Kalisetu Literacy Park in Kuta Village: Optimization Public Spaces for Children and Adolescents
Keywords:
literacy park, community participation, reading interest, public space management, contextual literacyAbstract
Community service carried out by Kuta Village residents and KKN students in the Kalisetu area has successfully transformed the area from a mere natural tourist destination into an educational and beneficial literacy park. Environmental planning, the installation of literacy-supporting facilities, and the provision of a diverse collection of books on various themes are crucial steps in creating a public space that can attract children and adolescents' interest in reading. Monitoring has shown that the literacy park has been shown to shift negative habits like dating and unproductive activities toward more positive ones, such as reading, discussions, and participating in various educational programs. These findings align with previous research, which suggests that contextually developed literacy can strengthen critical thinking skills, shape character, and prepare the younger generation to face future challenges. The Kalisetu literacy park is now a concrete example of community-led public space management, whose sustainability depends heavily on a shared commitment to maintaining cleanliness, enriching the book collection, and organizing relevant activities on an ongoing basis.
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