Analysis of Kevin Lynch's Theory of City Image (Case Study of The Tanah Abang Area in Jakarta)

Abstract

Building an image in an area is important to strengthen identity, and as a reference in determining the orientation of the appropriate spatial values. In this study, researchers used a case study approach to explore data as a basis for providing in-depth meaning to the selected cases, namely Kevin Lynch's Theory Analysis of City Image in the Tanah Abang area. The researcher has collected all the found data and described them, related to the five main image formers of the Tanah Abang area which consist of Paths, Edges, Nodest, District, and Landmarks. Researchers can at least describe the description of the Tanah Abang area which has five main access roads as links between the outer areas, found six findings as area boundary markers in the form of a river flow and middle road dividers, there are seven districts divided based on their function, there are four main crossroads meeting points, and four landmarks as symbols that can be perceived about the Tanah Abang area. Broadly speaking, each of the elements of regional image formation has built the image of the Tanah Abang area as an economic area, green recreation, transit location, and a messy location.