osaka Central Tower
Office/Hotel/Retail/Fitness

SS30
 

SS30
Office/Hotel/Retail/Fitness

OSAKA BAY TOWER
 

OSAKA BAY TOWER
Office/Hotel/Retail/residence

RIHGA Royal Hotel
Kokura・ARUARU City

RIHGA Royal Hotel Kokura・ARUARU City
Hotel/Retail/Office/Parking lot
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Urban Revitalization

Urban Revitalization

Urban Revitalization​

As a long-term landlord, United Urban has been using CAPEX and managing its assets with a consideration of environment. In case of a large renovation work at Shinsaibashi OPA Honkan in Osaka City, recyclable construction materials were used and a construction method to reduce industrial waste was applied. Also, the property was accepted for the “2021 Display Industry Award”, a commendation system that praises excellent display work contributing the improvement of living culture and the development of landscapes. We believes that this environment-friendly renovation work further nurtures bustle in the area.

For details, please see “Notice on Winning 2021 Display Industry Award (Shinsaibashi OPA Honkan)”.

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