Analysis of Collective Memory of Waterfront City Transformation in Pangururan, Samosir Regency
Keywords:
Collective Memory, Spatial Transformation, Waterfront City, Pangururan, SWOT AnalysisAbstract
This study aims to analyze the forms and meanings of collective memory among the community regarding changes in the Waterfront City area in Pangururan, Samosir Regency. As a strategic tourist area of Lake Toba, Pangururan has experienced significant transformations in physical, social, and cultural aspects, which in turn affect the local community’s identity. The research employs a qualitative approach with SWOT analysis to identify the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats in preserving local cultural values amid the dynamics of waterfront development. Data were collected through field observations, interviews with community leaders, and visual documentation of urban physical elements such as monuments, pedestrian pathways, and public facilities.
The results indicate that the area’s main strengths lie in its rich cultural narratives and active participation of the local community, while its weaknesses include the lack of an integrated interpretation between historical heritage and modern tourism development. Waterfront revitalization has proven to strengthen social relations and create reflective spaces that sustain the community’s collective memory of their cultural identity. The study concludes that waterfront city revitalization should consider collective memory as a foundation for sustainable planning. Consequently, collaboration among local government, academics, and the community is key to maintaining a balance between modernization and the preservation of local cultural identity.
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