Riung Participatory Design Model: Empowering Sustainable Urban Kampong Regeneration in Indonesia
Journal Title: Journal of Urban Development and Management - Year 2024, Vol 3, Issue 4
Abstract
The Riung Participatory Design (RPD) model has been developed as a strategy for fostering sustainable community development and regeneration in Indonesia’s urban kampongs. This model integrates participatory design principles with design thinking methodologies to address the complex challenges faced by urban kampongs. The first stage of the RPD model, the Re-visit Participatory Art approach, investigates key dimensions such as relational dynamics, regional vitality, socio-cultural engagement, and territorial identity. Research findings highlight four significant factors: (1) robust community ties, wherein local residents collaboratively engage in problem-solving through the Indonesian cultural practice of ‘gotong royong’; (2) the preservation and promotion of local traditions by the community; (3) the presence of symbolic artifacts that reflect local values and wisdom; and (4) the articulation of distinct territorial narratives within the kampong environment. In the second stage, the model employs a hybrid approach that combines participatory art with design thinking, mobilising communities for active participation in place-making processes. This approach was applied across three case study locations: Kampong Pelangi in Semarang (Central Java), Kampong Sukapura in North Jakarta, and Kampong Pondok Pucung in South Tangerang (Banten, West Java). The participatory evaluation conducted during the regeneration of these urban kampongs revealed the critical role of local actors in driving sustainable urban transformation. The study assesses community participation through the lens of eight characteristics of sustainable communities, thereby demonstrating the relevance of the RPD model in urban kampong regeneration. The findings indicate that an integrated and contextually adapted participatory design model is essential for addressing the unique socio-cultural and territorial dynamics of Indonesian urban kampongs. This research contributes to the understanding of how participatory design can be effectively employed to regenerate urban spaces while fostering sustainable, community-driven development.
Authors and Affiliations
Ernest Irwandi, Martin L. Katoppo, Ruth Oppusunggu
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