Uniting The Past and Future: Technology-Based Strategies to Nurture Cultural Identity
https://doi.org/10.35877/454RI.daengku3726
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Public space, Local wisdom, Urbanization, Siri' na Pacce, Sustainability
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Abstract
The management of public spaces in Makassar faces challenges in maintaining a balance between modernization and the preservation of local cultural values. This study explores the role of local wisdom, especially the values of Siri' na Pacce, cooperation, and communal solidarity, in maintaining the sustainability of public spaces amid rapid urbanization. Using a qualitative ethnographic approach, this study conducts participatory observations, in-depth interviews, and document analysis to understand social dynamics in the management of public spaces. The results of the study show that despite changes due to urbanization, people still maintain cultural values in the use of public spaces. However, privatization and commercialization threaten community involvement in its management. Changes in social interaction patterns are also seen with the increasing use of digital platforms compared to physical meetings in public spaces. This research recommends culture-based strategies for more inclusive urban planning, by strengthening collaboration between governments, communities, and the private sector to ensure that public spaces remain part of society's social identity. Thus, local wisdom can continue to be the main pillar in maintaining the sustainability of public spaces in Makassar.
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Szczepańska, A., Zagroba, M., & Pietrzyk, K. (2022). Participatory Budgeting as a Method for Improving Public Spaces in Major Polish Cities. Social Indicators Research, 162(1), 231–252. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11205-021-02831-3
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Torre, V. (2024). Re-learning culture in cities beyond the West. Urban Studies, 61(13), 2531–2547. https://doi.org/10.1177/00420980241240951
Udeaja, C., Trillo, C., Awuah, K. G. B., Makore, B. C. N., Patel, D. A., Mansuri, L. E., & Jha, K. N. (2020). Urban Heritage Conservation and Rapid Urbanization: Insights from Surat, India. Sustainability, 12(6), 2172. https://doi.org/10.3390/su12062172
Vukmirović, M., Radić, B., Gavrilović, S., & Jovanović, A. (2023). Design proposal development for a more liveable open public space. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 1196(1), 012077. https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/1196/1/012077
Yang, Z., Dong, S., & Lian, F. (2023). Analysis of Differences in Perception of Social Support in Public Spaces in the Neighborhood (pp. 403–424). https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-36302-3_29
Yaqin, M. A., Suyahmo, M., Hardati, P., Atmaja, H. T., & Hamid, N. (2024). Sustainable “Gumuk” Land Management Based on Local Wisdom in Jember, Indonesia. International Journal of Environmental Impacts, 7(1), 65–74. https://doi.org/10.18280/ijei.070108
Zhang, R., Martí Casanovas, M., Bosch González, M., & Sun, S. (2024). Revitalizing Heritage: The Role of Urban Morphology in Creating Public Value in China’s Historic Districts. Land, 13(11), 1919. https://doi.org/10.3390/land13111919
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Djufri, D., Arifin, A., & Basir, M. (2025). Uniting The Past and Future: Technology-Based Strategies to Nurture Cultural Identity. Daengku: Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Innovation, 5(2), 212-220. https://doi.org/10.35877/454RI.daengku3726
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