Equitable Regional Development: Assessment Of The Spatial Structural Plan Of West Kotawaringin District

Abstract

Abstract. The equitable development of the entire region is essential for achieving fair and uniform well-being in the community. This research aims to identify regional development inequality and assess the suitability of the spatial structure plan in the Spatial Planning of Kotawaringin Barat Regency. The study employs a quantitative approach, utilizing scalogram analysis, Marshall centrality index, and regional interaction analysis. Suitability and evaluation are conducted by comparing the analysis results with the spatial structure plan outlined in the Regional Spatial Plan (RTRW) of Kotawaringin Barat Regency. The research findings indicate that: 1) Arut Selatan Sub-district is classified as the order I, serving as the primary urban service center in Kotawaringin Barat Regency with the highest value; 2) there is an unequal distribution of population and facilities across sub-districts, evidenced by the absence of sub-districts meeting order II and III criteria; 3) there is a discrepancy in determining the hierarchy of service center in the spatial structure plan of the RTRW Kotawaringin Barat Regency. Recommendations for the Regency government are to reevaluate the spatial structure plan in the RTRW and improve the distribution of service facilities across the entire region of Kotawaringin Barat Regency.

Keyword: centrality index, city center, regional interactions, scalogram, spatial planning.