This thesis aims to address issues pertaining to riverside communities in Kali Ciliwung, Jakarta, Indonesia. Instead of the traditional normalization, village demolition, and forced eviction model, I propose a three-module acupunctural architecture toolkit consisting of a water module, a trash management module, and a retention marsh module. In tandem, the three modules tackle root causes of flooding, namely: land subsidence due to groundwater overextraction and improper disposal of waste. This method of dealing with flooding approaches the problem in a dignified manner that does not destroy the livelihoods of riverside communities but instead integrate sustainable practices into their daily lives.