Relationship between Regional Development Level and Accessibility Index in Makassar Coastal Area

Abstract

Makassar population growth is also quite large, accompanied by the development of urban activities. The development was followed by city facilities and road. The connection between central and periphery area is a demand for community activities in an efficient, safe and comfortable manner. However, in general, the area has low-level accessibility, although the distance is relatively close. The study aims to examine the relationship between regional development level and accessibility level in Makassar coastal area. The accessibility index is analysed using the alpha index (α), while regional development level using LQ-analysis which focuses on residential, education, health, worship, and commercial. Furthermore the relationship between accessibility index and regional development using correlation analysis. The study results showed that the highest accessibility index was located in the city centre and the lowest in the urban periphery. It was also found that urban facilities tend to be higher in city centre than periphery direction. Low accessibility as a result of inequality in road infrastructure has implications for low performance of urban development. It shows that there is a connection between regional development and accessibility level. Therefore, it is recommended to policymakers to build access with high connectivity between the city centre and periphery area while paying attention to the availability of public open space.