IPB University Students Design RTH in Cisindangbarang River and RTB in Cifor Street
The integration of green open space (RTH) and blue open space (RTB) is an important strategy in creating a city that is not only aesthetic, but also healthy and sustainable.
In Expose 2025, students of the Department of Landscape Architecture (ARL), Faculty of Agriculture, IPB University displayed the management plan of their work in two strategic locations in Bogor City: Cisindangbarang River and Cifor Highway, Bogor City.
In the management plan, ARL IPB University students designed the Cisindangbarang River as RTB and the green belt of Jalan Raya Cifor as RTH.
Expose is an annual routine activity of the ARL Department of IPB University since 1998. This activity is a space that discusses the importance of integrated management between RTH and RTB in the context of urban landscapes.
Through SWOT analysis, field interviews, and local policy review, students develop a management strategy that reflects ecological, social, and functional approaches comprehensively within two months.
“This activity is part of the effort to create a sustainable living space. Posters, videos, and the results of student studies become a means of communication that is expected to make a real contribution to local governments and communities,” said Prof Hadi Susilo Arifin, coordinator of the Landscape Management course.
In his review, Prof Hadi also highlighted the potential of the Cisindangbarang River as a riverfront area that has not been optimally utilized. “Our hope is that the river will no longer be a garbage dump, but a functional and attractive riverfront landscape,” he said.
ARL Department Chairman Dr Akhmad Arifin Hadi also emphasized the importance of scientific thinking in designing landscapes. He shared his experience of seeing the real impact of student designs.
“When I visited Kotabaru Regency, South Kalimantan Province, I saw a coastal area that was once empty now beautifully arranged with coconut plants and various other landscape elements,” he said.
“It turned out to be the result of the design of ARL IPB University students. The impact is very much felt, the local community now has a new livelihood from the growing local tourism sector,” added Dr Akhmad.
Expose 2025 is also a place for interaction between academics, government, and the community. Representatives from the Public Works and Spatial Planning Agency (PUPR), Housing, Settlement and Land Agency, Center for Sustainable Forest Development (P2HB), and the local village gave positive reviews of the landscape management plan prepared by the students. (Fj) (IAAS/NRA)
