Development of Jakarta Kota Station Function From Public Transportation Facilities to Become a Historical and Cultural Tourism Destination Ariani, Atridia Wilastrina, Titien Retnoningsih, Ari Atmadja

Ariani Ariani,Atridia Wilastrina

doi:10.15294/komunitas.v12i2.24117

Abstract

The Jakarta Kota Station, also known as Beos Station, is one of the buildings designed by a Dutch architect full of historical value and beautiful architectural form. In addition to its main function as a railway facility, Jakarta Kota station also plays a role in the economic sector for the surrounding community. This study aims to examine and provide recommendations regarding opportunities to develop the function of Jakarta Kota station from public facilities to become historical and cultural attractions. The method of design sociology with a qualitative approach is used to analyze various aspects related to the research problems such as design connection and socio-cultural phenomena, urban society, socio-cultural changes, design and environment, design and architecture, as well as tourism and culture. Based on the results of the analysis it can be concluded that apart from being a public railway facility, Jakarta Kota station is feasible to be developed into a historical and cultural tourism destination that supports the government's goal of making the Kotatua region into a historical, cultural, business and tourism site without changing its original physical form

Highlights

The existence of Jakarta today cannot be separated from the long history of the past
In Kotatua Guidelines (2007) it is stated that the government plans to make the historical area of Kotatua a cultural tourism destination that promotes conservation with high economic benefits
This study aims to examine the suitability of the current management of the Jakarta Kota Station with the socio-cultural problems that occur around the area, so that it is feasible to be developed into a historical and cultural tourist site

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Introduction

The existence of Jakarta today cannot be separated from the long history of the past This can be marked by the presence of relics in the form of buildings such as ports, offices, social facilities, including bank offices, all of which are unique and beautiful. Almost all of these relics have been designated as cultural heritage that must be preserved and conserved based on the reason that these artifacts are the thread connecting the past, present and future. Kotatua is planned to become a living heritage and revitalization area, projected to be one of the main sites of city scale activities for DKI Jakarta residents. In Kotatua Guidelines (2007) it is stated that the government plans to make the historical area of Kotatua a cultural tourism destination that promotes conservation with high economic benefits

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