Green Open Space Research Articles

Green City Development: An analysis of green open space concept and its strategies in the urban context

Green Open Space (GOS) refers to any publicly accessible green park located within or near the city or metropolitan areas. This paper introduces a Green Open Space-Green City Conceptual Framework (GOS-GCCF) and its strategies for implementing GOS based on the urban context of Shah Alam City. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to analyse the strategies that emphasise the important roles of GOS in Green City Development (GCD) across economic, social, and environmental aspects. The study addresses various gaps in the Green City (GC) field through GOS implementation. It integrates the existing GC framework into actionable GOS-GCCF and strategies.

Landscape Characters of Kampung Ciomas for Eco-edutourism

Abstract Kampung Ciomas has a natural physical environment. This condition has the potential to become a tourist destination with an eco-edutourism theme. This research aims to analyze the landscape character of Kampung Ciomas for eco-edutourism. Analysis was carried out using quantitative descriptive and qualitative descriptive methods. The research stages carried out were: 1) analyzing land cover, 2) analyzing slope, and 3) analyzing landscape character. The results of the analysis showed that there were 28 types of landscape character which were dominated by green open spaces on hill slopes. The landscape character protection required is the protection of green open space on sloping hills and moderate hills. Modifications of the landscape character required include the removal of several elements that are not in harmony with several buildings and ponds on sloping hillsides, stalls on sloping hills, emphasizing natural forms planned on green open space on medium hills, changes in natural form are planned for green open space on flat, undulating slopes and sloping hills, intensification is carried out on green open space on sloping hills and medium hills, intensive visual quality improvements are intensively planned for green open space on flat, undulating slopes, sloping hills and moderate hills, circulation paths on undulating slopes and sloping hills, BTS (Base Transceiver Station), WWTP (Waste Water Treatment Plant), parking lots on sloping hillsides, cemeteries and mosque on sloping hillsides. The impact of this research is providing alternative tourism in Bogor accordance environmental conditions and environmental utilization through conservation and education efforts.

Evaluation of the implementation and development of green city concept in South Tangerang City

Abstract As the result from Tangerang Regency’s expansion, South Tangerang stands as one of the youngest cities in Indonesia. The strategic position located near Jakarta makes the suburban city a desirable choice for residence. Therefore, the green city concept exists to standardize sustainable efforts made to balance a city’s environment condition and the population’s life quality. This study aims to evaluate the availability of green open spaces using remote sensing and the implementation of the green city concept in South Tangerang City by utilizing the Asian Green City Index to assess its development and growth in 2010, 2015, and 2020. In 2010, the green open space area reached 3.518 ha (21,34%), then in 2015 ascended to 4.017 ha (24,37%), and eventually able to reach the criteria in 2020 with an area of 7.325 ha (44,43%). Aligning with the green open space’s availability’s escalation trend, the green city concept implementation evaluation also showcases the same growth. In 2010, the implementation performance is considered below average with an AGCI score of 25,61%. Afterwards, in 2015 and 2020, the performance score experiences an incline to the average category with AGCI scores of 44,93% and 59,75% respectively.

Kajian Ruang Terbuka Biru Guna Menunjang Optimasi Ecosytem Services (Lokasi Kota Bandar Lampung)

One of the methods to maintain the balance of the perkotaan environment is to maintain its blue open space. There have been a lot of research on Green Open Space, but not on Blue Open Space (BOS). However, BOS also has a very important function and moreover, the ecosystem services provided by BOS can give positive implications. This research is aims to identify the existing BOS area in Bandar Lampung City. The data used in this research are Sentinel-2 satellite images for the extraction of BOS using AWEI on the Google Earth Engine platform, administrative data for the study area, field survey data for validation of the extraction results, Google Earth images for the delineation of existing BOS objects, and river stream data for the river objects of BOS. The methods used for obtaining BOS objects are machine learning-based supervised classification on Google Earth Engine, delineation, buffering, and overlay. The results of the identification of existing RTB in Bandar Lampung city are 206,01 ha consisting of embung/reservoirs, lakes, and rivers.

