Journal of Architecture and Urban Studies

Pasir Kencana Beach Tourism Management System Pekalongan City

Rohman Eko Santoso — 2024-01-31

Abstract. One of the tourism potentials located in Pekalongan City is Pasir Kencana Beach which is located in Panjang Wetan Village, North Pekalongan District. Pasir Kencana Beach is approximately ±4km or approximately ±15 minutes from the center of Pekalongan City. This beach has previously attracted a lot of interest from local and out-of-town tourists because of its beautiful sunset views in the afternoon. The Golden Sands tourist location is close to the port, fish auctions and nearby beach tourist attractions so it is very strategic and easy to reach. Pasir Kencana Beach is generally used as a family tourist destination. Golden sand beach used to have an area of beach sand that sparkled like gold, but as sea levels rose or tidal disasters caused the embankments to be damaged, some facilities were poorly maintained and the playground area was submerged when heavy rains arrived, so revitalization or repair of tourist attractions was needed to bring them back to life. Beach tourism can increase the number of visitors and economic growth in the surrounding area.

In an effort to support the development of the Marine Tourism Area in the Pekalongan City area into an integrated beach tourism destination, a development concept is needed through infrastructure development which includes aspects of Accessibility, Amenities and Attractions (3A). The infrastructure development components include repairing roads to tourist areas, structuring coastal tourist areas which include facilities and infrastructure supporting the area such as: construction of public spaces (rest areas, parking, ticketing, play areas, toilets, landmarks, green open spaces, street furniture, as well as management of drainage, solid waste, waste and others.

Characteristics of Chinatown-Indies Architecture in Semarang Petudungan Street Row House

Fitri Dwi Indarti — 2024-01-31

Semarang Chinatown is one of the villages with unique characteristics in Semarang City. Until now, Chinatown still exists, is inhabited, and is active as an economic center. Chinatown continues growing to become one of the most important residential and trading centers in Semarang's crowded and busy city. Chinatown is synonymous with trade because most of the people run trading businesses. Chinatown is one of the settlements famous for its unique typology.

Petudungan Street is one of the roads in Semarang Chinatown that connects the main road of Mataram with Semarang Chinatown. This road is located directly adjacent to the Semarang River. House buildings in this area are one of the main factors in the formation of the environment both on a macro and micro scale. The row house buildings in this area have a Chinatown-Indies style because these residential buildings found many things that reflect the creativity of acculturation of Chinese and local cultures. Like having a roof supported by a wall on the edge with openings on the roof. But the façade has a local influence that manifests itself in the panel openings in the form of panel doors.

Utilization of Colonial Buildings into Business Houses in Semarang

Ratna Hardianningrum — 2024-01-31

Colonial buildings that still survive today are the main attraction because they have high characteristics and historical value. Colonial buildings are one of the cultural heritage that need to be maintained. The existence of colonial residential buildings must be maintained and utilized commercially as one of the solutions to survive. Maintenance of old colonial buildings is not easy, it needs to be quite expensive due to the age of the building and the need for rejuvenation. Heirs or owners of colonial buildings must maximize the building commercially, one of which is on the building on Jalan Beringin Sekayu Semarang by making it a business house. This colonial building has not yet entered the cultural heritage building. Still, it has the potential to enter the cultural heritage building in the future judging from the history and appearance of the building's façade.

The use of colonial residential buildings in business houses needs careful adjustment and arrangement because of the existence of 2 different functions. Residential houses are private zones that require the privacy of homeowners and their families, while business premises are public zones that can be accessed publicly and must reflect professionalism to be trusted by clients and must increase employee productivity. Comfort as a home and professionalism in a place of business are not easy to do without good planning. Planning must not change the total face of the building so that the historical value of the cultural heritage is not lost. Spatial adjustments must also be made by considering aspects of function, comfort, and professionalism. Without good planning, colonial buildings that have historical value, and cultural heritage characteristics will be lost and buildings cannot function properly with disruption of activities as residences and places of business.

The research was conducted with descriptive qualitative research methods through field observation, interviews, and literature studies. Research needs to be done so that colonial buildings can survive as cultural heritage and be used properly with adjustments due to their function as a residence as well as a place of business. The results of the study can describe the changes or adaptations that occur due to the use of colonial buildings of residential houses in places of business. These changes and adaptations include the appearance of the façade, zoning area, and circulation.

Digitizing of User Activity Settings in Alun-alun Kauman Semarang

Kania Kinasih — 2024-01-31

The function of the Alun-alun as a public space was originally to accommodate state ceremonial activities and religious rituals. Slowly the function of the Alun-alun also changed according to the times. This diverse function of the Alun-alun also still applies in Alun-alun Kauman and becomes more complex with the addition of other functions due to the dynamics of development that occur. The current function of Alun-alun Kauman is to accommodate three main activities, namely sports activities, recreational activities, and religious ritual activities, which are supported by trading activities. This research aims to find the activity order of Alun-alun Kauman users in the new design. The method used was a quantitative approach. Data collection techniques were conducted through field observations in a full day for one week. The time span of a day was broken down into 2-hour intervals. This is based on the consideration that the average visitor activity time ranges from 1 to 2 hours. Data quantification and analysis are based on observations of visitor activity settings. Digitization is an effort to utilize applications or software used as research aids, by translating quantitative data into graphics. Through the digitization picture, the data of visitor activity order can be seen quickly, easily, and accurately. It was found that the Alun-alun as a public space has a function that is still in demand by local residents to conduct activities.

Effectiveness the Use of Electronic Parking as the Implementation of Smart City in Semarang

Kania Kinasih — 2024-01-31

In order to advance Semarang City, the Semarang City Government consistently strives to realize branding with the concept of a smart city. The most visible effort to implement smart cities is through electronic parking. The implementation of the smart city concept using electronic parking in Semarang City, one of which is located in the MT Haryono Street corridor. The purpose of this study is to find out the effective level of electronic parking as the application of smart city in Semarang City studied in the ERG theory of basic needs by Clayton Alderfer. The method used is a qualitative descriptive research approach through the need for the use of electronic parking, while data collection techniques through field observation, interviews, and documentation on location objects located in the MT Haryono Street Semarang City. The result of this study is that electronic parking in the MT Haryono corridor is not effective and is not the main factor in basic needs for Semarang residents. Semarang residents do not know much about the existence and feel the benefits of electronic parking. The government needs to socialize with residents about the existence and use of electronic parking.