PROBLEMS OF URBAN COMMUNITIES’ ECOLOGICAL AWARENESS IN THE PERSPECTIVE OF CIVIC ENGAGEMENT

Author Name: 1Eko Digdoyo, 2 Endang Danial, 3 dan Prayoga Bestari

Volume: 01 &  Issue:

Country: Indonesia

DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: http://www.doi-ds.org/doilink/02.2021-94451699/UIJIR

Affiliation:

1. Universitas Pendidikan, Indonesia

ABSTRACT

This study focuses on ecological awareness problems of urban communities from the perspective of Civic Engagement. The case study used was the role of Child-Friendly Integrated Public Space (RPTRA) in Jakarta. As a model approach in building the ecological awareness of urban communities, the author used one of the theories of cultural value orientation which was strengthened by the ecological theory of citizenship as a perspective for analyzing social-humanities studies. The results show that the involvement of government elements, educational institutions, corporate CSR, and the use of green open public spaces can form a place as a social facility. Even though dynamics, the existence of these public facilities can directly shape the attitude of urban communities who care (respect) for ecological awareness based on responsiveness, activeness, tolerance, cooperation, solidarity, and responsibility in order to become a civilized urban community.

Key words: Ecological Awareness, Urban Communities, RPTRA, and Civic Engagement