Collaborative Governance and Public Participation in Urban Green Open Space Management: A Study in Metro City

Ari Gusnita; Bartoven Vivit Nurdin; Dedy Hermawan

doi:10.55927/eajmr.v5i6.209

Authors

Ari Gusnita Universitas Lampung
Bartoven Vivit Nurdin Universitas Lampung
Dedy Hermawan Universitas Lampung

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/eajmr.v5i6.209

Keywords:

collaborative governance, green open space, community participation, inter-agency coordination, Metro City

Abstract

This study examines the collaborative governance of Urban Green Open Space (RTH) management in Metro City, Lampung Province, in two dimensions, namely: community participation patterns and inter-agency coordination between Regional Work Units (OPD). This research used a qualitative descriptive approach through in-depth interviews, focus group discussion, field observation and documentation. The results showed that the community participation in RTH management is still passive and limited to the implementation of decisions that have been made by the government, not at the policy planning stage. Additionally, the lack of specific regulation on cross-sector RTH integration further lowers the effectiveness of existing governance arrangements. The study recommends the setting up of a permanent and institutionally binding multi-actor collaborative forum, the strengthening of local regulations to enable cross-sector RTH co-production and the formal recognition of community-based initiatives as an integral part of the city’s RTH governance system.

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