Factors Influencing User’s Behavior at Riverbank Space

The pedestrian path on one of the riverbanks that divides Surakarta, namely Kali Pepe, which is primarily used for circulation, is also used for a variety of activities by the surrounding communities The purpose of this research is to identify the factors that influence riverbank space use behavior. A qualitative descriptive case study was used as the research method. The Pringgodani Row House, Pringgading Village, Setabelan Village, Banjarsari District, Surakarta City, and 6 samples of row houses were chosen as cases on the banks of the Kali Pepe river. The findings indicated that space constraints, occupant status, health, livelihoods, and security were factors that influenced he behavior of using the edge space, evidenced by the closure of the pedestrian street with a full canopy that functions as a living room, terrace, kitchen, gathering room, space for drying and circulation. This paper would help pedestrian planners in the edge space make the most of it as a public space and circulation space.