Re-framing planning decision making: increasing flood resilience in Jakarta
Penulis/Author
Dr. Tri Mulyani Sunarharum, S.T., IPU. (1)
Tanggal/Date
2014
Kata Kunci/Keyword
Abstrak/Abstract
Purpose – Thepurpose of this paper is to re-frame planning decision-making to address risks offloodingandto
increase community resilience. Rapid urbanisation, fragmented governance and recurrent flooding complicate
resolution of DKI Jakarta’s chronic housing shortage. Failure to effectively implement planning decision-making
processes poses potential human rights violations. Contemporary planning policy requires the relocation of
households living in floodplains within 15 m of DKI Jakarta’s main watercourses, further constraining land
availability and potentially requiring increased densification.
Design/methodology/approach – This paper presents a preliminary scoping study for a
technologically enhanced participatory planning method, incorporating synthesis of existing
information on urbanisation, governance and flood risk management in Jakarta.
Findings – Responsibility for flood risk management in DKI Jakarta is fragmented both within and across
administrative boundaries. Decision-making is further complicated by: limited availability of land use data;
uncertainty as to the delineated extent of watercourses, floodplains and flood modelling; unclear risk and liability
for infrastructure investments; and technical literacy of both public and government participants.
Practical implications – This research provides information to facilitate consultation with
government entities tasked with re-framing planning processes to increase public participation.
Social implications – Potential increased opportunities for collaborative decision-making and
consequent reduction in risk exposure amongst DKI Jakarta’s most vulnerable populations can help to
address issues of social justice.
Originality/value – This paper synthesises information from a range of sources not available in English, and
offers insights into a complex system of governance and modes for improving decision-making.
