Social and Physical Processes in the Production of Urban Public Space: A Case Study of RPTRA Construction in Jakarta

Abstract

Public spaces in Jakarta have significantly declined due to physical development and illegal occupation. In response, the Jakarta Provincial Government initiated the Integrated Child-Friendly Public Space (RPTRA) program in 2015. This study aims to analyze the social processes in RPTRA production, covering planning, design, and operation stages. Using a qualitative descriptive approach and content analysis, the research examines "structuring forces" (systems of meaning, authoritative, and allocative structures) and the roles of various actors. Findings reveal that RPTRA production is driven by the "Child-Friendly City" discourse and supported by regional regulations (Governor Regulations). The physical environment of RPTRA is shaped by a combination of government funding (APBD) and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), involving actors from top-level officials to local communities. The study concludes that social and physical processes are interlinked in creating sustainable urban public assets.