The Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Diponegoro University (Undip) in collaboration with the Undip Architecture Alumni (ARGADIPTA) successfully held a national seminar on Thursday (10/11) at the Prof. Soedarto SH Building, Undip Tembalang campus.
This activity is a series of the 60th Anniversary of the Department of Architecture FT Undip, the 64th Anniversary of the Faculty of Engineering Undip, and the 65th Anniversary of Undip. The theme raised at the seminar is “Looking Beyond Nusantara, Examining the Dreams and Aspirations Behind Overall Development in Indonesia”.
The event was attended by the Minister of Public Works and Public Housing Dr. Ir. M. Basuki Hadimuljono, M.Sc represented by Ir. Diana Kusumastuti, M.T. as Director General of Cipta Karya Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing, Deputy Governor of Central Java H. Taj Yasin Maimoen, Rector of Undip Prof. Dr. Yos Johan Utama, S.H., M.Hum., Dean of FT Undip Prof. Ir. M. Agung Wibowo, M.M., M.Sc., Ph.D., and participants in the national seminar.
The national seminar moderated by Dr. Ir. Agung Dwiyanto, MSA, IAI., presented several speakers, namely Taufan Madiasworo as the Head of Sub-Directorate for Integrated Housing Infrastructure Implementation, Prof. (emeritus). Ir. Totok Roesmanto, M.Eng. as Undip Professional Architect/Professor 2007-2022, Prof. Dr. Ir. Edi Purwanto, M.T. who is currently a Professor of Architecture at Undip and an Expert in Urban and Regional Design, and Prof. Ir. M. Agung Wibowo, M.M., M.Sc., Ph.D., who currently serves as the Dean of FT Undip.
Starting his remarks, the Deputy Governor of Central Java, H. Taj Yasin Maimoen explained that development has been going on for a long time now with the aim of advancing the nation and state. “We must have the mindset that development is to advance our nation and our country.” explained Taj Yasin.
According to Taj Yasin, development does not only focus on infrastructure development but can cover all aspects, one of which is the development of New and Renewable Energy (EBT). From this development process, it is expected that economic growth can increase.
Furthermore, Taj Yasin explained several regional development strategies in Central Java, including the construction of new economic growth centers, increasing urban-rural connectivity, developing regional infrastructure, improving protected area management, community economic equity, developing strategic tourist destinations and attractions, and development of compact urban settlement systems.
Representing the Minister of Public Works and Public Housing, Ir. Diana Kusumastuti, M.T as the Director General of Cipta Karya Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing explained the description and expectations of infrastructure development in Indonesia.
Diana explained that infrastructure development is a catalyst for achieving prosperity which is present in maintaining the sustainability of a nation’s civilization. “The implementation of this infrastructure must be able to adapt and also adopt the latest technological developments to overcome the problems faced as well as to answer future challenges.” she explained.
Diana added that infrastructure development cannot be carried out by one party alone, but requires synergy and collaboration involving stakeholders from government, business, community, academia, and the media according to their roles and authorities.
“I hope that there will be better partnerships and synergy between the Ministry of PUPR and Diponegoro University, especially in developing human resources and research related to the development of future urban technological innovations.” explained Diana.
Meanwhile, Undip Rector, Prof. Dr. Yos Johan Utama, S.H., M.Hum. Invited all parties involved in national development to uphold integrity. “When we plan what we need to do for this country, then I believe the key is integrity. Are we going to provide a true historical record in this development or is it just a mere project.” he explained.
“Let’s maintain integrity together. That we are building Nusantara not because there is a project, not because then there will be distribution of facilities, not because of all that, but because it is based on good integrity.” added Prof. Yos.
This national seminar was held to discuss big dreams and development policies, especially infrastructure in Indonesia in order to contribute ideas to create an ideal city for its users. The national seminar on thinking about development certainly supports the 2030 SDGs for urban development, namely Sustainable Cities and Community.
This activity also offers an opportunity to gain insight and knowledge about the extent to which development policies are part of the ideal city approach, as well as how this can be done through professional practice and pedagogy in the fields of architecture and cities.
