Re-place-ing space: utilization of public open space after land consolidation in Mojosongo Housing, Surakarta City
International Journal of Housing Markets and Analysis
ISSN: 1753-8270
Article publication date: 6 June 2024
Abstract
Purpose
Replacing space is a challenge in maintaining public open space after land consolidation. Mojosongo subdistrict, Indonesia, also experienced replacing space due to social, economic and physical changes after more 20 years of consolidation. This study aims to analyze the replacing space of public open spaces after land consolidation in the Mojosongo Berseri I Housing.
Design/methodology/approach
This research uses a qualitative method through a case study approach. Secondary data from document reviews land consolidation. Primary data were collected through observation and in-depth interviews using snowball sampling techniques with 35 informants. The analysis techniques used are qualitative descriptive, spatial analysis and pattern matching analysis through comparing empirical case studies with relevant literature.
Findings
Public open spaces have changed function and form. The “replacing space” carried out by the community involves converting public open spaces into built-up areas used for residential purposes and commercial activities. Driving factors for “replacing space” include increase in family members, economic pressures, inflexible building concepts, lack of meaning of space, no supervision/sanctions and not optimal space.
Originality/value
The meaning of replacing space does not only change “space” to “place,” but can also cause changes in the form and function of a place carried out by communities. Thus, space allocation is needed according to community needs, preferences and activities to create a sense of place that is supported by regulations and supervision.
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Acknowledgements
This research received financial support from the Faculty of Engineering, Diponegoro University, Indonesia, through the Strategic Research Grant Year 2023 with research assignment letter number: 079/S/pwk/4/UN7.F3/PP/III/2023 and the Dean’s Decree of the Faculty of Engineering, Diponegoro University, number: 116/UN7.F3/HK/V/2023. Thanks to the parties who assisted in this research, namely Regional Planning, Research & Development Agency, Surakarta City; Head of Jebres District, and the Community of Mojosongo Berseri I Housing. In addition, the authors also thank Lala Arastya Dewi, S.PWK and Novia Cecilia Medina, S.PWK for assisting in the research process.
Declaration of Conflicting Interests: The authors declare no potential conflicts of interest concerning the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.
Citation
Sunarti, S., Damayanti, M. and Putri, K. (2024), "Re-place-ing space: utilization of public open space after land consolidation in Mojosongo Housing, Surakarta City", International Journal of Housing Markets and Analysis, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJHMA-01-2024-0011
Publisher
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