ECO-RESILIENT DESIGN FOR FLOOD DISASTER MITIGATION CENTERS IN MEMPAWAH REGENCY: A COMMUNITY ADAPTATION STRATEGY

Abstract

Flooding is one of the most frequent hydrometeorological disasters in Indonesia, particularly in coastal and lowland regions such as Mempawah Regency, West Kalimantan. Recurring flood events are caused by extreme rainfall, river overflow, tidal inundation, land-use change, river sedimentation, and inadequate drainage infrastructure, resulting in significant environmental, social, and economic impacts on local communities. Existing evacuation and disasterresponse facilities in Mempawah Regency remain limited, temporary, and insufficient to support long-term disaster preparedness, emergency response, and community resilience. This study aims to examine the application of the Eco-Resilient design approach in the development of a Flood Disaster Mitigation Center as a strategy for strengthening community adaptation to recurring flood disasters. The research employs a descriptive qualitative method through site analysis, user analysis, functional analysis, precedent studies, and evaluation of Eco-Resilient design principles. The proposed design integrates ecological sustainability, physical and structural resilience, spatial and hydrological planning, socio-resilience, and techno-resilience into a unified architectural system. Design strategies include elevated building systems, green-blue infrastructure, floodable landscapes, permeable surfaces, modular spatial arrangements, retention ponds, rainwater harvesting systems, and integrated evacuation routes. The findings indicate that the Eco-Resilient approach is capable of creating an adaptive and multifunctional disaster mitigation facility that supports safe evacuation, disaster education, environmental management, emergency coordination, and post-disaster recovery. The study concludes that the integration of ecological, social, spatial, and technological resilience can transform flood mitigation facilities into proactive and sustainable socio-ecological infrastructure for flood-prone coastal areas.