Analysis of Quality Public Space—Case Study: Campus 2 State Islamic University of Alauddin Makassar

Abstract

Behavioral, social, cultural, and climatological factors currently influence the pattern of public space provision, especially on campus areas. At present the public space of the CAMPUS 2 area of State Islamic University of Alauddin Makassar tends to be “neglected” which is clearly seen from the arrangement of the physical design of the area; starting from the pedestrian ways, green open spaces/parks, gazebos, and the existing parking system do not yet appear as comfortable “containers” by its users, so these spaces are not yet in accordance with their functions. The theory of public space refers to elements of the quality of tropical city spaces by (Darmawan, Ruang Publik dan Kualitas Ruang Kota. Proceeding. Seminar Nasional PESAT, 2005a; Analisis Ruang Publik Arsitektur Kota, 2005b), because they are considered to have the same activities of its users, namely: human scale and density, structure of clarity and identity, neatness-security-comfort, city/region management, visual variety, activity and mixed functions, special spaces, and pedestrian hospitality. This research is based on the rationalistic paradigm with a descriptive research method approach, namely: literature study on the basic theory of public space quality, field observations, analyzing data using the Good Public Space Index (GPSI) method, as well as drawing conclusions so that it can be used as a guideline in the development and planning of public spaces in the CAMPUS 2 STATE ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY OF ALAUDDIN MAKASSAR in the future.