Adaptive Urban Design Principles for Land Subsidence and Sea Level Rise in Coastal Area of Tambak Lorok, Semarang

Abstract

In recent years, the upward trend of sea level rise caused by climate change continues to increase. This condition threatens urbanization that occurs in urban areas, especially in coastal area. Coastal is a strategic location for various activities such as ports, recreation, fisheries and agriculture, but it is vulnerable to changes caused by community and natural activities. Semarang is one of the coastal city located in the north of Central Java. Dense and slum settlements are dominating the coastal area of Semarang, one of them is fisherman’s settlement in Tambak Lorok. This area has been undergoing land subsidence for a long time and is now threatened by sea level rise due to climate change. The purpose of this study is to formulate adaptive urban design principles on land subsidence and sea level rise in Tambak Lorok, Semarang. This study is carried out with qualitative method using the approach of research and development in building a formula that applies to the conditions formed by land subsidence and sea level rise. The design principles formulated from this study are general principles that serve as guidelines for designing coastal areas that adaptive to land subsidence and sea level rise. We believe, the adaptation of urban space can reduce the impact of the disaster and create a resilient coastal area to reduce the risk of natural-induced disasters.