Directions of Settlement Development in Banda Aceh City based on Land Capability

Banda Aceh City is the center of government and economic activity of Aceh Province. Designated as central city of Aceh Province, Banda aceh often faces a problem of not considering the population growth and land availability. This research is based on the increasing need of land caused by population growth, while the potential land for development continues to decrease. The land capability analysis aims to assess the level of land capability for development based on physical aspects so that land use can be carried out optimally and sustainably. The physical aspects of land capability are then called land capability unit. From the nine units analyzed, mostly represent high land capability class, except drainage and natural disaster unit. The results of the land capability analysis dividing Banda Aceh City into two classes. Class D or area with high development capability takes the widest part or 4,394 Ha (74.4%) and the rest 1,508 Ha (25.6%) is Class C or moderate development capability. Based on this condition, the direction of settlement development could be developed is about 26% or 190.3 Ha. Therefore, appropriate direction is needed for the sustainability of settlements in the future.