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This research aims to develop a strategy to increase community participation in instigating a Detailed Spatial Plan (RDTR) for the Southern Region of Kota Denpasar to minimize deviations during its implementation.This research used a mixed method, preceded by a qualitative data collection, and then progressed to a quantitative data collection.Distribution of questionnaires aided both started in January and ended in May 2024.Three forms of analysis are used: qualitative descriptive analysis, interval analysis, and SWOT.Study findings show that the stage of community participation falls into the category of consultation level -the fourth step on Arnstein's participation ladder.This is included in the degree of tokenism category.Based on the internal-external (IE) matrix analysis results in SWOT, the position of community participation is in cell II.The appropriate strategy to be used is the growth and development strategy.At this stage, the required actions are either intensive (information, dissemination, strengthening regulations, and innovation) or integrative (controlling information, strengthening human resource capacity, and cooperation/partnership).This research also leads to a range of opportunities to conduct further studies discussing community participation in policy conformance, land utilization control, and the application of e-participation and partnership.