Coastal zone management of Passo Village of Ambon Municipal, Indonesia

Abstract

The increasing population number in Ambon City and the fulfillment of their needs drive an increase in environmental degradation. Spatial mismanagement of the Ambon municipal area is one of the causes behind environmental degradation. The objective of this study is to analyze the structure and utilization pattern of the coastal zone of Passo Village and propose an appropriate coastal zone management strategy for Passo Village of Ambon City. The study was conducted between August to October 2020 at the Village of Passo. Data on spatial structure and pattern was gathered through direct observation, interviews, and a close questionnaire distributed to respondents. Secondary data were obtained through a literature review related to the research topic. Spatial structure and pattern utilization data were collected through observation within the spatial coastal zone. The data were then analyzed with ArcGis 10.3 software. Map of spatial structure and pattern of Passo Village obtained was then compared to a basic map, Spatial Detail Plan of Passo, and Ambon Regional Spatial Plan document. Strategic management analysis was done through the SWOT method. The result shows that the spatial structure of Passo Village consists of infrastructure (125.54 ha), transportation and communication lines (1.27 ha). The settlement area coverage of Passo Village occupies about 91.5% of the total spatial structure. The spatial pattern of Passo Village consists of a protected area (85.53 ha) and a cultivation area (165.90 ha). Based on SWOT analysis, seven management strategies were proposed for Passo Village spatial coastal management.