Maryo Inri Pratama, Rut Nauli Hosana, Luh Made Wisnu Satyaninggrat, Rahmat Aris Pratomo

Aligning Middle-Class First-Time Homebuyers Preferences with Stakeholder Perception A Comprehensive Study in North Balikpapan

Introduction

Aligning middle-class first-time homebuyers preferences with stakeholder perception a comprehensive study in north balikpapan. Explore gaps between middle-class first-time homebuyers' preferences and stakeholder perceptions in North Balikpapan's housing planning. Essential for sustainable housing development near IKN.

Abstract

North Balikpapan District faces significant challenges in housing planning due to population growth and the announcement of the new capital city (IKN) development in East Kalimantan. Achieving optimal housing provision requires synchronization between community preferences and stakeholder perceptions. This study aims to identify the priority gaps between both parties in housing selection. The Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) method was used to analyze community preferences, and interviews were conducted with four key stakeholders: the government, subsidized housing developers, commercial housing developers, and the housing developer association. Secondary data were sourced from a previous study that involved a community questionnaire. The results reveal significant differences in priorities: the community prioritizes availability of facilities and infrastructure, accessibility, and environmental comfort, while stakeholders emphasize financing and house design and quality. These misalignments may affect community satisfaction regarding their living environment and access to public facilities. The implications of this study highlight the importance of policy synchronization between the government and developers to bridge this gap, ensuring more inclusive and sustainable housing development in line with the evolving needs of the community. The model derived from this study can be applied to regions experiencing rapid growth, where the majority of the population is of productive age and falls into the middle-income category, to better meet the needs of the growing population.

Review

This study tackles a highly relevant issue in urban planning, particularly in rapidly developing regions like North Balikpapan: the crucial misalignment between community housing preferences and stakeholder perceptions. The paper effectively highlights a significant problem where middle-class first-time homebuyers prioritize essential amenities like facilities, infrastructure, accessibility, and environmental comfort, while key stakeholders, including government and developers, focus on financing and house design/quality. The application of AHP for community preferences, complemented by interviews with a defined set of stakeholders, offers a structured approach to identifying these critical priority gaps. The findings provide a strong foundation for understanding potential sources of dissatisfaction and underscore the urgent need for policy synchronization to foster more inclusive and sustainable housing development. While the study presents valuable insights, certain aspects of its methodology and scope warrant further consideration. The reliance on secondary data from a "previous study that involved a community questionnaire" for the AHP analysis of community preferences, rather than primary data collection for this specific research, introduces a potential limitation. It is not explicitly clear if the AHP itself was applied to *new* analysis of that secondary data or if the AHP results were merely *reported* from the previous study. Furthermore, while the four interviewed key stakeholders are undoubtedly important, the relatively small number could limit the breadth and depth of the "stakeholder perception" captured, potentially overlooking nuances from other influential groups or a wider range of perspectives within the existing categories. Clarifying the specific nature of the "previous study" and its alignment with the target demographic of "middle-class first-time homebuyers" would enhance the methodological robustness. Despite these points, the study offers a timely and important contribution to the discourse on housing development in high-growth areas. The identified discrepancies between community and stakeholder priorities are critical for policymakers and developers alike, serving as a vital call to action for integrating user-centric planning. The proposed model's applicability to other regions experiencing rapid growth and a predominantly productive, middle-income population is a significant strength, suggesting its potential for broader impact beyond North Balikpapan. Future research could benefit from a deeper qualitative exploration into the *reasons* behind these priority differences from both sides, as well as an expanded primary data collection from the target community to validate and refine the AHP findings, ultimately leading to more actionable and context-specific policy recommendations.

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