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The Padang State University Community Service Program (KKN) in Jorong Koto Tingga, Nagari Sirukam, Payung Sekaki District, Solok Regency, West Sumatra, implemented a public space revitalization program through the construction of a creative garden based on rice field views. This program was created in response to the lack of representative public spaces and the decline in social interaction between residents due to modernization. Using a participatory approach, the community and youth of the jorong were involved in every stage, from planning, land clearing, to the construction of seating facilities overlooking the expanse of rice fields. As a result, the empty land was successfully transformed into a functional, aesthetic, and locally valuable public space. The high level of community participation demonstrated the success of the approach implemented and fostered a sense of ownership of the park being built. This program is expected to become a model for revitalizing public spaces based on local potential for other rural areas. Although the construction was not fully completed when the KKN program ended, the community and youth of Jorong Koto Tingga are committed to continuing it independently. This program is expected to become a model for revitalizing public spaces based on local potential for other rural areas with similar characteristics.

The development of smart cities has become a strategic priority for local governments seeking to enhance citizens’ quality of life, strengthen sustainable development, and improve public space management. Kambang Iwak Park in Palembang represents one of the city’s major urban green spaces that has undergone significant revitalization and serves as a case study for smart city implementation in public areas. This study analyzes the application of Cohen’s six smart city dimensions—Smart People, Smart Living, Smart Government, Smart Economy, Smart Mobility, and Smart Environment—and their relationship with Carmona’s six urban design dimensions. This qualitative–descriptive research utilizes visual observations, historical data, and facility documentation extracted from the provided presentation. The findings indicate that Kambang Iwak Park effectively integrates several smart city dimensions, particularly Smart Living, Smart Environment, and Smart Mobility. Nonetheless, issues such as irregular parking, insufficient smart services, and poorly organized street vendors remain challenges. The study concludes that integrating smart city principles with urban design concepts enhances public space quality and supports sustainable urban development in Palembang.

Mosques play a strategic role as centers of worship and community development at the local level, serving not only as places of worship but also as spaces for non-formal religious education. However, many rural mosques are experiencing declining functionality due to limited facilities, human resources, and a lack of sustainable programs. This condition is evident in the Al-Karomah Mosque in Kalibundar Hamlet, where religious activities have declined due to the lack of sustainability of the Al-Qur'an Education Park (TPA) program. This community service activity aims to revitalize the function of the mosque by strengthening the TPA by emphasizing the instilling of religious moderation values ​​and increasing community participation. The method used is Participatory Action Research (PAR) involving mosque administrators, TPA teachers, community leaders, and parents of students through observation, interviews, and documentation of activities. The program implemented includes improving TPA management, teacher training, developing a simple curriculum based on religious moderation, and reactivating Quran recitation activities and habituating worship. The results of the activity indicate an increase in interest in learning the Quran, strengthening the values ​​of tolerance and togetherness, increasing community participation, and growing awareness of the importance of religious moderation. Thus, revitalizing prayer rooms through strengthening TPA is effective in strengthening religiosity while building social harmony based on religious moderation. The method used in this article is Participatory Action Research (PAR), involving mushola management, TPA teachers, community leaders, and parents of students through field observations, interviews with religious figures, and activity documentation. Program activities include improving TPA management, teacher training, developing a simple curriculum based on religious moderation, and reactivating Qur’anic learning and regular worship activities. The results of the program show: (1) increased interest in learning the Qur'an among children and youth, (2) strengthened values of tolerance, togetherness, and social awareness, (3) growing community participation in religious activities, (4) the role of the mushola as a center of religious moderation at the hamlet level, (5) increased participation of students and community members, (6) rising awareness of the importance of religious moderation, and (7) the reestablishment of Mushola Al-Karomah as a center of community religious activities. Thus, revitalizing the mushola through the TPA has proven effective in strengthening religious values while building social harmony based on religious moderation

