Implementation of the "Throne for the People" Principle in the Management of Sultan Ground and Pakualaman Ground in Yogyakarta, Indonesia: Spatial Planning and Welfare Perspective

This article discusses the application of the concept of "throne for the people" in the management of Sultan Ground and Pakualaman Ground in Yogyakarta with a spatial planning and welfare perspective. The high level of urbanization in the city of Yogyakarta has made this area a city with a high population density. However, this condition is not balanced with the availability of adequate housing, so that areas that should not be used as settlements, such as riverbanks, are now inhabited by the community. To formulate a solution to overcome the problem of densely populated settlements, Sultan Hamengkubuwono IX initiated a concept of "Throne for the People" which prioritizes the interests of the people. This study uses a qualitative approach through literature studies to collect and analyze relevant data. Data sources include laws, books, government documents, and academic articles related to the fulfillment of housing needs. The results of the study indicate that the government can withdraw permits in riverbank areas andrelocate people living on riverbanks to vertical housing based on flats built on SG/PAG land through collaboration between the government and the institutions of the Sultanate and Duchy. This scheme not only addresses the problem of slums, but also combines the preservation of tradition, modernization, and sustainability of spatial planning. With a participatory approach that involves the community in the decision-making process, this policy is expected to provide fair access to urban space, break the cycle of structural inequality, and create equitable social welfare.