Strategy for the Urban Heritage Conservation in Depok City

Abstract

Urban heritage conservation is an effort to preserve the existence and value of cultural heritage sites so that they remain intact and are not damaged or lost. The Depok Lama heritage area includes a number of historic buildings, such as houses left behind by Dutch families in Depok, old places of worship, and Christian mission schools established from the late 17th to early 20th centuries. In addition to the heritage buildings, several important sites are the result of conservation efforts by local communities and urban history enthusiasts. Heritage conservation in Depok Lama faces challenges in the form of land conversion, development pressure, and the lack of cultural heritage status for many old buildings. Therefore, this study aims to identify and develop appropriate heritage conservation strategies in Depok. Data collection was carried out in the Depok Lama area, namely along Jalan Pemuda and several places related to the development of the Depok Lama area, using the observation method. The data used consisted of spatial data, information from relevant stakeholders, and data from various literature studies. The study used a qualitative method with scoring related to the suitability of standards for 15 cultural heritage objects located in the Depok Lama area, followed by gap and SWOT analyses. The results of the study show that there are various potentials that can be developed along with strategies and recommendations that need to be carried out in conservation efforts, namely an integrated strategy based on the SWOT matrix for the Depok Lama cultural heritage area. From the findings of the study, it can also be concluded that there are various colonial-style cultural heritage buildings that are part of the heritage area and have high historical value. The Depok heritage area can become a new identity for this city and boost the economy of the surrounding area through the tourism and historical education sectors.