The influence of historic buildings existence on economic development and regional arrangement: a case study of Menara kudus area, Indonesia

Abstract

A historic building is a building that is closely related to the historical aspects of an area or city. Historical buildings can be used by future generations to remember their predecessors. In the context of the city area, the existence of historic buildings can trigger the development of the surrounding economy. This economic development happened in the case studies studied, namely the area around Menara Kudus, Indonesia. The area around Menara Kudus is an area crowded with tourists and pilgrims because of Menara Kudus, the Tomb of Sunan Kudus and the Al-Aqsa Mosque. Crowds of tourists and pilgrims who visit Menara Kudus area also influence the arrangement of the surrounding area. This study uses a qualitative descriptive method that analyzes interpretatively the data obtained in the field. The analysis process carried out is the identification and description of three things. First, historical buildings in Menara Kudus area. Second, economic development around the area of Menara Kudus. Third, structuring the area of Menara Kudus. Of the three identifications and descriptions, interpretations were then made to get the influence of the existence of historical buildings on economic development and regional arrangement. The results shows the more crowded tourists and pilgrims who come to Menara Kudus, the more economic growth achieved in the region. Evidenced by the arrangement of the area which was finally adjusted to the economic conditions.