Social Resilience After Slum Relocation: Case Study of Karang Mumus River Revitalization in Samarinda City

Authors

  • Zulkifli Abdullah Mulawarman University, Samarinda
  • Ian Tubangsa Mulawarman University, Samarinda
  • Novita Surya Ningsih Mulawarman University, Samarinda
  • Aryanti Situmorang Mulawarman University, Samarinda

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21154/asanka.v7i1.13690

Keywords:

Adaptive capacity, Coping capacity, Slum area, Social capital, Social resilience

Abstract

River revitalization not only results in physical changes but also creates structural pressures, such as relocation and changes in people's living spaces. This study aims to analyze the dynamics of the community's social resilience in slum areas following the Karang Mumus River revitalization project in Samarinda City. This study uses a qualitative case study design and employs purposive sampling to select informants. Data was collected through in-depth interviews and documentation. Research results show that residents who stay develop resilience, grounded in the sustainability of space, as seen through the utilization of still-owned residential assets, the sustainability of informal economic activities, and strong social ties and trust networks among residents. Meanwhile, residents who move exhibit a more dynamic and transformative form of resilience, able to reorganize livelihood strategies, use compensation as initial capital, and rebuild social networks in new environments. These findings are expected to inform the formulation of development policies that are not only assessed on the basis of physical outcomes alone but also capable of supporting the social life of the affected community.

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2026-06-20

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