Mapping the Landscape Potential of Jakarta’s Old Town Area Based on the Spirit of Place’s Concept

Abstract As Jakarta undergoes the rapid development with a growing population, the historic Old Town area experience multi transformation, marked by the contamination and urban development. The Old Town area of Jakarta, as an invaluable historical trace, shows the diversity of artifacts and potential that make it a special area in North Jakarta and West Jakarta (Pinangsia, Taman Sari, and Roa Malaka). This study uses an urban landscape approach with the dimensions sense of historic solemnity, sense of community, and sense of risk to detail new resources in the development of the Old Town landscape. Research findings show that the spirit of place in the Roa Malaka area, especially through green open spaces, is the most complete area in terms of sense experience. Spatially, the spirit of the place is centered around the Intan Bridge, prompting the recommendation to turn it into a backdrop for an outdoor museum or open-air museum. This research provides an overview of the potential of the Old Town landscape based on the spirit of place, proposing a practical approach for preserving historical and cultural heritage in the context of sustainable urban development.