Revitalizing the unused urban space, case study: Lhokseumawe, Aceh -Indonesia
19 Mar 2018-Vol. 126, Iss: 1, pp 012167
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors investigated the impact of deindustrialization within the urban space and activity in Lhokseumawe which have consequences to urban declining phenomena and found that Cunda Plaza is a magnet as a central hub of urban activities.
Abstract: The phenomenon of urban decline in the highly industrialized nation is now slowly taking place in the developing world. Deindustrialization as defined as a decline in the manufacturing sectors led to the changes in social, economic and subsequently a shift in urban activities. By taking Lhokseumawe, Aceh, Republic of Indonesia as an example, this paper attempts to uncover the possibilities and opportunities in identifying the causes and tracing back on the decline. Lhokseumawe, Aceh was a well-known industrial region outside Java Island, and it has attracted thousands of workers from northern Sumatera and the nearby regions. After the downturn of the economy and the change in activities, the city slowly showed a decline. Scholars has estimated that one in six of the cities around the world that relied on oil and gas production activities will suffer from this phenomenological impact. Lhokseumawe is a good example of an industrial plants where PT Arun LNG (private limited company) operated since 1974 grew up rapidly and nicknamed "Petrodollar City". The trickle effect of the activities from the petrodollar business led to a few settlements popping up at the periphery as a result of urban sprawl from Lhokseumawe, however, the glory of the economic growth outlived within a short period. This was resulted from the production of PT Arun NGL which had dropped dramatically in the 2000s and suddenly closed the operation in October 2014. From these perspectives, this paper attempts to investigate the impact of deindustrialization within the urban space and activity in Lhokseumawe which have consequences to urban declining phenomena. By taking one of the revitalized urban space formerly known as Cunda Plaza (CP) as a case study area, the paper will apply synoptic method through observation, space mapping and interview techniques for gathering and examining the data. The findings indicates that Cunda Plaza is a magnet as a central hub of urban activities which can be integrated with other thriving activities from urban conurbation of academic related activities within the city.
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TL;DR: In this article , the authors conducted a study to uncover the pattern of temporary space and space-forming elements created by street vendors and their relationship with the public's interest in visiting Tengku Amir Hamzah Square.
Abstract: The existence of street vendors tends to dominate public spaces, which is physically considered to affect the physical quality. Tengku Amir Hamzah Square (TAHS) in Stabat is a famous local public space. Its strategic location triggers the growth of street vendors who provide attractions for visitors. Initially, TAHS was designed not to provide a space for street vendors, and the local regulation said that the presence of street vendors was prohibited. The existence of street vendors in TAHS who occupy this public space has emerged with pros and cons. This phenomenon became the reason for this study to be conducted, specifically to uncover the pattern of temporary space and space-forming elements created by street vendors and their relationship with the public's interest in visiting TAHS. The mixed-method research approach is used in this study to disclose and analyze data descriptively. Mapping and observation were carried out to obtain quantitative data, including layout, the number of street vendors, merchandise types, and distribution patternshod of displaying. The elements that form public spaces implemented by street vendors are obtained through observations and photo-trekking, and 58 respondents were involved in the interviews. Findings indicate that the strategic location and fluent permeability to and from TAHS have made this potential street vendor attraction popular among the locals. The activity created in this area acts as a generator of movement, especially at night, attracting people to come and walk through the existing street vendor outlets, contributing to urban livability.
TL;DR: In this article , a mixed methods research approach was applied to analyze descriptive and qualitative data obtained through observation, mapping, photo-trekking, and interviews to reveal the causal factors, how the use of street corridors is dominated by street vendors, and their positive impact on the livability and sustainability of the city.
Abstract: Street vendors (PKL) are a phenomenon in urban areas that have always been an interesting topic of discussion and research. Limited job opportunities in the formal sector in urban areas make street vendors an alternative for people to earn income. Street vendors' activities are classified as informal, grow spontaneously, easy to operate, and sometimes there is no standard procedure governing them. The existence of street vendors in urban spaces is supportive because it can have a positive impact on the sustainability of urban life (livability). However, some question its existence because urban space has become seedy and dirty. In Banda Aceh City, street vendors are growing to spread and dominate public spaces along the street corridors. This study aims to reveal the causal factors, how the use of street corridors is dominated by street vendors, and their positive impact on the livability and sustainability of the city. This study chose street vendors in one of the street corridors in the Baiturrahman Great Mosque area, Banda Aceh as a case study. A mixed methods research approach was applied in this study to analyze descriptive and qualitative data obtained through observation, mapping, photo-trekking, and interviews. The results of the study show that the phenomenon of street vendors in the case study area contributes to the sustainability of city life and drives activities during the day and night. On the other hand, this location shows a high level of place dependence for street vendors to earn income.
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