<![CDATA[Abstract: Green open space (GOS) can guarantee the sustainability of the urban development of settlements. The use of green open space, among others, is to accommodate children's play activities and community gatherings and maintain the ecosystem in the region. However, along with its growth, the function of the GOS is often misused by residents, one of which is as a car park, business activities (grocery stores) and the indifference of residents in managing greening land (parks) that are left abandoned. This research is located in the city of Bekasi which is one of the satellite cities of Jakarta and has a fairly high population density. The object of observation is located in jatibening village, pondok cikunir indah housing complex. This study aims to determine the utilization and role of GOS in community settlement areas and identify the type and characteristics as well as the quality and quantity of GOS. Data collection in addition to literature studies is also through interviews / interviews with respondents (housing residents) and direct documentation on the object of observation.Keyword: green open space, the residential of pondok cikunir indahAbstrak: Ruang terbuka ‘hijau (‘RTH) dapat menjamin keberlanjutan perkembangan perkotaan permukiman. Pemanfaatan ruang terbuka ‘hijau antara lain adalah untuk menampung aktivitas bermain anak dan temu warga serta menjaga ekosistem di wilayah tersebut. Namun seiring pertumbuhannya, fungsi dari ‘RTH sering disalahgunakan warga salah satunya sebagai tempat parkir mobil, aktifitas bisnis (toko kelontong) serta ketidakpedulian warga dalam mengurus lahan penghijauan (taman) yang dibiarkan terbengkalai. Penelitian ini berlokasi di kota Bekasi sebagai kota satelit Jakarta yang memiliki kepadatan masyarakat tinggi. Objek pengamatan terletak di kelurahan Jatibening, kompleks perumahan Pondok Cikunir Indah. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pemanfaatan dan peranan ‘RTH di kawasan permukiman masyarakat serta melakukan identifikasi tipe dan karakteristik serta kualitas dan kuantitas ‘RTH. Pengumpulan data selain melalui studi literatur juga melalui wawancara/interview dengan narasumber (penghuni/pengurus perumahan) serta dokumentasi langsung pada objek pengamatan.Kata Kunci: ruang terbuka ‘hijau, perumahan pondok cikunir indah]]>
