The Impact of Green Economy-Based Sports Park Intervention On Social And Environmental Behavior of The Community In Nipah Panjang II Subdistrict
Keywords:
Green Economy; Sports Park; Community Behavior; Environmental Awareness; Public Open Space.Abstract
Public open spaces play a crucial role in promoting sustainable development by integrating environmental, social, and economic functions. However, in many communities, these spaces remain underutilized and lack effective management. This study aims to analyze the impact of a green economy-based sports park intervention on community social and environmental behavior in Nipah Panjang II Subdistrict. This research employed an experimental method using a one-group pretest–posttest design. The subjects were residents of RT 04/RW 05, Nipah Panjang II Village, East Tanjung Jabung Regency. Data were collected through structured observation and interviews conducted before and after the intervention. The variables measured included public space utilization, community participation, green economic activities, and environmental awareness. The results showed significant improvements across all variables following the intervention. Public space utilization increased from 20% to 90%, community participation from 30% to 85%, green economic activities from 10% to 60%, and environmental awareness from 40% to 85%. These findings indicate that the development of a green economy-based sports park effectively transforms passive public spaces into active, productive, and sustainable environments. In conclusion, the intervention demonstrates strong potential as a strategic model for sustainable public space development that integrates community participation and green economy principles. This study contributes to the advancement of community-based development models and provides practical implications for policymakers and urban planners in promoting environmentally and socially sustainable public spaces.
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