JURNAL SOSIAL HUMANIORA (JSH)
Vol 16 No 1 (2023)

The Phenomenon of Kampung in Surabaya in Defensible Space Perspective: Case Study on Kampung Tambaksari Surabaya

Tri Widyastuti (Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember)



Article Info

Publish Date
07 Mar 2025

Abstract

Kampungs, simple settlement units commonly found in Indonesian cities,including Surabaya, play a significant role in the city's development,preserving its identity as a metropolitan city with a strong foundation rootedin these traditional communities. Surabaya recognizes the importance ofkampungs and their contribution, evident from the existence of around 5000kampungs within the city. However, being a bustling metropolitan center,Surabaya also faces its fair share of crime-related challenges. One theory thataddresses the relationship between crime and the built environment is thedefensible space theory. To explore this further, a study examines Tambaksari,a kampung within Surabaya, in the context of the current defensible spacetheory. This investigation employs an in-depth observation method to gatherspecific data on Tambaksari as a single case, aiming to provide valuableinsights for stakeholders to formulate more targeted policies that enhance thedevelopment of kampungs in Surabaya while effectively addressing crimerelated issues.

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