Patterns of utilization of residential spaces affected by the tsunami in donggala regency

Abstract

Settlements are an artificial environment that is formed and is strongly influenced by the local socio-cultural and climate. To remain in the unit of the residential setting, the settler will make adjustments based on his needs in a settlement system. This research aims to develop a pattern of living space for people affected by the tsunami in a settlement system. The study used a qualitative phenomenological approach to examine the settlements and environment in Wani II Village directly affected by the earthquake and tsunami. The unit of analysis includes housing, community activities, and community behavior in land use. The research design looks at the overall location description, sees the relationship between systems, gives meaning to social settings, analyzes data in the field through interpersonal relationships, and combines respondent information. The inductive method is used to continuously analyze the study cases as a purposively selected objective sample. The residential environment unit in Wani II Village, Tanantovea District, Donggala Regency, forms a clustered (concentrated) pattern, oriented to the environmental center, public facilities, social facilities, and existing ecological facilities and infrastructure. The settlement pattern formed is influenced by; a) the existence of worship facilities (old mosque); port facilities (pier); and c) the existing design of environmental roads. The land-use patterns are influenced by; 1) social resilience and cohesion built through social sense; 2) mutual trust between settlers; and 3) respect for existing culture and values. Several residential units that functioned as places of business were repaired and rebuilt on the existing site. The informal sector business spaces utilize the remaining areas that are still permitted for development. Residual land formed between buildings and between buildings and environmental roads and land for housing sites that have collapsed due to the earthquake and tsunami is the most dominant living space used for various activities that can support the lives of settlers with or without government assistance. Research conclusions are ‘local theories’ or ‘substantive theories,’ which apply specifically to the research area and are provisional.