Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) has demonstrated a commitment to sustainable development by engaging in projects that involve building on brownfield sites. A notable example is the construction of the Smart and Green Learning Center (SGLC) within the Faculty of Engineering. This facility was developed on the former Faculty of Engineering Central Office (KPFT) site, effectively repurposing previously developed land. The SGLC is designed with green building principles, emphasising energy efficiency and environmental sustainability (https://etd.repository.ugm.ac.id/penelitian/detail/190532).
The Gelanggang Inovasi dan Kreativitas (GIK) at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) exemplifies the university’s commitment to sustainable development through the redevelopment of brownfield sites. Constructed on the former locations of the Gelanggang Mahasiswa and the Pusat Kebudayaan Koesnadi Hardjasoemantri (PKKH), the GIK project revitalised previously developed land to create a modern facility that fosters innovation and creativity among students (https://ugm.ac.id/id/berita/gik-ugm-mewujudkan-pembelajaran-praktik-dunia-usaha-di-dalam-kampus/).
By undertaking such projects, UGM not only optimises land use but also aligns with sustainable urban development practices, reducing the need for new land development and mitigating environmental impacts. By repurposing existing sites, UGM demonstrates a commitment to environmental stewardship and resource efficiency.
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