The purpose of this paper is to study the community based facilities (CBFs) in the Yahatahigashi ward of Kitakyushu City, and analyze processes of function, scale and layout.<br>The conclusions of this paper are as followings: <br>1. Even though all CBFs have different names and originations, they have functions that satisfy the requirements of twenty article of the Social Education Law. <br>2. The process of the CBFs in the Yahatahigashi ward result in the conclusion of the ward center facility (2000 square meter in size) and the local facilities (700 square meter in size) in each elementary school district. <br>3. The CBFs create the connection between the citizen hall that has 2000 seat in ward, and the city center facility (lifelong learning promotion division).