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green-space

City 7 years ago

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Urbanists: Creativity, innovation necessary for more green in cities

Jakarta currently spares only 10 percent of its land for green open space, a far cry from the 30 percent national law mandates by 2030.

Business 7 years ago

Poor customer awareness holds back green building projects

The concept of a low carbon footprint in buildings has long been around in Indonesia, but it has yet to gain traction to the point where developers, buyers and tenants prioritize its value in their decisions on constructing, buying or renting homes.

City 7 years ago

Residents demand more green space as South Tangerang grows

South Tangerang in Banten has enjoyed rapid development in the past decade as residential areas expand and public facilities are built, but this comes at the cost of a precious commodity in Jakarta’s youngest satellite city: space.

City 7 years ago

South Jakarta to become more green with nine new parks

The city administrations plans to make South Jakarta a little more green and friendly this year by creating nine new parks under a program called Move Forward Together Parks.

City 7 years ago

Green open space to replace Senayan shooting range

A green open space will replace the Senayan shooting range, but the area will still retain its status as a center for sports.

Health 7 years ago

Growing up near green spaces may lead to fewer respiratory issues

New research presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress 2018 has found that growing up near green spaces may be connected to a reduced number of respiratory problems as an adult.

Health 8 years ago

Spending time in green space improves mental health: Study

Transforming areas into green space will have the biggest impact on those living in poverty, the study suggests.

City 8 years ago

Anies to remove grass strips separating road from bus stops

After becoming the subject of public criticism for blocking commuters’ access to public transportation, the grass strips next to sidewalks along Jl. Sudirman in South Jakarta will be removed after the Asian Games, Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan has said.