Urban riverbank areas are strategic spaces that hold ecological, social, cultural, and economic significance. In Pematang Siantar City, the Bah Bolon River has the potential to be developed as a sustainable urban ecotourism corridor. However, its current condition is marked by environmental degradation, infrastructure limitations, and poor spatial utilization. This study aims to identify development strategies that integrate environmental conservation, community-based tourism, and urban revitalization through placemaking and sustainable planning. This research adopts a qualitative descriptive approach focusing on the Bah Bolon River area in Pematang Siantar City. Data were collected through field observations, in-depth interviews with stakeholders, documentation review, and literature studies. The analysis involved descriptive mapping, SWOT analysis, community preference surveys, and land suitability assessments. Findings revealed that three key river segments—RINDAM I/BB area, Jalan Diponegoro–Jalan Jenderal Sudirman corridor, and the Quan Im Temple zone—exhibit varying levels of potential for ecotourism, cultural heritage, and public green space development. Key issues include pollution, informal land use, weak coordination, and insufficient infrastructure. Development opportunities include white-water rafting, thematic parks, spiritual reflection gardens, and creative economic zones. The study proposes an integrated riverbank development strategy, encompassing spatial zoning, ecological restoration, tourism infrastructure, community empowerment, and regional branding. It recommends the establishment of a multi-sector management agency, master planning, and cross-stakeholder collaboration to transform Bah Bolon River into a sustainable, inclusive, and resilient urban corridor.

Green Open Space (RTH) is an essential element in urban development, playing a crucial role in supporting ecological balance, providing shade, producing oxygen, and absorbing pollution. It also serves as a social and cultural space for the community. The neighborhood park located along the banks of the Deli River on Ileng Street, Medan Marelan District, represents a concrete example of this issue. The current condition of Ileng Park reflects a decline in its quality as a green open space. This study aims to identify existing problems in terms of the park's physical condition, functionality, and user activities. It employs a qualitative descriptive approach grounded in a case study framework, with data collected from both primary and secondary sources. The analysis is conducted using a rationalistic site analysis method. The findings indicate that the community perceives a need for the revitalization of the park to enhance comfort, attractiveness, and the implementation of the Islamic Garden Concept, which is considered appropriate for restoring the park’s function as a green open space.

This article explores the integration of creative and historical tourism through a comparative examination of two prominent cultural destinations in East Java, Indonesia: Bandar Grisse in Gresik and the Bung Karno Memorial Park in Blitar. Bandar Grisse, a revitalized old-town district, exemplifies a unique urban tourism model that blends colonial architectural heritage with a contemporary pedestrian-friendly layout reminiscent of Malioboro Street in Yogyakarta. Central to its historical significance is the Garling (Gardu Suling), an iconic heritage structure equipped with a siren, strategically located amidst a multicultural urban fabric encompassing Dutch, Arab, Chinese, and indigenous settlements. The institutionalization of the “Bandar Grisse” tourism brand has catalyzed a series of recurring cultural events, including the annual Bandar Grisse Festival and the biweekly Cokro Ekraf Festival, fostering local creative economies. Complementing this urban heritage is the Bung Karno Memorial Park, a monumental site that not only serves as the final resting place of Indonesia’s first president but also as a locus of national remembrance and civic education. Employing a qualitative descriptive approach, this study underscores the symbiotic relationship between heritage preservation and cultural innovation in promoting sustainable tourism rooted in local identity and historical consciousness.

Community Service (KKN) is a form of intracurricular which is an implementation of the Tridharma of Higher Education providing work and learning experiences for students in community empowerment. This KKN activity is an opportunity for creativity for students to think more critically in helping to advance the village through the potential and natural resources available in the village. Community service activities in the form of KKN are carried out for more than 1 month, starting from November 4 to December 7, 2024, located in Pealinta Dolok Saribu Village. The target of this community service activity is the general public of Pagaran Dolok Saribu village, elementary school children. The service is carried out in several stages, including observation, practice and discussion with village officials. After students conduct a survey of the location around the village, the Community Service Students determine the work program activities, namely 1. Revitalization of the Small Park Environment located in the PKK park, 2. Making Christmas Trees made from used bottle waste. 3. Social Education Activities, free tutoring carried out in the KKN Student post 4. Posyandu activities and elderly gymnastics in Pealinta Dolok Saribu village. Through KKN Activities in Pealinta Dolok Saribu Village, students can provide knowledge, time and energy that they have learned during their time on campus through various work programs that aim to help and provide benefits to the village.

Pasinan Village Park is one of the public spaces that has great potential as a means of recreation, social interaction, and environmental conservation. However, over time, this park has experienced a decline in quality both in terms of infrastructure and biodiversity. This study aims to examine the revitalization process of Pasinan Village Park which involves the active participation of the local community, and to measure its impact on environmental quality and the social life of residents. The research method used is a case study with a qualitative approach, involving field observations, interviews with related parties, and document analysis. The results of the study indicate that the revitalization of the park not only improves the physical condition of the park, but also increases the sense of community ownership of public space, strengthens social ties, and supports local environmental conservation..

