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

Abstrak

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 rooted
in these traditional communities. Surabaya recognizes the importance of
kampungs and their contribution, evident from the existence of around 5000
kampungs within the city. However, being a bustling metropolitan center,
Surabaya also faces its fair share of crime-related challenges. One theory that
addresses the relationship between crime and the built environment is the
defensible space theory. To explore this further, a study examines Tambaksari,
a kampung within Surabaya, in the context of the current defensible space
theory. This investigation employs an in-depth observation method to gather
specific data on Tambaksari as a single case, aiming to provide valuable
insights for stakeholders to formulate more targeted policies that enhance the
development of kampungs in Surabaya while effectively addressing crimerelated issues.