Dynamics of Industrial Revolution 4.0: Digital Technology Transformation and Cultural Evolution –
Wulandari et al (eds)
© 2021 The Author(s), ISBN 978-1-032-04451-4
The influence of existing activities around public spaces on the
selection of location and type of street vendors’ business. Case study:
Tegallega Park, Bandung, West Java
I. Sudarisman, M.B. Mustafa, M.H.B.M. Isa
Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia
H.F.S. Rusyda
Telkom University, Bandung, Indonesia
ABSTRACT: The presence of street vendors who use public spaces as places of activity has
caused various problems. Tegallega Park as a public space in the form of a park is also affected
due to the presence of street vendors in it. This study aims to see and understand the relationship
between activities around the park and the location selection and type of goods that are traded by
street vendors. The research was conducted using a qualitative descriptive method. Data collection
was carried out by observation and field documentation. Based on the results of the study, it was
found that the level of crowd, type of activity, needs of the community, and goods traded around the
park had an effect on the choice of location and goods sold by street vendors. This understanding
can be used as a basis for consideration in planning public spaces.
Keywords: Tegallega Parks, existing activities, street vendors
1 INTRODUCTION
The number of migrants moving to the city driven by the need for better jobs and income cannot
be matched by the growth of formal sector employment in the destination city. This condition
causes migrants to find alternative employment or other sources of income to meet their daily
needs through the informal economy. One form of the informal economy is street vendors. This
phenomenon occurs in major cities in Indonesia, including Bandung.
Bandung as a big city that continues to grow has a great attraction for newcomers, so the growth
in the number of street vendors also experiences a high increase. The number of street vendors
in the city of Bandung in 2015 based on data from “Bappeda” reached 22,359 traders (Nugraha
Ginanjar 2016).
McGee and Yeung (1977) mentioned that “hawkers as those people who offer goods or services
for sale from public spaces, primarily streets and pavements”. Siti Salamah & Luthfi Muta’ali
(2019) stated that “street vendors generally grow and occupy strategic locations such as trading
areas, residential areas, education areas and other public facilities that create attractiveness. These
street vendors violate existing regulations because they grow in public spaces that can interfere
with public activities, change the function of public spaces, and create a slum impression.”
The street vendors use public spaces as a place to run their business. One of the public spaces
that are favorite places is a city park.
1.1 Tegallega Park
Tegallega Park has a land area of 19.65 Ha (Muhammad Ramadhan & Pranggono 2018). Tegallega
Park is used for various activities such as sports, playing, relaxing, ceremonies, night markets,
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DOI 10.1201/9781003193241-64
Wulandari et al (eds)
© 2021 The Author(s), ISBN 978-1-032-04451-4
The influence of existing activities around public spaces on the
selection of location and type of street vendors’ business. Case study:
Tegallega Park, Bandung, West Java
I. Sudarisman, M.B. Mustafa, M.H.B.M. Isa
Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia
H.F.S. Rusyda
Telkom University, Bandung, Indonesia
ABSTRACT: The presence of street vendors who use public spaces as places of activity has
caused various problems. Tegallega Park as a public space in the form of a park is also affected
due to the presence of street vendors in it. This study aims to see and understand the relationship
between activities around the park and the location selection and type of goods that are traded by
street vendors. The research was conducted using a qualitative descriptive method. Data collection
was carried out by observation and field documentation. Based on the results of the study, it was
found that the level of crowd, type of activity, needs of the community, and goods traded around the
park had an effect on the choice of location and goods sold by street vendors. This understanding
can be used as a basis for consideration in planning public spaces.
Keywords: Tegallega Parks, existing activities, street vendors
1 INTRODUCTION
The number of migrants moving to the city driven by the need for better jobs and income cannot
be matched by the growth of formal sector employment in the destination city. This condition
causes migrants to find alternative employment or other sources of income to meet their daily
needs through the informal economy. One form of the informal economy is street vendors. This
phenomenon occurs in major cities in Indonesia, including Bandung.
Bandung as a big city that continues to grow has a great attraction for newcomers, so the growth
in the number of street vendors also experiences a high increase. The number of street vendors
in the city of Bandung in 2015 based on data from “Bappeda” reached 22,359 traders (Nugraha
Ginanjar 2016).
McGee and Yeung (1977) mentioned that “hawkers as those people who offer goods or services
for sale from public spaces, primarily streets and pavements”. Siti Salamah & Luthfi Muta’ali
(2019) stated that “street vendors generally grow and occupy strategic locations such as trading
areas, residential areas, education areas and other public facilities that create attractiveness. These
street vendors violate existing regulations because they grow in public spaces that can interfere
with public activities, change the function of public spaces, and create a slum impression.”
The street vendors use public spaces as a place to run their business. One of the public spaces
that are favorite places is a city park.
1.1 Tegallega Park
Tegallega Park has a land area of 19.65 Ha (Muhammad Ramadhan & Pranggono 2018). Tegallega
Park is used for various activities such as sports, playing, relaxing, ceremonies, night markets,
346
DOI 10.1201/9781003193241-64