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

Abstract

Flooding is a frequent hydrometeorological disaster in Indonesia, particularly in coastal and lowland regions such as Mempawah Regency. Recurring floods are caused by extreme rainfall, river overflow, tidal inundation, land-use changes, and limited infrastructure, posing significant threats to communities and public facilities. This study examines the application of the Eco-Resilient design approach in developing a Flood Disaster Mitigation Center to enhance community adaptation and resilience. A descriptive qualitative method was employed, combining site analysis, user analysis, functional analysis, precedent studies, and evaluation of Eco-Resilient design principles. The design integrates five core principles: ecological sustainability, structural resilience, spatial and hydrological planning, socio-resilience, and techno-resilience. These principles were translated into strategies including elevated building systems, green-blue infrastructure, floodable landscapes, modular spatial arrangements, and integrated evacuation routes. The results demonstrate that the Eco-Resilient approach enables a multifunctional facility that ensures safe evacuation while supporting community education, disaster coordination, and environmental management. By combining ecological, structural, social, and technological measures, the center transforms flood mitigation from a reactive shelter into a proactive, adaptive, and sustainable socio-ecological system. This approach offers a replicable strategy for other flood-prone coastal regions, enhancing both immediate disaster response and long-term community resilience.

Keywords: Eco-Resilient design, flood mitigation, disaster mitigation center, community adaptation.