Table of Contents
1 Introduction 3
1.1 Bandung as the Study Area 3
2 Theories and Development Challenges 3
2.1 Urban Growth and the New Towns in Bandung 3
2.2 Current and Forecasted Congestion Problems 4
2.3 Slum Issue 5
3 Implemented Policies and Recommendations 6
3.1 Approaches to Extreme Population Growth 6
3.1.1 Regional Decentralization Policy 6
3.1.2 Recommendation: Compact City and Improved Government Leadership 6
3.2 Approaches to Congestion 6
3.2.1 Construction of New Toll Road 6
3.2.2 Recommendation: Integrated Transportation System 7
3.3 Approaches to Slum Problem 8
3.3.1 Three Generation of Slum Upgrading Policies 8
3.3.2 Recommendation: Community Participatory and Bottom-up Approach 10
4 Conclusion 10
5 References 10
1…show more content… This once was to be the capital colony of the Dutch East Indies, as it had a very favorable topography that provided natural defense. The city is in a river basin, with mountains surrounding either side. This volcanic nature of the land has made Bandung very suitable for plantations and the Dutch took advantage of this and used it for rice, fruit, tea, tobacco, and coffee plantations, which is still in use today.
Being only 140km south east of Jakarta (Indonesia’s capital city), Bandung attracts many weekend travelers, immigrants and international tourists. These visitors come to visit the shopping, natural attractions and historical districts. With its population density of 16,500 people/km2 and the additional tourists, Bandung has been experiencing numerous developmental challenges. The developments of socioeconomic activities have brought about unique challenges and problems to Bandung the city. The governments, community organizations and private sectors play a key role in determining the how these challenges may be overcome and new responses and policy approaches are necessary to direct future development in Bandung.
2 Theories and Development Challenges
Theoretically, urban population growth should be able to foster economic growth of a city. Although in most of the developing countries including Indonesia, rapid urban growth is acting as obstacle and interference for development. Rapid urban growth in Bandung has