Val Laboratory Inc. (Head Office: Suginami-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Munetsugu Kikuchi), the developer and operator of the route search service "Ekispart," is supporting initiatives to create a vibrant atmosphere in the Koenji area, where its headquarters are located, as a token of gratitude and contribution to the local community. This initiative supports Suginami Ward's "Supporting Business for Town Development for the Future" and involves supporting the introduction of equipment for the "Awa Odori Monument" installed in the shopping street. **Background of Support** Founded in 1976, Val Laboratory has developed software supporting public transportation infrastructure from its base in Koenji. As a "return of favor" to the region that has supported them for many years, this support was realized with the desire to contribute to making the town more attractive for shoppers and visitors. Koenji boasts culture and vitality that attract many people throughout the year, including Japan's representative "Tokyo Koenji Awa Odori." Val Laboratory aims to walk alongside the local community as a partner for the sustainable development of this traditional town. **Details of the Initiative** Support was provided for the introduction of AI cameras to be installed on high lanterns positioned between the Awa Odori monument statues that symbolize the shopping street's landscape. By analyzing people flow data, it becomes possible to objectively grasp and visualize visitor trends during events and daily life, which were previously understood intuitively. The acquired data is expected to be utilized as foundational information for developing a highly walkable town, such as ensuring pedestrian safety and optimizing store layouts and event planning. Recently, Val Laboratory's Representative Director, Mr. Kikuchi, also attended the monument's unveiling ceremony and prayed for the future development of Koenji along with local residents. **Future Outlook** Val Laboratory will cont