Revitalization of Slum Area in Semarang City with Thematic Village Program: A Case Study in Bandarharjo Village, Indonesia

摘要

Each city in Indonesia has slum area, including in Semarang. Semarang has 415 hectares of slum area, scattered in 64 villages in 15 sub districts out of 18 sub districts all over Semarang City. Aiming at parts of solving this problem, Semarang Municipal government responding with Program of Thematic Village. This research was conducted in Bandarharjo Village, which is among the worst slum areas in Semarang City. Research was done by interview and secondary data. It is found that perception about this program is varied, ranging from positive to skeptical. However, the government is committed to this program. It is suggested that the public private partnership and participatory planning is used to make this program successful.