The Policy of Modern Malay Residential Development Area in Siak Sri Indrapura, Riau Province

Abstract

Malay Riau culture is the root of life for measure point and rules in the developmentsettlement on Siak Sri Indrapura City. The settlement in Siak Sri Indrapura City ischaracterized by the activity of the traditional community. However, the city developmentand the lack of government policy support threatening the sustainability of traditionalsettlements as well as Malay culture. This study aims to give the recommendation about theconcept of development of the heritage settlements in Siak. The research method used isboth qualitative and quantitative analysis through the backlog, layout, and internal-externalanalysis. The analysis results point out that the policy of modern Malay residential areadevelopment is urgently needed to develop and protect the heritage settlements in Siak SriIndrapura City. The appropriate policies is by improving and maintaining the values of Malaycultural heritage in residential building and build an integrated transportation network toincrease the functional values as a residence, economic, and tourism.