LEARNING FROM SPACE EXPERIENCE OF THE OLD SURABAYA: AN URBAN ECOLOGY PERSPECTIVES

Most humans now live in cities, and urban design is a powerful tool of adaptation. No matter how well one understands a city�s history, its ecosystems, and its enduring context, no matter how carefully one tries to anticipate the future, there will always be unforeseen circumstances to which a city must adapt. Architect and Planner must be aware how to integrate nature, historical value, people�s memory through space experience with the rapidness of technology. The interconnectedness between biotic, abiotic and manmade elements in the city can push it to be a comfortable place for living. This study shows the role of space experience of Surabaya from royal time until nowadays with focus both on story and ecological perspectives, can contribute as a determinant for creating city identity