Vanishing Open Space

Jakarta’s open green spaces have been turned into concrete jungles. Areas that were initially allocated as the city’s lungs and water conservation areas have fallen victim to the interests of big business. The following is a portrait of open green space in five main locations: Senayan, Tomang Park, Kapuk Beach, Kelapa Gading and Sunter.

Senayan City Park THE 1965-1985 Jakarta Master Plan designated this 279-hectare area as an open green spa

Subscribe to continue reading.
We craft news with stories.

For the benefits of subscribing to Digital Tempo, See More

The Best Choice

Rp 54.945/Month

Active for 12 Months, Rp 659.340

• *You Save -Rp 102.000
• *Guaranteed update of up to 52 Editions of Tempo Magazine

Subscribe

Rp 64.380/Month

Active Every Month Cancel Anytime

• *Free for the first month if using a Credit Card

Subscribe

See Other Packages

Already a Subscribed? Log in here
To receive daily news by Email, Sign up for Tempo ID.