Pasinan Village Park is one of the public spaces that has great potential as a means of recreation, social interaction, and environmental conservation. However, over time, this park has experienced a decline in quality both in terms of infrastructure and biodiversity. This study aims to examine the revitalization process of Pasinan Village Park which involves the active participation of the local community, and to measure its impact on environmental quality and the social life of residents. The research method used is a case study with a qualitative approach, involving field observations, interviews with related parties, and document analysis. The results of the study indicate that the revitalization of the park not only improves the physical condition of the park, but also increases the sense of community ownership of public space, strengthens social ties, and supports local environmental conservation..

. KKN is one of the community service activities carried out by students from universities. KKN-T Bela Negara of National Development University “Veteran” East Java was conducted in Bicak Village, Trowulan, Mojokerto. The work program carried out by the KKN-T Bela Negara Group 04 Wave 2 was the revitalization of the Bicak Village Hall park. The park is an open area that has several types of plants, trees, shrubs, bushes and grasses. The condition of the garden at Bicak Village Hall is poorly maintained, some plants are dead and overgrown with grass. This revitalization activity is carried out with several methods from direct observation and survey. As for some of the activities carried out in revitalizing the park, such as community service cleaning the park area and Bicak Village Hall, arranging rocks in the area to the right and left of the park, and planting several ornamental plants. Group 04 Wave 2 KKN-T Bela Negara revitalized the Bicak Village Hall park which aims to increase the SDGs score of the Environmentally Concerned Village, improve the function of the park and increase the aesthetic value of the Village Hall.

Desa Sukaresmi, located in the Cikarang Selatan sub-district of Bekasi Regency, West Java, has experienced rapid population growth in tandem with industrial development in its vicinity Although this increase has brought positive economic impacts, environmental issues, particularly waste management, pose significant challenges The lack of innovation in managing organic and non-organic waste has led to environmental pollution and the loss of green spaces The Real Work Lecture Program (KKN) in Desa Sukaresmi proposes a solution by transforming waste into green elements through the revitalization of the village park Organic waste will be processed into compost to enrich the soil, while non-organic waste will be recycled into park decorations. This program aims to enhance collective awareness among residents about the importance of waste management and environmental preservation, making Desa Sukaresmi a pioneer in sustainable waste management practices that can be emulated by other villages The method used in this service is direct observation in Desa Sukaresmi The results obtained from this service include the revitalization of a beautiful village park in front of the Desa Sukaresmi office, with a satisfaction rating of 90% from the community of Desa Sukaresmi.

Desa Sukaresmi, located in the Cikarang Selatan sub-district of Bekasi Regency, West Java, has experienced rapid population growth in tandem with industrial development in its vicinity Although this increase has brought positive economic impacts, environmental issues, particularly waste management, pose significant challenges The lack of innovation in managing organic and non-organic waste has led to environmental pollution and the loss of green spaces The Real Work Lecture Program (KKN) in Desa Sukaresmi proposes a solution by transforming waste into green elements through the revitalization of the village park Organic waste will be processed into compost to enrich the soil, while non-organic waste will be recycled into park decorations. This program aims to enhance collective awareness among residents about the importance of waste management and environmental preservation, making Desa Sukaresmi a pioneer in sustainable waste management practices that can be emulated by other villages The method used in this service is direct observation in Desa Sukaresmi The results obtained from this service include the revitalization of a beautiful village park in front of the Desa Sukaresmi office, with a satisfaction rating of 90% from the community of Desa Sukaresmi.

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on various aspects of life, including the agricultural and environmental sectors in Karangmulyo Village. Community gardens and parks that were once well-maintained are now experiencing a decline in quality and productivity. This village nursery revitalization program aims to overcome the negative impacts of the pandemic, restore land function, and increase the spirit of the women farmer community. Revitalization steps include improving infrastructure, planting adaptive crops, and implementing sustainable agricultural techniques. In addition, this program also emphasizes the importance of community involvement and solidarity through mutual cooperation and discussion activities. It is hoped that this revitalization can improve the welfare of the community as a whole and ensure the sustainability of the village environment

Yogyakarta City is a City of Culture and Tourism City in Indonesia. The purpose of optimizing the tourism sector is to improve community welfare by utilizing facilities and infrastructure, one of which is a parking lot. The revitalization of parking locations indicates a decrease in the income level of parking attendants around Malioboro. Therefore, efforts are needed to achieve personal financial management based on Financial Attitude and Financial Literacy. This research method uses quantative with parking attendant respondents around the Malioboro area. Data analysis using SEM. The results show that financial attitude affects personal financial management, financial attitude affects financial literacy and financial literacy affects personal financial management. But financial literacy cannot mediate between financial attitudes towards Personal Financial Management.