Vol. 7 No. 20 (1996)

This paper questions the direction of planning education which is: 1) too oriented toward the practical interest of planning profession; 2) bas ed on the planning perception which is too deterministic and too emphasis on spatial aspect; 3) not fully perceive a more broader role and position of planning in general public; and 4) ignoring the role of planning education as a place for developing planning science. Starting out from the conception that planning is also a "moral discourse", this paper suggests a "holistic" planning education based on the reality that the thought and activity of…

At the end of the Second Long -Term Development Plan (2020), the percentage of urban population in Indonesia will be greater than rural population. This phenomenon will put tremendous pressure on the provision of physical infrastructure to the population. Physical infrastructure is strongly related to Civil Engineering. Entering the 21st century and beyond, the development of civil engineering will be greatly influence by Material Science and Computer Science.The increase of infrastrucure development in the next 25 years will also increase the need for Civil Engineering Human Resources. The…

Globalization in economy has resulted in economic interdependency on a global scale. Economic activities have experienced tertiary proc ess, or activities characterized by the domination of service sector activities. Eventhough this phenomenon is more intensive in developed countries, its implications, nonetheless, will affect the developing countries. At a certain level developing countries will play and experience this new pattern. Developing countries should seize this momentum rightly. Human resources preparation through education is very essential in utilizing this momentum. Planning…

The world is undergoing a very rapid change in almost all aspects of life. So does Indonesia. Being a sub system in this changing world, Indonesia must adjust itself to fit to the future world condition. According to the General Agreement on Trade and Tariffs, the General Agreement on Trade in Services, a new World Trade Organization will be developed. Competition in this new world trade will be international in nature even in the domestic environment, and is perceived to become more and more competitive. It might develop into a cut throat competition.The Indonesian nation that is still a…

This article is intended to describe the current development of planning education in Indonesia and will consist of 3 main issues as follows: Firstly, a quick look at the dynamic of national, regional and local planning development concept and practice, and in line with the need of Indonesian development program this paper is also intended to explore the importance and need of planning education, and lastly this paper is going to discuss the development of planning education in Indonesia.

Entering the 21st century, the world is undergoing a rapid change in many aspects of life. The emergence of a knowledge-based global economy has undermin ed old realities throughout the world, creating opportunities as well as problems. Without more effective urban planning, world cities will not be able to fully benefit from these opportunities. More effective urban planning, as an integral component of urban management, is essential to avoid the breakdown of world cities.This article is trying to present the fallacies and limitations of current urban planning practice against current and…