MILLENNIALS’ PREFERENCES OF URBAN PARK ELEMENTS IN BANDUNG

• Main Author: Salsabila, Levana
• Format: Theses
• Language: Indonesia
• Subjects: Desain dan dekorasi bangunan dan aksesori
• Online Access: https://digilib.itb.ac.id/gdl/view/47183
• Institution: Institut Teknologi Bandung

People needs some space to interact with the community. Public space as in urban park is one the strategic spaces for urban communities to interact with one another. The structure of public space elements, in this case urban parks, has an impact on interactions that occur and become one of the factors that influence people's interest to visit urban park. According to BPS Bandung, in the last few decades residents of the City of Bandung in the productive age group (aged 15-64 years) have the largest portion, and those referred to as millennial generation (aged 20-35 years) occupy the largest share of the productive age group. Millennials generally rely on technology, so the use of urban parks as spaces for social interaction is less desirable. To increase millennial's interest in urban parks and create urban park as spaces for social activities, it is necessary to understand their needs and desires of urban parks elements along with the development of the elements of urban park in Bandung. The urban parks that become the location of the study are Teras Cikapundung, Babakan Siliwangi, Taman Skatepark, Taman Film, Alun-Alun Cicendo, Taman Sejarah, Taman Balai Kota, Cikapundung Riverspot, Alun-Alun Bandung, and Taman Pers Malabar. The elements of the urban park which are the object of research including vegetation, water, pavement, bollard, fences, kiosks, signage, seats, and toilets. The method used in this study is a mixed method with qualitative approach. The data collection method is carried out by an online survey of millennials who have visited urban parks in the city of Bandung. The data processing method is performed by frequency distribution analysis, Chi-Square association analysis, and content analysis. The results of this study are that there is a significant relationship between the choice of elements of urban park and the activities undertaken by millennial generation in urban parks in Bandung associated with attribute theory, namely aesthetic attributes, safety, accessibility, features, and conditions. There are also several additional facilities such as free Wi-Fi, charging stations, and co-working space that can complement the elements of city parks that are preferred by millennials.