Bird Habitat Suitability Analysis of The New City Centre Gede Bage Bandung Using Landscape Metrics

Abstract One focus of landscape ecology studies is the study of landscape patterns. Understanding the landscape patterns can help to find suitable habitat for the development or restoration of wildlife habitats, which can partly be expressed quantitatively with measurable or computable indicators by Geographic Information System, i.e. landscape metrics. This paper aims to analyze suitable habitat for bird habitat in The New City Centre in Gede Bage Bandung using statistical relationships between the occurrence of birds and the landscape pattern. Our study focus on habitat for Javan Pond Heron (A. speciosa) and Cattle Egret (B. ibis), two bird species which has been lived since 1970 in Ranca Bayawak Village inside The New City Centre Gede Bage Bandung. This study using landscape metrics software FRAGSTAT 4.2, parameter characterising landscape pattern were determined for the UTM 4 km x 4 km cells covering the whole of The New City Centre Gede Bage Bandung. The characteristic bird habitat define based on three types of landscape pattern : built-up areas, green spaces and water bodies. The study results based on statistical calculations found green spaces landscape metrics especially paddy field, forest and green open spaces are suitable for bird habitat, the type of patch that has the second largest patch size from total area. From statistical calculations also known built-up areas landscape metrics has the highest probability of fragmentation and the highest edge effect as a result of The New City Centre Gede Bage Bandung development.

Ecological Analysis of Urban Parks for Sustainability in Bogor City

Abstract Urban parks as a type of public green open space have an important role in improving the quality of the urban environment and supporting the sustainability of the city. To find out the extent of the implementation of ecological functions and the perceptions and preferences of the community, it is necessary to carry out a comprehensive evaluation of these aspects. This study aims to identify vegetation, analyze the suitability of ecological functions, and analyze user perceptions and preferences of the landscape in each park for the sustainability of Bogor City. This research is located in three parks in Bogor City, including Heulang Park, Sempur Park, and Bogor City Square. This research method is divided into two methods, analysis of ecological functions and analysis of perceptions and preferences in each park. Ecological function will be analyzed by comparing existing conditions with standard criteria for ecological function, while analysis of community perceptions and preferences regarding park ecology will be analyzed by collecting data through questionnaires. The results of the ecological evaluation showed that Heulang Park was the best park in terms of noise reduction, temperature modification (shading), and windbreak functions. Sempur Park has vegetation that is quite good at fulfilling its function as a temperature modification (shading) and humidity control. Bogor City Square is the best park in terms of air humidity control function and quite good in windbreak and noise reduction function.

Role of green open spaces in the mental health and happiness of urban communities

Background: Mental health is the most important thing in human life, but in reality in Indonesia the level of mental health disorders is still high. People who live in urban areas are vulnerable to mental health disorders such as anxiety, stress and depression which are caused, among other things, by high work pressure and lack of recreational activities. Method: This article uses a non-experimental correlational method, collecting secondary data from various sources and journal articles without experimental manipulation. The focus is on urban communities. Findings: Difficulty accessing natural things, such as rural environments, even something "green". is one of the factors that makes urban residents easily experience depression. Depression can cause decreased energy, sleep disturbances, changes in appetite, and other physical problems, therefore fulfilling recreational needs that are cheap and easily accessible through public open spaces can be a solution to reduce people's stress levels. Conclusion: Green open space (RTH) provides an opportunity to escape from fatigue, work pressure, city crowds so that people can release their stress by immersing themselves in nature and connecting themselves with the natural environment. RTH has many positive benefits so its existence is very necessary, especially in densely populated residential areas. Novelty/Originality of this article: This study proposes a model for integrating green open space (GOS) into urban planning that considers physical aspects and therapeutic functions for mental health. This model combines evidence-based GOS design with community mental health programs, creating a 'green healing zone' that can be accessed and optimally utilized by city residents to reduce stress and improve mental well-being.

