Media Wisata
Vol. 22 No. 1 (2024): Media Wisata

Community Participation in Heritage Preservation in the Kesawan Area of Medan

Banjarnahor, Susy Christina (Unknown)
Elyanta, ⁠Marciella (Unknown)
Ritonga, Abdul Kadir (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
06 Aug 2024

Abstract

The utilization of heritage buildings in downtown Medan's Kesawan area has become a prime tourist attraction developed by the Medan City Government. Sustainable preservation of cultural heritage is crucial due to its significant benefits for the local community. Before the government's development, Kesawan appeared rundown with many abandoned, vandalized buildings and homeless people occupying them. Qualitative research gathered information through observation, literature study, and interviews with residents, government officials, heritage experts, and site managers. The study found that the Medan city government and related departments did not comprehensively supervise heritage preservation. The Irritation Index (Irridex) theory revealed that the community felt euphoria, showing they were pleased with tourists. Using SWOT and MOA analyses, Tosun's typology indicated that community participation was induced and passive, needing encouragement from the government, trusted representatives, and structured involvement.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

MWS

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Subject

Humanities Economics, Econometrics & Finance Education Environmental Science Transportation Other

Description

Media Wisata (ISSN: 1693-5969) (EISSN: 2685-8436) published twice a year on May and November by Sekolah Tinggi Pariwisata AMPTA Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Media Wisata has been accredited by the Ministry of Technology Research and Higher Education of the Republic of Indonesia. The publication of this ...