Encouragement of the Padalarang Old Town Area is Needed for Spatial Control

NGAMPRAH, AYOBANDUNG.COM – As a significant step in the preservation of historic structures and a serious effort in spatial planning control, the attempts to identify the Padalarang Old City region in West Bandung Regency (KBB) need to be supported.

It is incorrect to assume that the development of Padalarang's Old City section was done purely for tourist purposes or out of nostalgia for the past.

In the midst of rapid progress, the main spirit precisely controlling space.

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"Spatial control is at the time Padalarang's key problem. In order to control space, Padalarang Old City is used. At least an effort is being made to keep Padalarang from becoming more knotted. We thus do not wish to restore to the ancient city as it once was, but certain characteristics must be regulated "He gave a justification. Tuesday, August 23, 2022: Wida Supardi, a member of the KBB Cultural Heritage Expert Team (TACB).

According to Wida, there needs to be severe control in addition to the ongoing development and growing population in Padalarang.

Consideration must be given to issues like construction styles, heritage building preservation, pedestrian facilities, and transportation arrangements, among others.

The organization of Padalarang will not be possible if this condition is not quickly controlled. Existing heritage structures won't significantly affect schooling or other developers; they'll just continue to exist.

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This was previously set up in Padalarang during the Dutch era. The existence of a Padalarang station, a paper industry, offices, and housing has been established "Added he.

For instance, the Dutch Colonial authority decided whether a paper plant would be built in Padalarang.

This is because ensuring the availability of high-quality water is one of the prerequisites for this factory.

"Padalarang is able to accomplish this on its voyage. This demonstrates that Padalarang has a lot of water and is expected to be more than merely a transit hub "Wida clarified.

"Given this presence, we have come to the conclusion that this area is ideally suited to be classified as an old city area. Yet, thorough research on the city's history, archaeology, and growth is a need. All parties are investigating this development. At least the Padalarang RDT was released by the Regional Administration. although lengthy, but in small, spaced out portions, "He gave a justification.***

(Kharisma Kemala)