Pendekatan Konsep Penerapan Green Infrastructure Pada Kawasan Perumahan Berbasis Komunal

This research aims to discuss policies and implementation of green infrastructure in Indonesia in communal-based housing areas. The references used for come from problems and best practices from other countries that have implemented green infrastructure. The method used is a descriptive method with a literature review approach. This research was carried out by understanding concepts, regulations, application of concepts, as well as identifying problems and providing recommendations related to green infrastructure in Indonesia. Based on the research results, there are six main regulations that serve as a reference for implementing green infrastructure in residential areas in Indonesia. Where the important thing in this regulation is Green Open Space (RTH) in the city with a minimum area proportion of 30%, rainwater storage is also set at a capacity of 50% of the amount of rainwater that falls according to annual rainfall and a general room temperature of 25 degrees Celsius. with relative humidity of 60%. The main problem is that 30% to 40% of carbon dioxide emissions are produced by buildings, which shows that buildings have a significant contribution to the process of environmental damage, as do residential areas. In Indonesia, the concept of green infrastructure that is applied is oriented towards zero energy use and the use of renewable energy. Holistic policy regulations are needed, from upstream to downstream as a form of implementing green infrastructure in residential areas, such as several developed countries in the world, namely the United States, England and Singapore, which have implemented policy regulations for sustainable implementation of green infrastructure in their countries.

Analysis of stored carbon reserves in trees in the green open spaces of Panatayuda Park, Bandung City, and surrounding areas

Climate change and global warming are partly caused by increasing air pollution. This air pollution results in incomplete carbon combustion, producing toxic gases. Carbon is a key component used by plants in the photosynthesis process. Therefore, trees play an important role in reducing pollution and lowering environmental temperatures that trigger climate change and global warming. The purpose of research on carbon reserves is to provide data for the future management of urban parks, utilizing them for climate change mitigation. The method used in this research is descriptive quantitative. Sampling in this study used the census method with purposive sampling, where all trees with a diameter of ≥ 20 cm were taken as samples. The highest biomass and carbon reserve values stored in trees in Panatayuda Park were found in Ficus elastica, with a biomass value of 51,752.77 kg and a carbon reserve value of 25,876.39 kg. Meanwhile, the lowest values were found in Pterocarpus indicus, with a biomass value of 807.39 kg and a carbon reserve value of 403.69 kg. The total carbon reserve in trees in Panatayuda Park is 79,122.21 kg, with a total biomass of 140,244.41 kg.

Flood Disaster: Control and Utilization of Space after the Enactment of the Job Creation Law

The arrangement of Green Open Space is an area in the form of paths and groupings to its broader benefits; the pathway contains plants that grow naturally or are naturally grown directly. The Spatial Planning Law states that 30% of urban areas must have green areas, with 20% for public space and 10% for private. This study aims to determine the utilization and control of space after the enactment of Law No. 6/2023 on Job Creation in the Jember Regency, especially in urban areas. This research is normative juridical, meaning that it is carried out by examining various kinds of formal legal rules, such as laws, literature, and theoretical concepts, which are then related to the problems that are the subject of discussion. The approaches used in this research are the statute approach (legislative approach) and conceptual approach (concept approach / expert opinion). The study results explain that Law No. 26 of 2007 concerning Spatial Planning provisions regarding the content, guidelines, and procedures for preparing provincial and district/city spatial plans are regulated in Ministerial regulations. Still, in Law No. 6/2023 Job Creation, there are renewed provisions regarding the content, guidelines, and procedures for preparing provincial and district/city spatial plans regulated in Government Regulations. Based on this description, local government efforts to overcome floods can use several regulatory provisions in the Job Creation Law.

