FIB Unpad Highlights Sustainable Campus Development Through Kantin Inspirasa
Jatinangor, September 2025 — The Faculty of Cultural Sciences (FIB) at Universitas Padjadjaran proudly announces the development of Kantin Inspirasa. This new campus facility demonstrates Unpad’s commitment to sustainable planning, community empowerment, and strategic resource use. Built on a previously underused brownfield site, this canteen project has successfully transformed idle land into a functional, modern, and inclusive space for students, lecturers, and staff.
The site where Kantin Inspirasa now stands was once an underused brownfield area, left dormant and unproductive within the Jatinangor campus. By repurposing the land, Universitas Padjadjaran demonstrates how sustainable campus development can optimize existing resources, reduce environmental impact, and revitalize unused spaces.
Beyond its environmental benefits, Kantin Inspirasa provides notable social and cultural advantages to campus life. The facility acts as a gathering spot where students, faculty, and visitors can come together not only to dine but also to have conversations, share ideas, and build a stronger sense of community.
The canteen offers a variety of food options at affordable prices, creating a space that is both functional and inclusive. It also features comfortable seating areas and open spaces designed to promote interaction, creativity, and collaboration among members of the academic community.
Kantin Inspirasa also promotes economic empowerment by offering opportunities for local food vendors and small businesses to operate within the facility. This supports Unpad’s mission to strengthen community partnerships and boost regional economic development while upholding high standards of quality and sustainability.
The project demonstrates Universitas Padjadjaran’s commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) and SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production). By revitalizing brownfield land and repurposing it for student-focused use, Kantin Inspirasa exemplifies sustainable and innovative campus planning.
The success of Kantin Inspirasa is expected to serve as a model for future infrastructure projects at Universitas Padjadjaran. With many campuses across Indonesia facing challenges in managing land and facilities, Unpad hopes this initiative can act as a reference for how universities can balance practical needs with sustainability and long-term planning.
By transforming a neglected site into a productive facility, Unpad reaffirms its identity as a university that innovates for both present and future generations. The presence of Kantin Inspirasa signifies not only the creation of a new dining space but also a commitment to building a campus environment that is inclusive, sustainable, and inspiring.
With Kantin Inspirasa now operating as a vibrant part of campus life, Universitas Padjadjaran continues to demonstrate its role as a pioneer in sustainable academic development. This initiative highlights that campus facilities can go beyond their basic functions: they can shape culture, strengthen community ties, and embody values of innovation and responsibility.
