Citiesreview 8: Dampak Positif Penataan Chinatown untuk Ekonomi Kota

CitiesReview 8: The Positive Impact of Chinatown Revitalisation on Urban Economy explores the revitalisation of Suryakencana Bogor’s Chinatown heritage corridor and its significant influence on local economic growth and tourism. As one of Bogor’s culinary and commercial hotspots, the area had faced overcrowding and the threat of losing its historical identity.

Authored by Dayinta Pinasthika, Debby Aulia Rabe, Nina Yuniar Tantri, and Purris Rachelina Girsang, the article presents findings from interviews with local businesses and visitors, revealing how the revitalisation shifted economic activity and expanded business opportunities. Micro-businesses such as street food vendors, souvenir shops, and cafes reported increased earnings and visitor numbers. The transformation sparked a positive domino effect across the surrounding local economy— generating growth in sectors from retail to culinary tourism.