(2024)
People have various ways of “understanding a city.” A city can be perceived as full of dynamics and contradictions. The other side, a city is often understood through its economic and political centers, as well as the romanticism associated with it. For instance, the slogan of D.I. Yogyakarta is “Jogja Istimewa,” while Bandung is described as “Bumi Pasundan lahir ketika Tuhan sedang tersenyum” (M.A.W. Brouwer), among many others.
How do we view a city? Through urban city planning? This includes considerations for pedestrians, accessibility to public transport, hospitals, schools, and more. We also consider the concept of a smart city and the facilities available within it. One of which is the “third space”.