Livable Street Elements of the Kamboja Street Corridor of Denpasar

Abstract

A livable street is expected to accommodate the various needs of street users, including pedestrians, motorcyclists, cyclists, and those with physical impairments. The balance in fulfilling the needs of each of these users should be consciously maintained. Kamboja Street, located in the Denpasar education center, is a corridor with relatively complex functions. It is surrounded by GOR Ngurah Rai, Kereneng Market, and various government facilities. Changes in how this corridor has been used have affected its livability. Many street vendors have used this corridor as business venues; likewise, motorcyclists have used it as a parking area. The purpose of this study is to map the conditions in which various uses take place, the level of accessibility, and the environmental quality of the corridor, to achieve the expected livability level of this corridor and its capacity to accommodate the users' needs. It applies a qualitative method with a rationalistic approach. It focuses on three livability elements: a) functions and social activities; b) accessibility & safety; and c) environmental quality. The results show that Segment 2 has livability-grade A, which means a high livable quality; Segment 1 has livability-grade B, which means a moderate livable quality; and Segment 3 has livability-grade C, which means the lowest livable quality of the three segments' corridor.