Increasing Community Participation In Pekanbaru City's Green Open Spaces On A Collaborative Basis

Abstract

Green Open Space (RTH) or often called public space is a place to relieve stress, refresh and improve mood. In this case, "Happy City" states that the formation of a city can influence a person's mental behavior. Facilities such as Green Open Space which have various concepts can be said to be a third place indirectly. Because it is a means for visitors to recreation, socialize and interact. However, the challenge of sustainable collaborative governance in the context of increasing community participation in green open spaces is still a complex issue. This study aims to examine the government's role in creating Collaborative Governance and increasing community participation with a focus on Pekanbaru City Green Open Space. This research method involves in-depth surveys in the field. Data was analyzed using a qualitative approach to understand the extent to which increased community participation and collaborative governance in green open spaces is sustainable. The results of the research show that Collaborative Governance, such as providing space for life, increases community participation very significantly. The community understands that the existence of Green Open Spaces is able to contribute to interaction with children's activities, especially knowledge about nature and play activities for children in Green Open Spaces in Pekanbaru City.