LEGAL CERTAINTY ON BUILDING DISTRIBUTION AND CONFORMITY WITH THE DETAILED SPATING PLAN IN THE WILDLAND OF MENGWI SPECIFICALLY IN THE GREEN OPEN SPACE ZONE AND THE AGRICULTURAL ZONE (ANALYSIS OF LEGAL CERTAINTY FOR BUILDINGS THAT VIOLATE SPATIAL PLANNING)

This study aims to identify and understand in depth the factors that cause development in the green open space zone and agricultural zone in Mengwi District, Badung Regency, as well as analyze the legal certainty for building owners in these zones. The research was carried out in a qualitative descriptive manner with legal interpretation and legal communication methods, which systematically prepared legal materials to be presented in the thesis entitled "Legal Certainty Against the Distribution of Buildings and Conformity with Detailed Spatial Plans in the Mengwan District Area (RDTR WP), Especially in the Green Open Space Zone and Agricultural Zone." The results show that social factors such as population growth, inheritance rights distribution system, and low interest of the younger generation in agriculture are the most important factors that affect the development and conversion of green open spaces (RTH) in this area. However, there are challenges in law enforcement such as the effectiveness of long-standing regulations and the lack of public awareness of the importance of preserving green lanes. The government and related agencies need to be more decisive in sanctioning buildings in the area to maintain green areas and agriculture as a mitigation effort in preventing land conversion. This research is expected to be a guideline for the community in using land in accordance with spatial planning, providing input for the government on the legal impact of land use transitions, and providing guidance for all stakeholders related to land use.

Correlation between physical characteristics and plant composition of home gardens in Bandung City, West Java, Indonesia

Abstract. Laraswari S, Wulandari I, Husodo T, Abdoellah OS, Amalia CA, Fawwaz MR, Azadi SM, Farhaniah SS. 2024. Correlation between physical characteristics and plant composition of home gardens in Bandung City, West Java, Indonesia. Biodiversitas 25: 3051-3060. Green open space in urban settings provides various benefits to city residents, yet the increase in urban population indirectly results in a decrease in urban green space. Home gardens can expand urban green space to complement public areas but are often overlooked. This research examines the physical characteristics (area size, shape, and zoning) and plant composition of home gardens in Bandung City, West Java, Indonesia, as well as the correlation between both aspects. This research examined extensive data collection from a densely populated urban area, a context rarely explored but highly relevant in recent urban development. Data was collected in five housing complexes in the Rancasari Sub-district, with 514 home gardens, and correlation analysis was performed using Canonical Correspondence Analysis (CCA). The result showed that 92.2% of the home gardens had very narrow areas with 2-53m2. The shape of the home garden was dominated by strips, with 66% and 94% of home gardens having front zoning. Across the sampled home gardens, there were 1054 species from 141 families, with a total of 32,967 individuals. Araceae was the most commonly found family with 100 species and Sri Rejeki (Aglaonema commutatum Schott) had the largest number of individuals. Most of the home garden plants were ornamental plants due to their attractive morphology, making them relatively homogeneous within 95% of the home gardens. The presence of ornamental plants was the least influenced by physical characteristics, while medicinal and spice plants can be grouped together as they were more affected by the area size and less by the zone and shape. Edible plants were the most influenced by all physical characteristics, particularly the zone. This study provides new insights into urban ecology, offering valuable information for homeowners, developers, and policymakers to enhance the role of home gardens as private green spaces.

Pemodelan Spasial Pengaruh Ruang Terbuka Hijau (RTH) Dengan Mengukur Tingkat Kadar Gas (Karbon Monoksida) (Studi Kasus: : Kelurahan Entrop Distrik Jayapura Selatan)

