By: Supardiyono Sobirin Photo: www.panoramio.com
Developing the Cikapundung Basin into a clean, pleasant and sustainable amenity is not only achieved by physical infrastructure but should also consider non-physical and negotiable aspects. An integrated and bottom-up approach will certainly add value as a supplement to the traditional top-down concept.
Summary
The small Cikapundung River intersects the city of Bandung, West Java from north to south. Its banks are densely settled, and its water quality is poor. The need to upgrade the river and its surroundings is broadly acknowledged, and several initiatives are in preparation.
Developing the Cikapundung Basin into a clean, pleasant and sustainable amenity is not only achieved by physical infrastructure but should also consider non-physical and negotiable aspects.
An integrated and bottom-up approach will certainly add value as a supplement to the traditional top-down concept.
This paper considers the preferences and concerns of development agents and the local community.
The compatibilities between them are examined by a drama and dilemma analysis, providing information about the interaction that is required for compromise or conciliation.
It is believed that a clean and pleasant Cikapundung River can be strongly supported by agreement among the involved parties on a sustainable and beneficial development.
(see full paper: http://www.crbom.org/SPS/Docs/SPS31-Drama-dilemmas.pdf)
