Identification of Child-Friendly Integrated Public Spaces in Makassar City (Case Study: Losari Beach)

Abstract

The availability of urban public space supports the survival of the community. The importance of public space sometimes ruled out by the government. The problem that often occurs in urban areas is the transfer of the function of free land to built land. Child Friendly Integrated Public Space (CFIPS) is an open space as a play ground, for the growth and development of children. However, the number and quality of its benefits are still not proportional. In this study taking up waterfront public space in the city of Makassar, case study in the Losari Beach to satisfy the Child Friendly Integrated Public Space aspects, must adjust to the criteria set out in the CFIPS policy. This research was conducted to identify the availability of CFIPS in Makassar City, determine the condition of existing CFIPS and measure the level of visitor satisfaction through direct observation, questionnaires and visitor interviews. The result of this research is the Losari Beach as a friendly public space for children with activities with variable accessibility, safety, comfort, cleanliness and completeness of various facilities of the community views both for the child-friendly aspects.