A Comparative Analysis of Subsidized Housing Characteristics (Case Study: Palembang and Banda Aceh)

Abstract

This study aims to identify the disparities between subsidized housing characteristics in Banda Aceh and Palembang City. Despite being categorized in the same microzonation where prices and construction standards as well as infrastructure requirements have been set and must be adhered to, the discrepancy between these two cities’ is quite glaring. Data collection was carried out through field observations and studies of legal materials. The data were then analyzed using explanatory qualitative methods which refer to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs and The 3 dimensions of Housing Characteristics. The study's findings indicate that despite of the numerous laws and regulations that the government has enacted in regards of subsidized housing, they do not always guarantee equality, especially in regards of fulfillment of minimum construction standards and infrastructure requirements as well as the pricing of subsidized housing prices in Palembang City and Banda Aceh City. Housing is a fundamental human right, and therefore this study shows how urgent the need for a change in formulation of subsidized housing policies in Indonesia. It also highlights how the economic and social factors of Banda Aceh and Palembang City play a significant role in shaping the characteristics of subsidized housing and thus should be a guidance in designing further policies.