Batik Kampong in Semarang
Nany yuliastuty,SuzannaR.S,Jamiatus sholihah,Ervina Prihandani,Francisca R.Manurung

Architecture Program, Civil Engineering Department, Engineering Faculty, Universitas Negeri Semarang
2 Architecture and Urban Doctoral Program, Diponegoro University

Abstract

Kampung Batik Semarang is a common name of a specific yet traditional urban settlement located in northern city center of Semarang because of its leading economic in batik making. It has a strong root of resiliency based on its history in recovering the community^s economic and neighbourhood. The aim of this study is to identify the resiliency of kampong batik after certain disaster in the past and the rise and fall of its development. The study is using qualitative approach and descriptive analysis to get depth discussion of efforts of stakeholders and the development of the settlement that leads to the sustainability of this kampong. The result shows that the sustainability of Batik Kampong is related to three factors- there are the historical background, spatial location of the kampung, and the efforts of local government and the community.

Keywords: kampong, batik, resiliency, sustainable settllement

Topic: Socio-Economy Development