ABSTRACT

Surabaya is the second largest city in Indonesia. The interesting thing about Surabaya is that it includes the migrant community from outside the region, such as those who have moved from villages to the city or from outside the city to Surabaya. The presence of immigrant communities in Surabaya city signifies the urban “socio-historical” phenomenon. This provides an interesting idea for researchers to conduct research on urban space “trialektika” based on the views of immigrants who become urbanised by moving to the city of Surabaya. This study was conducted by a qualitative method of an intrinsic case study type. The results are based on the views of migrants from villages to the city (urbanisation) or from outside the city to the city of Surabaya. Immigrants assume that the city of Surabaya can provide convenience for them in meeting the needs of life because it is considered easier to get a job in the city of Surabaya than in their area of origin. The city of Surabaya is considered a mental and ideational field, and the assumption is that the city space is the most ideal residence. Their assumptions about the city of Surabaya as a migration destination city are driven by their own enthusiasm and positive assumptions and then the influence of assumptions from those around them about the Surabaya city.