Strengthening Citizenship Socio-Cultural Movement in the Environmental Field Through Lorong Garden Program in Makassar

Abstract

This study aims to provide an overview of the implications of approaches and strategies as an effort to strengthen the awareness and concern for the environment as a citizenship socio-cultural movement through a lorong garden program. The research was conducted in three sub-districts in Makassar City. The research method used is qualitative approach with case study method. Data was collected through observation, interviews and document analysis. Data were analyzed using Miles and Huberman model which consists of the activities data reduction, data presentation, and data verification. Data validity using data triangulation technique. The results showed that the lorong garden program provide a significant impact on environmental sustainability in urban areas through urban farming with infill urban agriculture concept with a topdown implementation system. This study aims to present research results that strengthen awareness and concern for environmental through citizenship socio-cultural movement with a cultural approach.