How to realize a river-based smart city? (lesson learned from Banjarmasin)

The city of Banjarmasin, which is above the flow of hundreds of rivers, has the biggest
challenge in implementing a smart city. Banjarmasin City Government must focus and choose
whether to focus on the river or land-based smart cities. To realize river-based smart cities, there are
consequences that all facilities must be good as well as water quality and water transportation, while
current conditions are still inadequate. This study aims to analyze the factors that can accelerate the
realization of river-based smart cities. The research method used is qualitative with data sources
derived from the results of in-depth interviews with informants. Informants in the study were
determined using the Penta helix principle, which consisted of: academics, businessmen, community,
local government, and media. The total informants were 15 people. Data processing using the
program, NVIVO 12 PLUS. The results showed that to realize a river-based smart city in
Banjarmasin, it is necessary to identify supporting factors that are appropriate to the characteristics
of the area and the culture of the surrounding community. The results showed that five aspects must
be considered, namely: community, environment, transportation, business, and government. A riverbased smart city is a concept that has not been widely discussed scientifically, even though it is very
useful to be applied in cities that have enormous river potential, such as Banjarmasin.