Determinants of Public Interest in Visiting Urban Public Open Spaces: A Case Study of Taman Indonesia Kaya, Semarang, Indonesia

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  • Yudha Ade Prakoso Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Semarang, Semarang - Indonesia Author

Keywords:

public open space, visiting interest, accessibility, visual appearance, urban park

Abstract

Urban development has increased the demand for public open spaces that support social interaction, recreation, and community activities. This study aims to identify the factors influencing public interest in visiting Taman Indonesia Kaya, Semarang. A quantitative survey approach was employed through field observations and questionnaires administered to 100 visitors. The analyzed variables included facilities, accessibility, safety, comfort, visual appearance, types of activities, and visiting interest. Data were analyzed using frequency distribution, cross-tabulation, chi-square tests, and correlation analysis. The results indicate that accessibility and visual appearance are the most influential factors affecting visiting interest, with correlation coefficients of 0.677 and 0.640, respectively. Facilities, safety, comfort, and activity types also contribute to visiting interest, although with relatively weaker relationships. These findings suggest that improving accessibility and enhancing the visual quality of urban parks can significantly increase visitor attraction. The study provides practical insights for urban park management by emphasizing inclusive access, landscape quality, and user-oriented public space development.

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2026-06-30

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Vol. 1 No. 1 (2026): January-June

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