Banjarmasin known as the "City of a Thousand Rivers," has undergone rapid urban development along its waterways. In the 1920s, the city was defined by its extensive water and wetlands, but since the 1960s, it has faced severe droughts and a dramatic reduction in water areas. Many of its rivers have narrowed to the point of resembling ditches, largely due to land-based urban expansion. This growing disconnection of the river and the diminishing relation between the people and the river threaten the cultural identity of the Banjar People, whose lives have been strongly connected to the waterways. For centuries, the river has been the lifeline of the Banjar People, providing water, transportation, and agriculture, serving the holistic needs of Banjarmasin. However, rapid land-based urbanization has reduced the city’s water body which led to tidal floods and drought. In the effort to restore the significant role of the river, the concept of Nadi Banjar introduces the idea of belting to curb urban sprawl along the
