Abstract:
The accelerated development of new urban areas has an impact on changes in the spatial
use and complexity of ecosystems. The purpose of this study is to analyze (1) spatial transformation
works as a determinant of changes in the social formation of local communities in the new city area of
Metro Tanjung Bunga; (2) process of social interaction and social adaptation between immigrants and
local communities in new social formations in the new city area of Metro Tanjung Bunga; and (3)
the effect of spatial use, changes in social formation, and work differentiation on the socio-economic
sustainability of local communities. The research method used involves a combination of qualitative
and quantitative approaches. Data were obtained by observation, in-depth interviews, surveys, and
documentation. The results of the study show that spatial transformation has an impact on changing
the single social formations of local communities into multiple social formations and transforming
differences in modes of production between migrants and local communities into changes in the order
of life of local communities. These changing interactions and social adaptations cause changes in
the social structures and cultural patterns of local communities. Furthermore, changes in spatial use,
social formation, and job differentiation have a significant effect on the socio-economic sustainability of
local communities, with a coefficient of determination of 97.7%. This study recommends considering
environmental, economic, and sociocultural factors followed by government decision-making for
the future development of the new city area of Metro Tanjung Bunga, Makassar City
