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Renovated sidewalks to feature performances, encourage 'walking culture'
The concept was created by Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan, who said these areas would be dedicated to art and cultural performances to entertain pedestrians.
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Pedestrians walk across renovated sidewalks in Dukuh Atas, Central Jakarta, on Friday, May 17. (JP/Dames Alexander Sinaga)
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he Jakarta administration will continue to develop “centers of cultural activity” as part of its extensive sidewalk improvement program in a bid to better serve pedestrians and promote a “walking culture” in the city.
Jakarta has started to renovate 6.9 kilometers of sidewalks along the city’s main thoroughfares of Jl. Sudirman and Jl. MH. Thamrin, expanding the pathways to 10 to 12 meters wide and equipping them with modern amenities.
Renovations have so far stretched from the Senayan area in South Jakarta to the Hotel Indonesia traffic circle in Central Jakarta, with completed sections made available to the public late last year.
The city administration is also currently speeding up the construction of 10 of cultural centers on sidewalks and situated near public transportation stations.
The concept was created by Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan, who said these areas would be dedicated to art and cultural performances to entertain pedestrians.
Construction of these cultural centers kicked off in March 2010 and is expected to be completed by the end of July, according to Riri Asnita, head of the Bina Marga road agency’s road facilities and utility planning division.
She explained that the city wanted to show Jakartans that the city’s sidewalks could provide pedestrians with a safe and entertaining walking experience.