This research aims to model the impact of Green Open Space (GOS) on Carbon Monoxide (CO) gas levels in Entrop Village, South Jayapura District. Green Open Space plays a crucial role in improving air quality in an area. In the context of rapid urbanization and increasing motor vehicle numbers, GOS serves as the city's lungs, capable of absorbing pollutants and improving air quality. The research method used is spatial modeling, which allows mapping the distribution of GOS and measuring CO levels on the main roads of Entrop Village. Primary data was obtained through field surveys using CO measuring instruments, while secondary data was obtained from various literature sources and reports from related agencies. Data analysis was conducted using statistical and spatial approaches to identify the relationship between GOS and CO levels. The results showed a significant negative relationship between the extent of GOS and CO levels. The larger the GOS area, the lower the CO concentration in the area. Spatial modeling also identified high CO concentration points in areas with low GOS density. Furthermore, this research found that uneven distribution of GOS contributes to variations in air quality (CO) in different locations. These findings highlight the importance of effective GOS management as part of air pollution control strategies in large cities. Recommendations from this research include increasing the number and distribution of GOS in areas with high CO concentrations, and integrating GOS into urban spatial planning to create a healthier and more sustainable environment. This research makes a significant contribution to sustainable urban planning by emphasizing the importance of integrating GOS into spatial planning to improve air quality and environmental health. Thus, the results of this research can serve as a reference for the government and stakeholders in formulating future GOS management and air pollution control policies.

The Australian Park Life project: Development of a nationally standardised spatial layer and public participatory GIS for greenspace in Australian capital cities

This paper introduces the ‘Australian Park Life Project’ and describes a protocol to standardise the capture and collation of public open greenspace spatial data across Australian cities. This method will progress greenspace research allowing for unique coherent national analyses and comparative research across Australia. We also outline the development of the Park Life public participatory geographic information system (PPGIS) to spatially explore what, and how, public open greenspaces are being used by Australian communities. The combination of community crowdsourced spatial data providing location-specific information on the green public open spaces used, in combination with the national spatial layer of greenspace allows for unique analyses exploring the role of greenspace provision and design on use and represents a transformative strategy in shaping public open space policy and strategy.•A spatial layer of public open greenspace was created for the eight Australian State and Territory capital cities using a standardised data capture and collection method from local government planning schemes and land use data, and listings of managed and demarcated parks and reserves.•The Park Life public participatory geographic information system (PPGIS) was built to capture spatially referenced information on the use of greenspaces - specifically what spaces are used, and how they are used.

Developing a transit desert interactive dashboard: Supervised modeling for forecasting transit deserts.

Transit deserts refer to regions with a gap in transit services, with the demand for transit exceeding the supply. This study goes beyond merely identifying transit deserts to suggest actionable solutions. Using a multi-class supervised machine learning framework, we analyzed factors leading to transit deserts, distinguishing demand by gender. Our focus was on peak-time periods. After assessing the Support Vector Machine, Decision Tree, Random Forest, and K-nearest Neighbor, we settled on the Random Forest method, supported by Diverse Counterfactual Explanation and SHapley Additive Explanation in our analysis. The ranking of feature importance in the trained Random Forest model revealed that factors such as density, design, distance to transit, diversity in the built environment, and sociodemographic characteristics significantly contribute to the classification of transit deserts. Diverse Counterfactual Explanation suggested that a reduction in population density and an increase in the proportion of green open spaces would likely facilitate the transformation of transit deserts into transit oases. SHapley Additive Explanation highlighted the differential impact of various features on each identified transit desert. Our analysis results indicate that identifying transit deserts can vary depending on whether the data is aggregated or separated by demographics. We found areas that have unique transit needs based on gender. The disparity in transit services was particularly pronounced for women. Our model pinpointed the core elements that define a transit desert. Broadly, to address transit deserts, strategies should prioritize the needs of disadvantaged groups and enhance the design and accessibility of transit in the built environment. Our research extends existing analyses of transit deserts by leveraging machine learning to develop a predictive model. We developed a machine learning-powered interactive dashboard. Integrating participatory planning approaches with the development of an interactive interface could enhance ongoing community engagement. Planning practices can evolve with AI in the loop.

