Evaluasi dan Arahan Peningkatan Kualitas Infrastruktur Permukiman: Studi Kasus Permukiman Pesisir Perkotaan Kelurahan Buol, Kabupaten Buol

The development of urban coastal areas presents many challenges, including limited access to basic infrastructure services and vulnerability to natural disasters. This study aims to evaluate the quality of coastal settlement infrastructure in Buol, with a focus on Buol Village in the Biau subdistrict. Buol Village is also the capital of Buol Regency. The results provide recommendations for policy directions on settlement development that are adaptive to the coastal environment. The research method uses a descriptive, quantitative, evaluative case study approach. The study results indicate that the majority of infrastructure facilities are rated "good" with an average score of 3.68. As a result, several other infrastructure components also meet the standards. Basic infrastructure components that meet standards include drainage, waste and sanitation management, and waste management. This research recommends several policy directions, including strengthening residential environmental facilities that are already functioning well, such as education, health, road networks, and electricity, which do not yet meet standards. It is hoped that these will focus on improving services, managing structures, and organizing the environment, like upgrading drainage systems, managing wastewater and sanitation, providing clean water, handling waste, and planning areas better to work with disaster prevention and coastal management. These findings and recommendations aim to support the formulation of more adaptive coastal community development policies by involving community participation and relevant stakeholders to ensure environmental protection in the urban coastal areas of Buol City, while also taking into account the historical background of the area, which in turn will positively impact the region’s image and improve the quality of life of its residents