Study of the forming elements of utopia city in Medan to create a sustainable city (Case study of Medan Johor District)

Diverse and complex urban problems, both originating from internal and external cities, such as urban poverty, slums, inadequate facilities, and infrastructure and poor environmental quality are always part of the agenda in urban planning. Planners are not only faced with solving urban problems but...

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Published in:IOP conference series. Earth and environmental science 2021-05, Vol.780 (1), p.12020
Main Authors: Astari, S, Ginting, N, Pane, I F
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Case studies
Data collection
Environmental quality
Literature reviews
Poverty
Slums
Sustainability
Urban areas
Urban planning
Urban poverty
Utopias
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Summary:Diverse and complex urban problems, both originating from internal and external cities, such as urban poverty, slums, inadequate facilities, and infrastructure and poor environmental quality are always part of the agenda in urban planning. Planners are not only faced with solving urban problems but also mobilizing all elements of the city so that they can support the success of the plans drawn up. In this case utopia city as a planning concept that describes a condition where urban problems can be solved and create an ideal and sustainable city. This utopian idea has inspired urban planners to develop new physical structures that are more detailed to get to a better world. This study aims to find the forming elements of utopia city which can create a better city in Medan with the location of a case study in Medan Johor District. Three main theories form the basis of this research, namely garden city, broad acre city and radiant city. Data collection was conducted using two methods, namely literature review and field observation. The data obtained were analyzed by interpreting existing conditions with the literature to produce findings, conclusions and suggestions from this study. Based on the results of the study it can be concluded that the forming elements of Utopia City have a role in efforts to create an ideal and sustainable city.
ISSN:1755-1307
1755-1315
DOI:10.1088/1755-1315/780/1/012020