Policy Implementation of Slum Upgrading Program in Coastal Area, (Case Study: Slum Upgrading in Kelurahan Tanjungmas, Semarang)

Abstract

Most of the slums are located in coastal areas because the coastal areas are close to the main livelihoods as fishermen. Agung Ridlo, from Sultan Agung University, conducted a study that concluded that North Semarang has a specific attraction for migrants because its location is the center of trade and industry. The migrants came and looked for places to stay near their factories or beaches. Thus, slum areas were formed gradually. This research is aimed to examine policy implementation of slum upgrading programs in Kelurahan Tanjungmas Coastal Area. The research method is a qualitative method by using qualitative descriptive analysis techniques. The study finds the Implementation process of houses improvement program in Kelurahan Tanjungmas coastal area reflecting based on the policy map in the policy model is a lead to the model of ‘top-down’. The top-down model is a pattern conducted by the government for the community and the community participation only more in mobilization form.  Keywords: policy, implementation, slum, coastal area