catchments have been filled and turned into
profit-making real estate.
INTRODUCTION
Rapid urbanization into the megapolitan city
such as Jabodetabek especially in Bekasi brings
some problems rapid urbanization has created
many problems concerning the uncontrolled
development of informal settlements. Some
urban migrants select riverbanks for their
settlements because these areas are accessible
with very low costs and are strategically located
to areas that can support their economic
activities. The rapid development of these
settlements is supported by the weak control of
local authorities.
This kind of development has implications for
the region. Riverbank settlements could reduce
the river water velocity, resulting in flood
control disturbance. They could also cause
disruption in river maintenance such as difficulty
in deepening the river due to limited available
space. Human being actually bring some
problems such as many environmental risks –
floods, pollution, diseases and diminished well-
being. The cities that deal with these are also
less able to cope with the effects of climate
change.
For instance, many rivers that once provided
fresh water to urban populations now function as
sewers. Not only do they fail to support aquatic
life, they are also an outright health risk to
humans. Forests that were rich in flora and fauna
have been encroached or cut down, often by the
very people who depend on them for everyday
needs. Lakes that were part of urban water
Figure 1: Bekasi Hydrological Condition
The old paradigm that assumed that the
condition at the start was dominated by green
areas is now transformed into built-up. Bekasi
riverbank consist of biotic and
For instance, many rivers that once provided
fresh water to urban populations now function as
sewers. Not only do they fail to support aquatic
life, they are also an outright health risk to
humans. Forests that were rich in flora and fauna
have been encroached or cut down, often by the
very people who depend on them for everyday
needs. Lakes that were part of urban water
catchments have been filled and turned into
profit-making real estate.
LOCATION
Our study take place location in East Bekasi
with natural condition with Bekasi River. With
consideration that the region has potential to be
developed in a micro region or macro on a city
scale. The site is consist of 143 households and
have a 2 hectares built-up area and 1 hectare
green area. The location have a distance about
50 metres from the river. The river is an
downstream of watershed.

Figure 2: Site Plan
ISSUES
Some of the problems in the study site
- Some problems such as many
environmental risks – floods, pollution,
diseases and diminished well-being. The
cities that deal with these are also less
able to cope with the effects of climate
change;
- Riverbak area residents are dense
enough due to Many people with the
lower middle class who have
insufficient money live in the area;
- Significant changes from farmland to
non-agricultural.
Figure 3 Land use changes between 2010 -
2018
IDEA > TO MAKE CATALYST PROJECT
The concept that we offer in this planning is
"Bekasi Re-Habitat Project " With the main
objective is to plan a residential that is based on
sustainable environment. The aspects observed
are from the economic and ecological side.
The green infrastructure is an interconnected
network of green areas and hydrographic
elements, contributing to the preservation and
enhancement of biodiversity and to
the maintenance of the biotic processes within
the urban environments close to their natural
condition. Thus, it promotes the raising of the
quality of life and sustainability (Benedict
& McMahon, 2006). By its integration into the
category of infrastructure elements, urban
greenness gets the same rank as communication
infrastructure, water supply system, waste.
disposal system etc. As such, it becomes a
component the presence, functionality and
diversity of which is compulsory for urban
ecosystems (Pauleit et al., 2011). However, like
all the other similar urban components, green
infrastructure also needs support systems in
terms of planning (Deal et al., 2013). Green
infrastructure is both environmental-, and
human-friendly, considering the human a
biological being.
Green and blue oxygen- producing areas. one of
the fundamental components of urban
infrastructures, in general, and the green cities,
in particular, is represented by the green
areas. These areas encompass all the spaces with
planted flowers, shrubs or trees, while the
urban green area system includes both the green
spaces within the city and those lying on
its outskirts. ın the structure of such a system,
one can distinguish three types of green area
distribution; in patches, in strips and composite
(Manea & Mihai, 2007).
In 1987, R. Register introduced the term “eco-
city” in his book titled Ecocity Berkeley:
Building Cities for a Healthy Future (Register,
1987). The sustainable cities or eco-cities are
designed by taking into account their impact on
the environment, in the sense of minimizing
waste production and pollution, as well as the
inputs of energy, water and food. These targets
also constitute the principles of sustainable
urban development (Habitat, 2009).
OBJECTIVES
- Make an area that has green city
development sustainably and integrate Probl Dense Population Ecosystem
with the the community; ems (City) Degradation (Site)

