Sherley Ika Christanti, Wiwit Setyowati, Rm Bambang Setyohadi Kuswarna Putra, Prita Hanaya Gulton, Syarwah Nailah Fara Ramadhani

URBAN PLANNING STRATEGY FOR HYBRID SETTLEMENTS: MIXED-USE APPROACHES IN KAMPUNG PETEK, SEMARANG

Introduction

Urban planning strategy for hybrid settlements: mixed-use approaches in kampung petek, semarang. Explore urban planning strategies for hybrid settlements in Kampung Petek, Semarang. Learn how mixed-use approaches can preserve cultural diversity amidst modernization challenges.

Abstract

Kampung Melayu Petek in North Semarang serves as case study illustrating how the interplay of cultural hybridity and historical stratification has resulted in a distinctive urban morphology characterized by mixed land uses and multicultural spatial configurations. This research investigates the viability of strategic mixed-use development as an instrumental planning to preserve and augment these hybrid characteristics while simultaneously addressing contemporary urban dilemmas. Objectives: The primary aim of this study is to investigate methodologies for the preservation and enhancement of cultural hybridity and historical layering in Kampung Melayu Petek through strategic mixed-use development initiatives. Methodology and results: This research employs a qualitative case study methodology focused on Kampung Melayu Petek, North Semarang, using field observations, interviews, and document analysis through a qualitative descriptive lens and phenomenological perspective to scrutinize the influence of acculturation on the hybrid multicultural spatial organization and its manifestations. The findings reveal that the coexistence of Arab, Chinese, Javanese, and Malay-Banjar communities has created a distinctive spatial mosaic of shop-houses (ruko), inward-facing courtyards, and adaptable land uses—an organic form of mixed-use urbanism that is increasingly threatened by modernization, infrastructure expansion, and rigid regulatory paradigms. Conclusion, significance, and impact study: This study highlights the promise of culturally-informed mixed-use planning as a sustainable paradigm for heritage-sensitive urban environments, offering a replicable framework for other multicultural settlements in Indonesia.

Review

This research proposes a timely and relevant investigation into urban planning strategies for "hybrid settlements," focusing on mixed-use approaches within Kampung Petek, Semarang. The abstract effectively introduces Kampung Melayu Petek as a compelling case study, characterized by a rich interplay of cultural hybridity and historical stratification that has shaped its unique urban morphology. The study's primary objective to preserve and augment these distinctive characteristics through strategic mixed-use development, while simultaneously addressing contemporary urban dilemmas, positions it as a valuable contribution to discussions around heritage conservation and sustainable urbanism in multicultural contexts. The methodology employed, a qualitative case study utilizing field observations, interviews, and document analysis through a qualitative descriptive and phenomenological lens, appears well-suited to scrutinize the complex influence of acculturation on the spatial organization of Kampung Melayu Petek. The findings succinctly highlight the creation of a distinctive spatial mosaic—comprising shop-houses, inward-facing courtyards, and adaptable land uses—resulting from the coexistence of diverse communities (Arab, Chinese, Javanese, and Malay-Banjar). This "organic form of mixed-use urbanism" is presented as increasingly vulnerable to external pressures such as modernization, infrastructure expansion, and rigid regulatory paradigms, underscoring the urgency of the proposed planning interventions. In conclusion, this study powerfully advocates for culturally-informed mixed-use planning as a sustainable paradigm for heritage-sensitive urban environments. Its significance lies not only in providing a deep understanding of the intricate dynamics within Kampung Petek but also in offering a potentially replicable framework for other multicultural settlements facing similar challenges across Indonesia. The research promises to contribute substantially to the field of urban planning by championing context-specific, adaptive strategies over standardized approaches, thereby fostering the preservation of invaluable cultural landscapes.

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