Evaluation Of Land Allotment After Widening The Case Study Road: Medan Sunggal District (each Kelurahan)
Introduction
Medan City, the capital of North Sumatra, is experiencing rapid development, with a significant acceleration in urbanization and economic growth. As a result, the city is running a road widening program in several districts, including Medan Sunggal District. The program aims to divert the flow of vehicles that pass through the city center, reduce congestion, and stimulate economic growth in the periphery. However, the road widening program has also brought significant changes to land allotment in the district, including in the road widening area.
This study aims to evaluate whether changes in land allotment in Medan Sunggal District are in accordance with existing policies. The evaluation will be carried out by paying attention to various aspects, such as the distribution of population and density, distribution of facilities and utilities, road networks, and land use. Data was collected through field observation (secondary and primary data collection), consectoral theory (Ernest Griffin -Larry Ford), and the concept of Medan City Development (RUTR 1995/2005 and RTRWK 2016).
Changes in Land Allocation in Each Village
This study will examine changes in land allocation in each village in Medan Sunggal District, including:
Sunggal Village
Changes in land allotment along Jl. Sunggal, including changes from residential land, villages and agriculture into shop houses.
Setia Budi Village
Changes in land allotment along Jl. Setia Budi, includes changes from residential land, villages and agriculture into shop houses.
Kelurahan Pinang Baris
Changes in land allocation along Jl. Pinang Baris and Jl. Mosquito Five, including changes from residential land, villages and agriculture into shop houses.
Kelurahan GAGAK BLACK
Changes in land allotment along Jl. Black Crows, including changes from residential land, villages and agriculture into shop houses.
Kelurahan Amal
Changes in land allocation along Jl. Amal, including changes from residential land, villages and agriculture into shop houses.
Kelurahan Gatot Subroto
Changes in land allocation along Jl. Gatot Subroto, includes changes from residential land, villages and agriculture into shop houses.
Kelurahan Titi Papan
Changes in land allotment along Jl. Titi Papan, includes changes from residential land, villages and agriculture into shop houses.
Kelurahan Pasar I
Changes in land allotment along Jl. Pasar I and Jl. Abadi, including changes from residential land, villages and agriculture into shop houses.
Analysis of the Impact of Road Widening on Land Allotment
Road widening in Medan Sunggal District has caused several impacts on land allotment, including:
Population Transfer
Changes in land allotment to commercial areas result in the transfer of population from the city center to the suburbs, which were previously residential areas.
Commercial Area Growth
Changes in land allotment encourage commercial area growth along the road that is widened, which is marked by the increasing number of shop houses and business centers.
Increasing Accessibility
Road widening increases accessibility to various locations in Medan Sunggal District, thus attracting investors to build businesses in the area.
Social Impact
Changes in land allotment can trigger social conflicts, such as the rejection of citizens on the construction of commercial projects in their area.
Evaluation of the Suitability of Land Allotment with Regional Spatial Plan
Based on the Medan City RTRWK in 2016, the development of urban activities tends to go to residential, trade and industrial areas. Changes in land allotment in Medan Sunggal District, with the dominance of the development of shop houses and business centers, can be said to be in accordance with the RTRWK. However, further evaluation is needed regarding:
Population Density
Is the increase in population density in the region in line with the carrying capacity of infrastructure and the environment?
Facilities and Utility Distribution
Is the distribution of public facilities and utilities such as clean water, electricity, and waste management is adequate to accommodate population growth and commercial activity?
Environmental Sustainability
Does the development of commercial areas in Medan Sunggal District pay attention to aspects of environmental sustainability, such as air pollution, water, and waste management?
Conclusion
Road widening in Medan Sunggal District has brought significant changes to land allotment, which tends to shift towards the development of commercial areas. This change, in general, in accordance with the Medan City RTRWK in 2016. However, it is important to conduct further evaluation of the social, environmental and sustainability of development in the region.
Recommendation
- Medan City Government needs to carry out regular monitoring and evaluation of land allotment in Medan Sunggal District, as well as paying attention to the social and environmental impacts caused.
- Medan City Government needs to improve infrastructure and public facilities to accommodate population growth and commercial activities in the region.
- Medan City Government needs to encourage sustainable economic development in Medan Sunggal District, taking into account environmental and social aspects.
Through a comprehensive evaluation and the application of appropriate recommendations, it is expected that road widening in Medan Sunggal District can provide optimal benefits for the community and encourage sustainable economic growth in the region.
Limitation of the Study
This study has several limitations, including:
- The study only focuses on Medan Sunggal District and does not cover other districts in Medan City.
- The study only examines changes in land allotment and does not consider other factors that may affect land use, such as economic and social factors.
- The study relies on secondary and primary data collection, which may not be comprehensive or accurate.
Future Research Directions
Future research directions may include:
- Conducting a comprehensive study on land use and land cover changes in Medan City.
- Examining the impact of road widening on land use and land cover changes in other districts in Medan City.
- Investigating the role of government policies and regulations in shaping land use and land cover changes in Medan City.
By addressing these limitations and future research directions, it is expected that this study can provide a more comprehensive understanding of the impact of road widening on land allotment in Medan Sunggal District and contribute to the development of sustainable urban planning in Medan City.
Q1: What is the purpose of the road widening program in Medan Sunggal District?
A1: The purpose of the road widening program in Medan Sunggal District is to divert the flow of vehicles that pass through the city center, reduce congestion, and stimulate economic growth in the periphery.
Q2: What are the changes in land allotment in Medan Sunggal District?
A2: The changes in land allotment in Medan Sunggal District include the shift from residential land, villages, and agriculture to shop houses and commercial areas.
Q3: How does the road widening program affect the population in Medan Sunggal District?
A3: The road widening program has caused a transfer of population from the city center to the suburbs, which were previously residential areas.
Q4: What are the impacts of the road widening program on land allotment in Medan Sunggal District?
A4: The impacts of the road widening program on land allotment in Medan Sunggal District include population transfer, commercial area growth, increasing accessibility, and social impact.
Q5: Is the development of commercial areas in Medan Sunggal District in accordance with the Medan City RTRWK in 2016?
A5: Yes, the development of commercial areas in Medan Sunggal District is in accordance with the Medan City RTRWK in 2016, which tends to go to residential, trade, and industrial areas.
Q6: What are the limitations of the study?
A6: The study has several limitations, including the focus on Medan Sunggal District only, the examination of changes in land allotment only, and the reliance on secondary and primary data collection.
Q7: What are the future research directions?
A7: Future research directions may include conducting a comprehensive study on land use and land cover changes in Medan City, examining the impact of road widening on land use and land cover changes in other districts in Medan City, and investigating the role of government policies and regulations in shaping land use and land cover changes in Medan City.
Q8: What are the recommendations for the Medan City Government?
A8: The recommendations for the Medan City Government include carrying out regular monitoring and evaluation of land allotment in Medan Sunggal District, improving infrastructure and public facilities to accommodate population growth and commercial activities, and encouraging sustainable economic development in Medan Sunggal District.
Q9: What are the benefits of the road widening program in Medan Sunggal District?
A9: The benefits of the road widening program in Medan Sunggal District include providing optimal benefits for the community, encouraging sustainable economic growth in the region, and improving accessibility to various locations in Medan Sunggal District.
Q10: What are the challenges of the road widening program in Medan Sunggal District?
A10: The challenges of the road widening program in Medan Sunggal District include social conflicts, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure and public facilities.
By addressing these FAQs, it is expected that this article can provide a more comprehensive understanding of the impact of road widening on land allotment in Medan Sunggal District and contribute to the development of sustainable urban planning in Medan City.