City and identity | Pilar Saga Ichsan | TEDxUPJ

Summary

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Takeaways

• 🌟 Introduction of Pilar Saga Isan, who shares insights on creativity and urban development in South Tangerang.
• 🏙️ The speaker emphasizes the importance of human-centered architecture in urban planning.
• 🎷 Reference to St. Louis as a creative city known for its jazz culture, highlighting its historical significance.
• 🕊️ Discussion of the Pruitt-Igoe housing project, which became a symbol of the failures of modernist architecture.
• ❌ Pruitt-Igoe's lack of identity and failure to meet community needs led to social unrest and eventual demolition.
• 🌍 Baku, Azerbaijan is presented as a model of creative urban development, recognized by UNESCO for its unique identity.
• 👥 South Tangerang has a population of 1.5 million, with a focus on supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the creative economy.
• 🍽️ Culinary arts represent the largest sector of the creative economy in South Tangerang, with 100,000 SMEs contributing to local culture.
• 🤝 The local government plays a crucial role as a facilitator for creative community initiatives and public spaces.
• 🏛️ Projects like Bintaro Design District and annual logo competitions aim to engage local artists and designers in urban identity development.

Q & A

What is Pilar Saga's background?

Pilar Saga is an architect who currently serves as the deputy mayor of South Tangerang. He has experience in both the private sector and government.

What was the main topic of Pilar's speech?

Pilar's speech focused on the relationship between urban development, creativity, and community engagement in South Tangerang.

What comparison does Pilar make to emphasize the importance of local identity in urban planning?

Pilar compares South Tangerang to St. Louis, Missouri, highlighting the failures of the Pruitt-Igoe housing project as a lesson in neglecting local culture and community needs.

How does Pilar describe the impact of the Pruitt-Igoe project?

The Pruitt-Igoe project is described as a failure that led to increased social issues due to its lack of local identity and inadequate support for residents' needs.

Which city does Pilar mention as a successful model for integrating local identity into urban design?

Pilar mentions Baku, Azerbaijan, as a successful model that has achieved recognition as a UNESCO Creative City through its vibrant urban design and cultural integration.

What percentage of South Tangerang's population is engaged in creative industries?

Approximately 10% of South Tangerang's population, which is around 1.5 million, is involved in creative industries.

What role does the government play in supporting the creative economy in South Tangerang?

The government acts as a facilitator by providing support through networking, training, exhibitions, and easing bureaucratic processes to promote creative activities.

What specific sectors within the creative economy does Pilar highlight?

Pilar highlights the culinary sector as one of the most significant within the creative economy in South Tangerang.

What initiatives does the local government undertake to foster creativity among residents?

The local government organizes events, competitions, and public space projects to engage the community and promote local artists and entrepreneurs.

How does Pilar emphasize the importance of public spaces in fostering creativity?

Pilar emphasizes that public spaces should be accessible to all residents, providing a meeting point for community interaction and creativity, and not just for those in developer-controlled areas.