Evictions and Social Protest: The Impact of Development on Residential Space on Laelae Island, Makassar City, South Sulawesi

Abstract

Objective: This paper examines the process of eviction of residential areas carried out by the Makassar City government in collaboration with private entrepreneurs for reasons of development and urban spatial planning. The lack of socialization and the establishment of policies that do not involve citizens in the decision-making process have led to social protests. This study is especially important in the study of urban space in relation to sustainable development which requires the involvement of various parties in the planning process. Method: This research will explain the phenomenon of evictions and social protests using qualitative data. Research data was obtained through interviews with related parties, direct field observation visits to the research location, as well as documentation, namely the use of government document sources and related personal collections related to the problems studied. Result: The eviction of residential areas in the form of relocation was carried out by the Makassar city government in collaboration with local entrepreneurs with the aim of reorganizing space as well as developing tourist areas. The problem is due to incomplete socialization and a lack of involving residents in planning, so it is considered legally flawed in terms of procedures. Conclusion: City development policies, including spatial planning and residential relocation, are actually in line with the concept of sustainable development. It's just that the planning process and policy determination require the involvement of various parties.