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The objective of this paper is to present how native Jakartans, or Betawis, are transforming their traditional livelihoods in the wake of four decades of urbanization. Specifically, this paper looks at the Rawabelong neighborhood known as a location to buy decorative plants, flowers, orchids, and plant-related accessories for decades. This primary research, including historical analysis and timeline mapping, site visits and analysis, and interviews with the local Betawi populations, was conducted as part of Tarumanagara University's Urban Lab in the Department of Real Estate and Urban Planning. The findings reveal both a loss of traditional livelihoods and neighborhood character due to urbanization, as well as the existence of resilient pockets of Betawis who have not only continued their traditional livelihoods but also used creative means to evolve their business along with the process of urbanization. We learn from the investigation that there persists a large demand for these small businesses, that the continuation of these businesses and activities are essential to the distinct character of Jakarta urban culture, and that the physical spaces resulting from these activities are unique and holistic in an increasingly acrid urban environment. By presenting these results, the Urban Lab team aims to bring recognition to the importance of such areas to the fabric and culture of Jakarta, as well as initiate discussions amongst stakeholders on how to maintain and enhance the livelihoods and physical spaces such as those present in Rawabelong. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Urban Kampung has been part of Jakarta's development since colonial era. The existence of this type of settlement seems to be an integral part of the city development. Inequality of basic services such as clean water provision experienced by urban kampung residents is a result of exclusion from holistic city planning. Due to its informal presence urban kampung are also overshadowed and threatened by forced eviction. This also has an impact on the provision of basic services by the government that are not accessible to all urban kampung residents. Land ownership is an issue that underlies the vulnerability of urban kampung spatially and one of government's reasons to limit distribution of clean water. However, the ability of community to adapt to this vulnerability is the reason why until now urban kampung could maintain their existence in the capital city. This paper aims to investigate the driving factors of vulnerability experienced by residents of urban kampung and how these adaptations can respond to vulnerability in the spatial aspect of water availability and sanitation facilities. We use qualitative methods, which consist of mapping, public toilet observation, and unstructured interviews to explore adaptation based on the views of residents. Based on our investigation, spatial adaptation carried out communally in urban kampung creates economic activities for urban kampung residents as well as a place for interaction between them. This small-scale spatial adaptation carried out in several spots of the urban kampung became one of the driving factor of community sustainability in providing basic needs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Urban Kampung has been part of Jakarta’s development since colonial era. The existence of this type of settlement seems to be an integral part of the city development. Inequality of basic services such as clean water provision experienced by urban kampung residents is a result of exclusion from holistic city planning. Due to its informal presence urban kampung are also overshadowed and threatened by forced eviction. This also has an impact on the provision of basic services by the government that are not accessible to all urban kampung residents. Land ownership is an issue that underlies the vulnerability of urban kampung spatially and one of government’s reasons to limit distribution of clean water. However, the ability of community to adapt to this vulnerability is the reason why until now urban kampung could maintain their existence in the capital city. This paper aims to investigate the driving factors of vulnerability experienced by residents of urban kampung and how these adaptations can respond to vulnerability in the spatial aspect of water availability and sanitation facilities. We use qualitative methods, which consist of mapping, public toilet observation, and unstructured interviews to explore adaptation based on the views of residents. Based on our investigation, spatial adaptation carried out communally in urban kampung creates economic activities for urban kampung residents as well as a place for interaction between them. This small-scale spatial adaptation carried out in several spots of the urban kampung became one of the driving factor of community sustainability in providing basic needs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]