Green infrastructure concept in supporting economic development of rural area community of Ciemas
Hilwati Hindersah(a*), Yulia Asyiawati(b), Afiati(b)
a) Graduate Program in Urban and Regional Planning, Universitas Islam Bandung, Jalan Tamansari No.1, Bandung – 40116, Indonesia
*hilwati[at]unisba.ac.id
b) Undergraduate Program in Urban and Regional Planning, Universitas Islam Bandung, Jalan Tamansari No.1, Bandung – 40116, Indonesia
Abstract
Infrastructure is not only needed to push the economies but also able to protect rural natural environment in which its ecosystem functions as life support. The challenge is that economic activities in Ciemas should not change its natural landscape. Green infrastructure which have multifunctional capacity offer the concept of environmental conservation while promote economic activities based on natural resources. This paper aims at analysing whether the concept of green infrastructure could support economic development as well as conserve the environment of Ciemas rural area. This study is a qualitative descriptive method, based on literature survey, on-site visual observation and survey of relevant official institutions. Based on demography statistic, geomorphology, vegetation cover and land use map data, this study identify socio-ecological network across Ciemas area and the prospect of economic activities and their development needs, and propose green infrastructure types at rural landscape scale as a result. This paper conclude that green infrastructure concept could be implemented and protect Ciemas natural environment effectively as well as provide economic welfare to Ciemas community.
Keywords: green infrastructure, environmental conservation, rural landscape planning
Topic: Environmental Engineering