Partisipasi Masyarakat dalam Pengelolaan Waterfont City di Pangururan Kabupaten Samosir

Abstract

This study aims to examine community participation in the management of Waterfront City in Pangururan, Samosir Regency, which is a potential area for the development of tourism and the local economy. Waterfront City in Pangururan was chosen because of its strategic position on the shores of Lake Toba, which has high ecosystem and cultural value. Through a qualitative approach with interview and observation methods, this study explores the extent to which local communities are involved in decision-making, planning, and implementation of programs for managing the area. The results of the study indicate that community participation in area management tends to be limited to social and economic aspects, but there are still challenges in increasing community awareness and capacity to be more actively involved in sustainability-based planning and management. Factors such as limited information, low community education, and lack of coordination between related parties are the main obstacles. This study suggests the need to increase community participation through education and facilitation programs so that Waterfront City management can run more inclusively, sustainably, and benefit the welfare of local communities.