- Harmonizes between ecological and

economic aspects using infrastructures
Floods Desease Diminished
of green infrastructure and blue rivers; Riverba Railway Landfil Well-Being
nk side lll
- Involve communities to be more active
in the development and development of Opmimizing
green city areas ecological
Parad The change from
igm natural sustainability
environments to
built-up Growing the region
IMPACT TO THE CITY economy

A proposed solution affects humans and other Empowering the

species into region. The planned area Ideas Bekasi Re-Habitat local community
accommodates humans with the surrounding Project

environment, both biotic and abiotic

components. it will raise the opportunity in
generating income. Revitalizing the riverbank
(and its floating garbage) is also can triple the
income. It is all yours. More trees will draw
Eco-firendly
more birds. The success of ‘sky tree plantation’ materials
here will be seen by the number of bird coming Percentage of built
into the area or just a rest area for migrant birds. up area is 67 % and
Impac Ecology: 33 % for green area
More trees also, in general knowledge, provide t Return of Invesment
more oxygen and in opposite reduce carbon along 5 - 20 years
dioxide. well riverbank will support the life of Local cooperative
the water plant and the animal living there. The
planned area has a total of 143 buildings with 3, Figure 4 The Concept
10 hectares. 1 hectare is a green area.

METHODS
EXISTING DENSE COMMUNITY
- Eco-friendly materials; CONDITION
- Percentage of built-up area 67 % and
green area 33 % PROBLEMS
- Return of Invesment along 5 - 20 years
Not everything implements this "Bekasi Re-
- Local cooperative
Habitat Project " concept. But the infrastructure
is already in accordance with planned concepts
that are sustain. Therein it is a space for humans
and natural ecosystems. The local community
not at all integraed with the nature. Have not
optimize the urban farming yet.

30 %
Figure 5 Catalist 30 %
CATALYST
As many as 30% of total building already
implemented this concept. The system is running
well. Good Street community participation,
although not all active in co-operative or other
cooperative activities.
EXISTING DENSE COMMUNITY
CONDITION
PROBLEMS
Few people still do not apply the concept of
Bekasi Re-Habitat Project but still be
encouraged to receive the concept.
90 %
Figure 6 Catalist 90 %
CATALYST
As many as 90% of total building already
implemented this concept. The system is running
well. Good Street community participation,
although not all active in co-operative or other
cooperative activities.
ALL COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION
With the expansion of urbanization and the
overcrowding of the large cities, phenomena
such as the physical, chemical and biological
pollution, as well as the continuous increase of
building density and waste amounts, are
inevitable and diffcult to manage. Under the
circumstances, it is necessary to reconsider the
principles of urban planning. ın the current
knowledge, the green city represents a viable
strategy that combines all conceptual
characteristics of the cities of the future
(biophilic city, eco-city, smart city, sustainable
city etc.).
Whatever the name, the green city is a systemic
entity, implicitly functional, able to absorb,
store, convert and recycle matter and energy like
a living organism. Apart from the usual urban
components, the green city has also specifc
features: green and blue oxygen-producing
areas, landscaped and environment-friendly
buildings, road network adapted to eco-friendly
vehicles, green energy, and sustainable waste
management systems.
The major benefts of greenboxs stem from their
very qualities and include,
among others, the following: oxygenation and
purifcation of urban air; mitigation of the
heat island phenomenon; the keeping and even
the increasing of biodiversity by creating
semi-natural habitats; the use of bioarchitecture
to connect man and nature through the medium
of landscape improvements inspired from the
living organisms; and last, but not least,
the psychological and sanogenic impact on
people. ıf managed properly, green
infrastructures may become local tourist assets,
thus enhancing the communities’ economic
benefits.
Figure 7 Green Box