Place-Making Approach in Transforming Community Gardens into Tourist Attractions in Guwosari, Bantul, Yogyakarta

Yosi Septa MUTIARNI; Uswatun Nurul  BANDIYAH; Besti Ismi  RIYANISMA; Risky  SETIAWAN

doi:10.38142/jtep.v5i4.1525

Authors

Yosi Septa MUTIARNI Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Uswatun Nurul BANDIYAH Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Besti Ismi RIYANISMA Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Risky SETIAWAN Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.38142/jtep.v5i4.1525

Keywords:

Agritourism, Community Garden, Placemaking, Sustainable Tourism, Urban Farming

Abstract

Urban farming in community gardens has been increasingly recognized as spaces that support various activities, from environmental sustainability, community resilience, to food security. Now, these spaces have gotten more attention due to their potential as tourist destinations, providing chances for cultural, educational, and experiential tourism activities. This study examines the potential of the community garden in Guwosari, especially Iroyudan, Bantul, as a tourist attraction using the role of space in sustainable tourism, place-making, and tourism geography. The possibility of a community garden as a tourist attraction is assessed using a qualitative approach to highlight the role of placemaking and particularly explores the key factors for integrating agritourism within urban tourism frameworks. Findings indicate that Iroyudan Community Garden offers rich experiential tourism opportunities, including educational farm tours, farm-to-table experiences, direct agricultural workshops, and cultural heritage integration. However, challenges such as infrastructure limitations, community readiness, and policy support must be addressed to ensure sustainable development.

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