Jurnal Permukiman

A Review on Public Rental Housing Under Neoliberal Urbanism: From Welfare to Precarity

Santi Vidyandani, Joko Adianto — Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This paper investigates the transformative role of Public Rental Housing (PRH) in addressing housing
precarity, drawing on a systematic review of scholarly literature. It critically analyzes how neoliberal
governance and housing commodification have eroded the foundational promise of PRH to deliver secure,
affordable, and socially inclusive homes. The study delineates the multidimensional nature of housing
precarity encompassing tenure insecurity, economic vulnerability, and social exclusion while
simultaneously underscoring the emancipatory potential of PRH when structured through equitable and
participatory frameworks. Comparative insights from Europe, Asia, and the Global South reveal the pitfalls
of residualized housing regimes and the enduring promise of rights-based, de-commodified alternatives.
These findings carry significant implications for emerging contexts such as Indonesia, where state-led
housing provision must grapple with market logics and democratic deficits. The paper calls for a
reconfiguration of PRH as a universal, tenure-secure institution anchored in long-term leases, democratic
governance, and robust legal protections. Ultimately, the study contends that reimagining PRH not as a
residual safety net but as a fundamental pillar of social citizenship is imperative to resist deepening
precarity in contemporary urban housing landscapes.

Effects of Livable Housing on Community Quality of Life: A Macro-Micro Study

Widy Atmojokusumo, Christina Ruth Elisabeth — Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 +0700

Starting from the issue that access to adequate housing had only reached 38.3% by the year 2019, as
evaluated through four basic parameters in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This study
investigates the extent to which the livable housing indicators in SDGs influence the overall quality of life.
The quality of life is assessed at the macro level using the Human Development Index parameters and at the
micro level through the outcomes of government assistance programs. The results of multiple linear
regression indicate that most livable housing parameters exert a strong, significant influence on the
community's quality of life at the macro level. Meanwhile, the micro-community’s perception in the research
sample confirms Bappenas’s findings and the SDGs. Considering that all parameters of livable houses
significantly influence quality of life at the macro level, the research sample unit at the micro level has
provided adequate confidence in most aspects of livable housing. Through this study, the authors expect
that the Government can maximize the program's effectiveness in expanding household access to adequate
housing, thereby achieving the target of at least 74% accessibility by 2029.

Spatial Clustering of Housing Backlog and Socioeconomic Inequality: Evidence from the Special Region of Yogyakarta

Fahril Fanani, A. Yunastiawan Eka Pramana, Ayu Candra Kurniati — Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 +0700

Housing backlog remains a critical challenge in Indonesia, particularly for low-income communities.
However, existing mitigation policies often rely on aggregate data, overlooking the spatial concentration of
poverty and housing needs. This study investigates the spatial clustering of housing backlogs and its
correlation with socioeconomic status in the Special Region of Yogyakarta. Utilizing a quantitative spatial
approach, the study employs Global Moran’s I and Local Indicators of Spatial Association (LISA) to diagnose
geographic disparities. The analysis reveals a significant positive spatial autocorrelation (Moran's I =
0.643), identifying distinct "hotspots" where high housing deficits significantly overlap with low
socioeconomic clusters. Unlike conventional descriptive studies, these findings demonstrate that housing
vulnerability is not randomly distributed but structurally trapped in specific zones. The study concludes
that "one-size-fits-all" subsidies are insufficient and advocates for spatially targeted interventions to
address these entrenched inequalities effectively.

Study on the Reliability of Materials and Structures of Simple Pre-cast Modular Houses (Case Study: RUCAST Technology)

Muhammad Aprilia Devino, Muhammad Rusli, Ferri Eka Putra — Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 +0700

RUCAST (PreCAST Concrete Main Frame) is a precast concrete housing system developed to provide more flexible and affordable landed houses. Unlike many existing precast technologies that have rigid panel sizes and limited floor-plan flexibility, RUCAST allows flexible beam-column positioning and flat wall columns, resulting in more efficient space usage and adaptable interior layouts. RUCAST is designed as a confined masonry structural system, where the walls carry structural loads while beams and columns function mainly as wall restraints. The system uses a concrete mix ratio of 1:2:3 (cement:fine aggregate:coarse aggregate) to ensure practical construction and consistent field quality. Beam and column dimensions are 100 × 100 mm², with mechanical connections using steel threads and plates, making the frame unsuitable as a moment-resisting system. The study evaluated material properties, structural components, structural behavior, and production costs. Tests included concrete compressive strength, reinforcing steel strength, mortar strength, masonry bond strength, flexural testing of structural components, and cyclic testing of wall systems. Results indicate that RUCAST can be applied in 37 of Indonesia’s 38 provincial capitals for hard, medium, and soft soil conditions, with adequate performance for areas having S_DS ≤ 1.38g. RUCAST production costs are also approximately 25.28% lower than comparable precast housing technologies.

The Potential of Greywater Utilization Through Circular Economy Approach in Urban Areas: A review

Ario Wisnu Wicaksono — Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 +0700

The development of urban areas in Indonesia continues to accelerate in line with increasing urbanization and rapid population growth. Greywater which is domestic wastewater from activities such as bathing and washing, accounts for 60–70% of total household wastewater and holds significant potential for reuse. This paper examines the optimization of greywater utilization through a circular economy approach that emphasizes recycle, reuse, and resource efficiency. The use of greywater not only helps reduce clean water consumption and the burden on wastewater treatment systems but also supports urban irrigation, sanitation, building cooling, and fire suppression. The implementation model includes the design of greywater collection systems, treatment technologies, and distribution networks. Environmental impacts include water conservation, pollution reduction, and energy savings, while economic benefits consist of lower operational costs, increased property value, and job creation. For city-scale implementation, regulations, financial incentives, spatial planning integration, public education, and cross-sector collaboration are essential. The optimization of greywater is considered a strategic step in supporting sustainable infrastructure development and in realizing resilient and competitive cities in the future.