Hi Pauline, Good question! Personally from telling people, I notice that there are still a lack of urgency on this topic. Despite them knowing that it's an existing issue, often my friends don't know we are the FASTEST sinking city in the WORLD! It's insane every time I think about it. I believe it is related to a lot of other issues in Jakarta, from flooding to water management, and they continue to contribute to a series of bigger issues such as water pollution and even poverty!I know our government is working on solving these issues, but I don't know how sustainable they are. I also worry that moving the capital city is one of our "solutions" but it comes with its own set of environmental concerns. Check out this article by the Guardian.
Don't you think a sponge city sounds like a good solution? Check out our article about it here!In terms of property prices, for years Jakarta had a surge in property prices despite the floodings and despite the slowing growth this year, I think prices will continue to increase due to major development construction projects such as the MRT/LRT. There was even worry about the capital city move and its effects on property values, but an interview with Anton Sitorus mentions that it will in fact put Jakarta in an easier path to develop due to the move solving issues that comes with overpopulation (traffic, pollution, etc).
Hi Pauline, Good question! Personally from telling people, I notice that there are still a lack of urgency on this topic. Despite them knowing that it's an existing issue, often my friends don't know we are the FASTEST sinking city in the WORLD! It's insane every time I think about it. I believe it is related to a lot of other issues in Jakarta, from flooding to water management, and they continue to contribute to a series of bigger issues such as water pollution and even poverty! I know our government is working on solving these issues, but I don't know how sustainable they are. I also worry that moving the capital city is one of our "solutions" but it comes with its own set of environmental concerns. Check out this article by the Guardian.
Don't you think a sponge city sounds like a good solution? Check out our article about it here! In terms of property prices, for years Jakarta had a surge in property prices despite the floodings and despite the slowing growth this year, I think prices will continue to increase due to major development construction projects such as the MRT/LRT. There was even worry about the capital city move and its effects on property values, but an interview with Anton Sitorus mentions that it will in fact put Jakarta in an easier path to develop due to the move solving issues that comes with overpopulation (traffic, pollution, etc).
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