Analysis of the Design Planning for the Special Economic Zone: Nongsa Digital Park as a Digital Hub

Abstract

Nongsa Digital Park is a Special Economic Zone in Batam, Riau Islands, with a focus on the digital and tourism ecosystem. Its strategic location near the Singapore border presents an opportunity to develop the digital sector in Indonesia’s maritime region. The competition among ASEAN Special Economic Zones makes Nongsa Digital Park unique. The purpose of this study is to propose a planning concept for the development of the Special Economic Zone, Nongsa Digital Park, as a Digital Hub with potential for growth in Southeast Asia. This study employs qualitative methodologies, including interviews, observations, and visual analysis using Google Earth. It analyzes the policy framework of Nongsa Digital Park as a Digital Hub. Upon further investigation, this Special Economic Zone is supported by central government policies and spatial planning alignment. The zone has the potential for expansion due to the increasing demand for data centers and digital businesses.