Title_The Analysis of Green Open Space Policy in South Jakarta, Indonesia

Author_Rafa Nismara Dahayu and Erda Rindrasih

Pages_54-68

Abstract_Green open space (GOS) refers to the areas of vegetation within urban environments, possessing a variety of functions beneficial for the environment, social, and economic aspects, necessary to coexist within urban realms. However, to establish the ideal GOS many challenges has been faced by some cities. Limtied attention has been given to the policy
implementation of GOS, particularly in the mega city, such as Jakarta. Thus, the study of GOS policy is important to be conducted. This research aims to identify the status and challenges of the implementation of green open spaces in Jakarta, Indonesia. The study found that the current policies surrounding green open space in Jakarta and the provisions of parks in South Jakarta have not fulfil the ideals set by the mandated laws; this inability also highlights the challenges of the system management and devaluation of its existence due to the decreasing prioritization of government directives. Furthermore, this study underscores the progressions and attempts to improve the provisions of green open spaces, despite being incremental.

Keywords_Green Open Space, Policy, Public Parks, Jakarta, South Jakarta