Sustainability concept of multi-ethnic settlement in Indonesia

Kampung Melayu is one of the conservation areas in Semarang city due to its high historical values. The area is a multi-ethnic settlement that shows a mix of multi-ethnic cultures in the community. This research proposes a factors that influence the sustainability concept of multi-ethnic settlement in the Kampung Melayu area. The concept is formulated by the background of the individuals, community, groups and location setting that aim to gather naturalistic and in-depth explanatory facts. The results show that sustainability concept of multi-ethnic settlement in the Kampung Melayu area is based on historical values. Historical values held by the local people are the basis for them to always hold fast to the teachings of Islam, apply the principle of balance between the world and the hereafter, and the principle of tolerance between people in the settlement. © Published under licence by IOP Publishing Ltd.