Journal of Placemaking and Streetscape Design
Vol. 3 No. 1: (July) 2025

Land use transformation and sustainable spatial design lessons from a decade of regional development

Nugrahani, Femi Diah (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Jul 2025

Abstract

Background: North Tapanuli Regency in North Sumatra has unique characteristics as a region located in the highlands and cool climate, with a dominant wilderness. North Tapanuli is divided into 15 sub-districts, with 11 urban villages and 241 villages. Each sub-district has its own duties, with the capital of the district being in Taruntung. The largest sub-district in North Tapanuli is Adiankoting and the smallest is Sipoholong. Methods: This study employed a qualitative method with a literature review. Findings: In addition to referring to normative regulations referring to the central government and the provincial government, the development of Tapanuli in the ten-year period, namely from 2014 to 2014 was boosted through breakthroughs with the Nikson model or innovation, knowledge, synergy, operation, and norm as a model in regional development planning based on precise data. In one decade, Nikson-style development has reportedly made North Tapanuli Regency a barn for agriculture, fisheries, and forestry. However, this development has changed the spatial layout and environmental quality of North Tapanuli. Conclusion: The North Tapanuli region is still dominated by wilderness. The past ten years have shown significant development, but with the consequence of environmental change. Novelty/Originality of this article: Over time, the population of North Tapanuli has also increased, resulting in land use changes and increased waste volume.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JPSTD

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Subject

Arts Humanities Environmental Science Social Sciences Transportation

Description

Aim and Scope This journal aims to provide an advanced forum for exchanging ideas, methods, and information about placemaking and streetscape design. It will eventually encourage researchers to publish their theoretical and empirical research on social disruption through public space phenomena. ...