Public Space Placemaking Study in The Teladan Stadium Area, Medan

A public space in urban areas is essentially intended for the community to socialize safely and comfortably conduct various activities. Public spaces, especially in large cities, significantly influence the activities of the city's residents. Parks and streets are frequently used by the community for their daily activities. Teladan Stadium area is one of the public open spaces in Medan City that accommodates diverse activities and serves as a common destination for community activities. The purpose of this research is to assess the effectiveness of this public open space using placemaking approaches with criteria such as sociability, uses and activities, access and linkage, and comfort and image (Bohl, 2002). This study aims to provide insights and policies for addressing issues in public spaces through Placemaking approaches. It utilizes a qualitative descriptive method, mapping community activities in the public space (Behaviour Mapping) around Teladan Stadium in Medan, to understand whether placemaking is occurring and efforts to transform the existing space into a place where activities are actively conducted.