THE INFLUENCE OF ADAPTIVE REUSE ON THE VITALITY OF URBAN PUBLIC SPACE: A CASE STUDY OF M BLOC SPACE JAKARTA

Lutfi Primantara, Nurhikmah Budi Hartanti

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Urban development requires public spaces that can support social, cultural, and economic activities in a sustainable manner. One widely adopted approach to revitalizing urban environments is adaptive reuse, which repurposes existing buildings to accommodate new and relevant functions. This study aims to analyze how the implementation of adaptive reuse at M Bloc Space influences visitor preferences and contributes to the vitality of the public space. A quantitative descriptive method was employed, involving 120 respondents who had previously visited M Bloc Space. The research variables include four components of adaptive reuse (sustainability, heritage conservation, functional adaptability, and social–economic revitalization) and five indicators of public space vitality (activity diversity, simultaneous activities, activity duration, social interaction, and physical environmental quality). The findings indicate that adaptive reuse in M Bloc Space is categorized as high with the strongest contribution derived from the preservation of historical character and the presence of local economic activities. Public space vitality is also classified as high largely influenced by the diversity of activities, spatial comfort, and the presence of local tenants that attract visitors. These results confirm that adaptive reuse significantly shapes visitor preferences and enhances the vibrancy of urban public spaces. The study provides theoretical implications for strengthening the concept of urban vitality and practical insights for developing adaptive reuse–based public spaces in urban contexts.

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adaptive reuse; public space vitality; urban public space; M Bloc Space

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