Selection of Residence Based on Public Perception of Settlements as an Effort to Support the KOTAKU Program

Currently, there are many programs from the government related to urban villages. One of them is Kampung Kota Baru Tengah in Balikpapan City, which location for Community-Based Settlement Environmental Management program (KOTAKU Program). The socialization carried out with an approach informal community. Socialization through community media mainstay so that existing can be realized properly society. This study aims see similarity perceptions regarding space as a place live. Considering common perception one first steps achieving success KOTAKU program, where live will become vision development residential areas people more consistent implementing program. uses Multidimensional Scaling (MDS) analysis, then map settlements. results mapping formed show individuals each have different Based on reconciliation grouping, we found 51% chose identity main reason staying and 48.5% dependence staying. suggests strategies environmental housing improvement advocated reflect or strengthen people's sense dependability. Strengthening this linked any activity local wisdom, while dependency aspect improving settlement infrastructure.