REVITALIZATION OF NON-GREEN OPEN SPACE AS A WATER TOURISM AREA IN NORTH MEDAN (CASE STUDY: LAGUNA LAKE OF PERUMNAS MARTUBUNG I MEDAN)

Abstract

The importance of Non-Green Open Space in urban areas is regulated in the Regulation of the Minister of Public Works Number 12/PRT/M/2009 dated June 24, 2009, concerning Guidelines for the Provision and Utilization of Non-Green Open Space in Urban Areas/Urban Areas. The main function of non-green open space is a socio-cultural function that acts as a forum for community socio-cultural activities such as social, cultural and community activities, as disclosure of local cultural/cultural expressions, as a communication medium for city residents with facilitates city residents in social interaction, as a facility a place for sports and recreation with various facilities. This study aims to map the use of Laguna Lake as a non-green open space and the revitalization process by the Government into a water tourism area. Primary data includes data and photos obtained through direct observation and interviews with speakers. Also, secondary data includes revitalization plan designs obtained from the Public Works Department of Medan City, then analyzed using descriptive analysis techniques. The findings of this study provide information for the community that the Medan City government will realize a water tourism area in the North Medan area through the revitalization of Laguna Lake. So, it can be enjoyed by low-income people living in Perumnas Martubung I and the people of Medan city in general.