The Role of the Public Works and Housing Agency in the Provision of Green Open Space by Housing Developers in Bengkulu City

Abstract

In a housing complex, the need for green open space is very important to create because it has the function of balancing the environment, regulating temperature, filtering dirty air, controlling flooding, and as an environmental support facility. The development of green open space in a housing complex is one of the mandatory elements that must be fulfilled by developers who will build a housing complex, but in reality, many housing developers pay less attention and build the condition of green open space in their housing complex. This causes the function of green open space to be less enjoyed or felt by the residents of the housing. The method used in this study is an empirical juridical approach, research conducted by examining primary data obtained in the field. Data collection is done by observation, direct interviews and documentation related to the research. Supervision of the availability of green open space in residential areas is part of the function of the Bengkulu City Housing and People's Settlement Agency, the purpose of this supervision is to determine the implementation of work, work results, and everything whether it is in accordance with the plan or not. The supervisory role carried out by the Bengkulu City government in this case the Bengkulu City Housing and People's Settlement Agency has not been very effective by seeing that there are still many housing developers in Bengkulu City who have not provided green open space in their residential areas and there are no strict sanctions given by the Bengkulu City government to developers who do not provide green open space in their residential areas. The limited number of supervisory apparatus and the absence of a specific budget to carry out supervision are obstacles for the Bengkulu City government in carrying out supervision, so there is a need for additional competent staff and a budget so that supervision can run optimally.