YOUNG ADULT’S PERCEPTIONS OF SPATIAL IDENTITY IN KAMPUNGS, SURABAYA - INDONESIA

Spatial identity is a connection between people (as the observers), physical elements of the place, and activity associated with them. The development of identity is through the process of psychological feeling of attachment to become spatial knowledge, which covers perception and conception. This article explores young adults’ perception and identity in facing the modernity contrast of kampungs and the city (kampung = urban village), in order to suggest public policies in improving the spatial environment. It is based on a qualitative research with young adults aged 20-26 years old as the participants. The spatial identity identified is in terms of material, iconic and behavioural characteristics; that reflect their social life and spatial perception.