Authors: Maharani D. Permanasari, Ph.D.
In the learning process on campus, students do not always experience good circumstances or situations. Therefore, it is expected that teachers do not consider the anxiety experienced by students as a temporary phase. One potential approach is to apply the DTP method as a means to help students through their anxiety. Deep touch pressure (DTP) is a type of tactile sensory input obtained through physical action by using pressure interventions to help students' physical and emotional healing process. Designing a sensory vest with the deep-touch-pressure method (DTP/weighted vest) aims to provide a calming effect. The design approach method was applied in this research process, starting with observation, interviews, ideation, sketching design alternatives, and prototype testing of sensory vest products involving students. The participants were asked to rate their satisfaction with the deep-touch-pressure vest by using Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) to measure subjective characteristics and attitudes toward inflatable vests. The rating response ranged from highly dissatisfied to highly satisfied at the left and right ends of the VAS line.<br /> Jakarta, one of Asia's densest cities, faces severe flooding risks due to its geography, with parts lying 3-7 meters below sea level and several large rivers flowing through it. The local government has implemented measures like river dredging, dam construction, and waste management campaigns. However, these efforts are insufficient for comprehensive climate change adaptation.</p> <p>The main issues in Jakarta include inadequate risk management, poor planning, limited budgeting, and ineffective implementation by local authorities and communities. A significant knowledge gap exists between local governments and communities regarding climate adaptation, further exacerbated by uncoordinated cross-sector work relationships. The private sector’s involvement in Urban Climate Change Resilience Building (UCCRB) remains limited and often driven by business interests.</p> <p>To address these challenges, a technical assistance program is needed to enhance the capacity of local authorities and communities. This program should bridge the knowledge gap, promote self-sufficiency, and facilitate the transition from top-down to bottom-up planning. Introducing a comprehensive Local Resilience Action Plan (LRAP) is crucial. The LRAP will balance community engagement with government support, focusing on educating local government officers and community members. By fostering new ideas and innovations, the program aims to enable communities and officials to manage disaster risk reduction (DRR) in the short term and climate change adaptation in the long term effectively.</p> <p>In conclusion, a collaborative, innovative approach involving both community and government is essential for sustainable climate change adaptation in urban areas like Jakarta.<br /> Keywords: #sustainablecitiesandcommunities; #climateaction; #industry, innovationandinfrastructure; #floodmanagement; #communityactionplan