Application of space syntax method to measure spatial connectivity in campus of Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS)

Abstract

In line with ITS's vision to create an eco-friendly campus, there is an effort to decrease the use of private vehicles in ITS campus. The role of pedestrian lanes is very important to encourage and support eco-friendly transportation in campus area. Transportation system should be supported by mode of transport with equal, feasible, and humane pedestrian lane. ITS has already begun to develop pedestrian lanes in parts of their campus. Ideally, the development of pedestrian lanes should be linked to form a network, connecting centres of activities. Therefore, the aim of this research is to determine the level of connectivity of pedestrian ways in ITS's Sukolilo campus area as an input for future development of pedestrian lanes. This study employed on-site observations and connectivity calculations by way of Space Syntax. Analysis shows that 70% of pedestrian ways in the Sukolilo campus are of very low connectivity. This is due to unintegrated pedestrian lanes and poorly coordinated campus development.