SOCIO-CULTURAL RESILIENCE FRAMEWORK FOR THE SUSTAINABILITY OF THE SEA TRIBES COMMUNITY OF THE INSULAR CITY

Abstract

Since 2000, industrial development in Batam, Indonesia, has led to urbanization and limited land, which has expanded to coastal settlements and threatened the community’s social and cultural values. This problem needs to be addressed by the government efficiently and inclusively to ensure sustainable development that preserves local identity. This study formulated a socio-cultural resilience framework for Batam’s local sustainability identity. The research used mixed methods, including a questionnaire among the Suku Laut aged 21-60 years, field observations, and expert interviews. This study used LSR, SPSS, AHP, and City Resilience Framework theory. Three indicators defined the socio-cultural resilience framework: people (human and employment), organizations (economy and society), and knowledge (education). The contribution of this study to the government’s sustainable planning and management considerations includes the development of affordable and culturally appropriate housing, the creation of livelihood opportunities, the building of public trust, and the implementation of education strategies that address the needs of the Suku Laut community. The research has a far-reaching positive impact across diverse sectors, benefiting the Suku Laut community and the broader stakeholders involved in Batam’s development and cultural preservation, urban planning, policymaking, community empowerment, academic discourse, and cultural heritage conservation.