Efforts to Expand Welfare: The Role of Public Economics in the Essentiality of Pedestrian Friendly City Development in Makassar City
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.56750/cesjv9i3.1892Keywords:
Public Economics, Pedestrian Infrastructure, Community Welfare, Sustainable Urban Development, Makassar CityAbstract
This study investigates the essential role of public economics in achieving pedestrian friendly city development and its subsequent impact on community welfare in Makassar City. Although pedestrian-friendly development is proven crucial for improving public welfare, the current urban spatial reality in Makassar is far from ideal, with sidewalks frequently misused for parking and street vending, and lacking basic inclusive facilities such as disability paths and trash cans. This market failure necessitates public economic intervention, primarily through the local government's role, to distribute resources efficiently and restore the social welfare function. The research aims to analyze the direct influence of the Role of Public Economics (X) on Pedestrian Friendly City Development (Y), the influence of (Y) on Community Welfare (Z), the influence of (X) on (Z), and specifically the mediating role of (Y) between (X) and (Z). Employing a quantitative, causal-associative approach, the study uses Structural Equation Modeling - Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) for data analysis. Data will be collected through questionnaires distributed to an expected sample of 100 to 200 users of pedestrian facilities in strategic areas of Makassar, such as Losari Beach and Jalan Penghibur. The findings are expected to demonstrate how effective public policy can support more inclusive and sustainable urban development.
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