Assessment of Habitation Suitability of Residential Areas for Rusunawa Asset in Bandung City Rizki Ihsan Kamil (1), Katharina Priyatiningsih (2)
(1) Asset Management Study Program, Department of Administration Commerce, Bandung State Polytechnic, Bandung 40012
E-mail: rizki.ihsan.mas20[at]polban.ac.id
(2) Asset Management Study Program, Department of Administration Commerce, Bandung State Polytechnic, Bandung 40012
E-mail: katrinpry[at]polban.ac.id
Abstract
Habitability is essential for creating a comfortable, safe, and healthy living environment that supports residents well-being. According to the West Java SDGs 2023 report, the government^s efforts to provide adequate residential areas have only reached 36.75%. Observations of residential property assets, such as rusunawa in Bandung City, reveal significant issues, including cramped living spaces, poor ventilation, inadequate clean water supply, and drainage systems that risk environmental contamination. Public facilities are underutilised, safety measures are compromised, and waste management is inadequate, indicating insufficient government attention to sustainability. This research assesses the habitability performance of rusunawa areas using standard habitability theories and public housing typology, focusing on physical aspects of buildings and infrastructure, social interaction, security and safety, environmental cleanliness, regional integration, and sustainability. A descriptive method with both quantitative and qualitative approaches was used, collecting data through observations, interviews, document studies, and questionnaires, and analysing it with the Importance Performance Analysis (IPA) method. The results show that rusunawa^s habitability performance, scoring 3.15, is considered less habitable, with ten indicators showing low performance but high expectations. Therefore, it is crucial to enhance habitability and quality of life in rusunawa, particularly by developing a sustainability plan for these assets.
