Sustainable Thematic Village Development Strategy in Probolinggo City

Abstract

Cities are always synonymous with rapid growth because they are the destination of migration for people to live, work, and study. The rapid flow of urbanization causes urban population growth to increase very rapidly causing high levels of population density. Sustainable settlement development is an approach that seeks to overcome the challenges posed by slums by encouraging sustainable community development. Normatively, thematic village development involving community participation emphasizes the principles of sustainability, social justice, and respect for local values. In the context of sustainability, this approach considers the long-term environmental impacts of thematic village development projects, including efforts to reduce carbon footprints, utilize renewable energy, and strengthen resilience to climate change. The purpose of this research is to design a strategy for optimizing community participation in thematic village development as part of sustainable development in Probolinggo City. The policy of managing community participation in the development of thematic villages in a sustainable manner was designed using the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) approach. The results showed that an environmentally friendly and sustainable thematic village development strategy is an optimistic strategy. The consideration of determining this strategy is supported by the advantages of an optimistic strategy, namely Product Quality, History and Culture, Environmental Impact, Tourism Potential, and Minimal Conflict. By considering the results of data processing and the advantages and disadvantages of alternative strategies for developing environmentally friendly and sustainable thematic villages in Probolinggo city, an optimistic strategy will be recommended.