An Analysis on Public Facilities and Services in the Urbanization Process of Metropolitan Areas in Indonesia

A Case of Semarang City in Central Java Province

Abstract

This paper aims to clarify issues on the development process of suburban areas through the Governmental statistics regarding public facilities and services of Metropolitan Areas in Indonesia. The social and population data by small blocks are available in the Governmental Statistic Books that are published by the sub-district governments (Kecamatan). The statistic books are published every year, and this study used the data of 2018. Semarang City is in the process of expanding toward Demak Regency, which is adjacent to the east. Many detached residential areas have been developed in the eastern part of Semarang City, and there is a tendency for lack of infrastructure specific to the suburbs. This analysis shows weak trends such as fewer motorbike and private car users, fewer elementary schools, fewer Islamic masjids, and fewer retail stores in the suburbs. Nevertheless, in the suburbs, there are well-planned developments, while there are insufficient provisions of infrastructure in the un-planned developments.