Determining Policy Option for Sustainable Residential Area in Suburban Metropolitan Jakarta

PROMETHEE Approach

Abstract

The rapid urbanization of developing countries has led to an increasing demand for housing to develop small and medium-scale residential areas in suburban areas. However, this has resulted in negative impacts on the environment and society. Sustainable development principles are necessary to address this issue, but achieving sustainability in residential areas is a complex task that requires an integrated approach encompassing economic, social, and environmental aspects. This study proposes a novel approach for formulating and determining sustainability strategies for residential areas in Tangerang Selatan Municipality, a suburb in Metropolitan Jakarta. The findings indicate that the proposed approach identifies new aspects of suburban sustainability, including technology, infrastructure, and governance. The research provides valuable insights for policymakers in Indonesia's suburbs to design sustainable residential area (SRA) strategies that are compatible with the local context, with the potential to mitigate the negative impacts of rapid urbanization. Furthermore, the approach of this study provides a new method for scholars abroad to study SRA.