Spatial Optimization Strategies for Post-Mining Areas in Cempaka: Integrating Land Reclamation with Community-Based Development

Artisanal mining activities in Cempaka District, Banjarbaru, have left significant spatial and ecological impacts, including abandoned excavation pits, informal settlements, and ecosystem degradation. This study aims to analyze the transformation of the post-mining landscape and formulate strategic approaches for sustainable spatial utilization. A qualitative-descriptive approach was employed, combining spatial overlay analysis, stakeholder interviews, field observations, and a review of spatial planning documents. The findings reveal a mismatch between actual land use and designated spatial functions in the existing spatial plan, triggering spatial conflicts and ecological risks. Despite these challenges, the area holds strategic potential to be redeveloped into zones for ecotourism, adaptive agroforestry, and community-based economic hubs. Key recommendations include integrating reclamation programs into spatial planning policies, establishing participatory zoning frameworks, and strengthening local identity as a foundation for inclusive and sustainable post-mining area regeneration.