Healing Garden as a Green Open Space in Hospital

Healing Garden as a Green Open Space in Hospital

Evaluation of Plant Use with High Ecological Tolerance for Climate Change Resistant Landscape in Kilis Sample Parks

One of the most important ways to create climate-resilient landscapes in cities is the use of plants with high ecological tolerance in urban open-green spaces. The aim of this study is to evaluate the ecological tolerance factors (frost, salinity, wind, air pollution, and drought) of woody plants in sample city parks of Kilis city (Karataş Park, Fıstıklı Park, and Şehit Terzi Muzaffer Aydemir Park) and to determine if there is a significant difference between the parks in terms of these factors. Firstly, the general area uses, plant species and numbers, and the taxa/natural distribution areas of the plants in each park were determined, and these plants were evaluated according to the factors. Whether there is a significant difference between the ecological tolerance values of plant species in the parks was determined using the "Kruskal-Wallis H-Test for Independent Group”. The study findings indicate that there are no significant differences at the p ≤ 0.05 level in frost, wind, salinity, and air pollution tolerances between the parks; however, there is a significant difference in drought tolerance.

Identification of Physical Elements and Function of Saijaan Park as a Public Green Open Space in Kotabaru Regency, South Kalimantan

Green Open Space is an important element in shaping a city that has a function as a supporter of ecological, social, cultural, economic and aesthetic benefits in urban areas. The city park is one of the public spaces that is currently a concern in urban development in Kotabaru Regency with the rearrangement and addition of various visitor facilities given its complex function. However, the function of the park has begun to undergo many changes at this time so that it affects the physical quality of the park itself. This research aims to identify and analyze the physical elements of facilities and infrastructure in Saijaan Park whether it has fulfilled its function as a city park. This research uses a qualitative descriptive method with direct observation, literature studies, and questionnaires to visitors. From the results of the study it was found that the existence of physical elements of Saijaan Park Kotabaru Regency as a whole has a fairly good condition, but still needs improvement and optimization of maintenance on several available facilities. Then, the function and utilization of Saijaan Park by the community is currently quite in accordance with its designation.

Kebijakan Bidang Ekonomi Pemda Kota Metro terhadap Pengelolaan Lokasi Usaha di Nuwo Intan Kota Metro Tahun 2018

This research discusses efforts to develop Metro City as a city of the future, focusing on the successful integration of the Trans Sumatra Toll Exit in Batanghari Ogan. In the context of development, emphasis is placed on the importance of green open space areas to make Metro City beautiful and act as a model for the autonomy of other cities. Through a literature review, relevant research includes analysis of regional economic regulations and the role of regional government policies in development, with examples of scientific journals that support business contributions to regional income. Although the results of previous research already exist, this research more specifically explores the economic policies of the Metro City regional government regarding the management of Nuwo Intan business locations in 2018. The nature of this research is descriptive and qualitative, using qualitative analysis to describe the phenomenon and influence of the Metro City Regional Government's economic policies on street vendors' income in Nuwo Intan.

TOWARDS GREEN SMART CITY THROUGH PROVIDING OPEN SPACE FOR CITIES IN INDONESIA: SYSTEMATIC AND BIBLIOMETRIC LITERATURE REVIEW

Smart cities become benchmarks in development cities around the world since the 1990s. In the urban planning context, there are concerns regarding the application of the smart city concept which is considered to only prioritize the progress of cities by technology however no notice to the ecological side of the city. This research discusses the development and arrangement of cities through planning that ensures ecosystem balance, one of which is through open space, which in this case is widely discussed that is green open space. The usual problem that occurs during the development of green open space is not enough land area for available allocation causing an imbalance ecosystem as well as against the sustainability concept. This research method studies literature systematic and bibliometric using Microsoft Excel and VOSviewer from discussion theory and policy about green open space that has been planned in various countries for can applied to cities in Indonesia. The analysis explains the discussion regarding green open space in connection to moving towards a green smart application to cities in Indonesia. Eventually, the findings from this research are discussed related to implementation in the cities in Indonesia which are divided into five aspects, namely political land development, community perception, infrastructure, landscape design, and socio-economic psychology. The final recommendation is that this aspect can be studied further to be applied to cities in Indonesia to realize city smart green future.