R.A. Andini
Green Open Spaces (GOS) are essential to sustainable urban growth, since they substantially improve quality of life in physical, ecological, and psychological aspects. According to Law No. 26 of 2007, each city is required to allocate at least 20% of public GOS. This study examines the relationship between population density and the accessibility of GOS in the Pare District of Kediri Regency, along with its effects on the Urban Heat Island (UHI) phenomena. The methodologies employed consist of correlation analysis and geographical overlay analysis between population density and potential GOS zones. The findings indicate that a direct association between population density and green space is not consistently evident; yet, densely populated regions frequently lack sufficient green areas. Thus, the distribution of green space must be correspondingly modified based on population density to enhance ecological services efficiently. This study promotes the integration of green space in adaptive spatial planning to mitigate the impacts of the urban heat island phenomenon in urban areas. © Published under licence by IOP Publishing Ltd.
Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Brawijaya University, Malang, Indonesia
