URBAN DYNAMICS OF RIVERBANK SETTLEMENT IN SAMARINDA CITY, INDONESIA

Economic change and government policy are the major factors that determine the settlement on the riverbank in Samarinda, which were originally determined by roads. The transformation problem arises due to economic development with an increase in land-based transportation modes. Therefore, this research aimed to analyze the urban dynamics of settlement based on the configuration and distribution of building masses on the riverbank. It used the qualitative method to determine the urbanity of settlement and the dynamic relationship between mass and environment that creates the morphological characteristics. The result showed that the riverbank settlement in Samarinda is in form of a dense structure due to the availability of limited land. The orientation of settlement persisted towards the river and land as the basis for daily activities. This research made an important contribution to riverbank settlement planning, especially in Samarinda.