Public Open Space in Realizing Sustainable Urban Development (Study: Environmental Park in East Jakarta, Indonesia)

Abstract

Environmental Park has a role as a social space that function as a place where people could enjoy recreation, social interaction, educational space, and evacuation facilities. The importance of the availability of Environmental Park as a public open space is a challenge facing of urban areas. Limited land and the domination of private land ownership are often obstacles in the provision of Environmental Parks. This study aims to measure how far the successful use of the Environmental Park in Settlements could improve the quality of life of urban communities. The measurement of the success level is done by looking at the accessibility criteria, giving pleasure and interest, having a sense of place, comfort and attachment to the citizens. The study was carried out at 11 Environmental Parks in Duren Sawit District, namely Bambu Kuning Park, Cempaka Taman Cengkir Park, Taman Duren Sawit Indah, Jl.IG.Ngurah Rai Park, Kesenian Park, Lembah Palem Park, Malaka Selatan 2 Park, Pondok Kopi 8 Park, Rusun Klender Park and Viaduct Klender Park will be evaluated to measure the level of success. Evaluation is based on people's perceptions of the Environmental Park using a questionnaire. Random samples, using descriptive analysis and Qualitative Variation Index (IQV) to measure their achievement. From the results of the study the success rate of utilizing the overall he 11 environmental parks was not successful as a public open space. Finally, the existence of the Environmental Park is very necessary in urban areas and can contribute to realizing sustainable urban development.