The Study of the Smart City Concept Development, Based on Public Open Space Elements (case study: Kambang Iwak and Opi Jakabaring Lake)

Abstract

Currently, the concept of urban development is directed to the smart city concept. With this concept, it is expected that city dwellers will get decent, quality, and sustainable city services. Public open space in Palembang is one of the crucial elements in the urban system, which is part of public services. Public open-space has a role as one of the aspects of the concept's developer. This research aims to determine the character of green open space in Palembang to become one of the elements of developing smart city concepts. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative. The results showed that green public open space has a role in the formation of a smart city. The idea of a smart city is not just about technology, but also how elements in open space act as solutions and improve the quality of the environment. The characteristics of the smart city concept can be developed according to the potential and problem of the city. The inherent characteristics of smart cities in public open spaces are smart living, smart environment, and smart infrastructure.