PERKEMBANGAN POLA SPASIAL KOTA KUPANG DALAM KONTEKS PEMBANGUNAN KOTA BARU PEMERINTAHAN

Since the development of the new town, the growth of Kupang city has shown a continuous change of both physical and non physical aspects. This study aims to documents the development of spatial patterns of Kupang city after the development of a new town. It documents the development process from both physical and non physical aspects, understanding the processes and the factors which trigger the development of Kupang city. The research method used in this study is a qualitative method. The locus of the research is on the BWK II, precisely in the Kelapa Lima district and some areas adjacent to BWK II which is affected by the new town development. Meanwhile, the analysis technique used is descriptive analysis of processes and trend analysis through visual display thematic maps according to developmental periods. This study concluded that the spatial pattern development of Kupang city oriented in the new town region, which shows a continuous change of both physical and non physical aspects. The development of government new town seems evolving as a multi-functional area with optional new sectors such as offices, education, industry, trade in services, recreation, housing, improved infrastructure and so on, making the new town as a center of activity. The growth of the new town particularly by general policy is influeneed. It is also clear that the new town influence of the spatial pattern development of Kupang city is significantly. It future Kupang city, growth rapidly because it captures opportunities offer by strategic location which is in the borders with East Timor and Australia