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Normalization of Rivers as an Instrument of Urban Planning: A Case Study of Karang Mumus

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Melati Dama1, *, Henny Sulistiawati2, Wenny Khristianto3, Panca Oktawirani3, Dina Suryawati3
1Departement of Government Science, Faculty of Political and Social Science, Mulawarman University, Samarinda, Indonesia
2Departement of Public Administration, Faculty of Political and Social Science, Mulawarman University, Samarinda, Indonesia
3Faculty of Social and Political Science, University of Jember, Jember, Indonesia
*Corresponding author. Email: melati.dama@fisip.unmul.ac.id
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Available Online 9 March 2026.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-549-2_16How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Governance; Normalization; Urban Rivers
Abstract

Urban rivers have an important role in maintaining ecological balance, hydrological function, and environmental quality. In Samarinda, the Karang Mumus River as the main flood control channel is disrupted by buildings on the banks, garbage disposal, and sedimentation, causing conflicts between the government and the community. This study explores the normalization of the Karang Mumus River as an instrument of urban planning, focusing on the role of regional heads, cross-agency coordination, and conflict management strategies in ensuring the smooth normalization process. A qualitative approach was used with the analysis of Miles, Huberman, and Saldana data through triangulation of interviews, observations, and official documents. The results of the study show that the success of normalization is supported by the integration of participatory mediation-negotiation, gradual enforcement of rules by Satpol PP, and active direction of regional heads, which reduces citizen resistance and strengthens collaboration between agencies. These findings enrich the literature on urban conflict management and urban governance, as well as provide practical guidance for effective, collaborative, and inclusive river normalization strategies, making rivers an instrument of urban planning that aligns ecological, social, legal, and participatory aspects.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the International Conference on Multidisciplinary Issues (INCOMI 2025)
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Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
9 March 2026
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978-2-38476-549-2
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2352-5398
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10.2991/978-2-38476-549-2_16How to use a DOI?
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