“This initiative, driven by my commitment to increase the number of green open spaces, is oriented toward public interests. Hopefully, our efforts will soon bring a meaningful increase in such spaces throughout Jakarta,” he told reporters in West Jakarta on Monday.
Pramono explained that the plan includes integrating Ayodya, Langsat, and Leuser Parks into a single complex, which will feature a jogging track and courts for basketball, volleyball, badminton, and padel.
The governor reiterated that the project is designed solely for the public benefit.
“People will be able to fully enjoy the park. We are not accommodating personal or group interests with this project,” he emphasized.
Earlier, while inaugurating Si Pitung Park in Koja, North Jakarta, on Thursday (October 23), Pramono noted that Jakarta’s green open space coverage had slightly increased from 5.74 percent to around six percent of the city’s total area.
Despite the improvement, Jakarta remains far from meeting the requirements of Law No. 26 of 2007 on spatial planning, which mandates that cities allocate at least 30 percent of their total area for green open spaces, with 20 percent of that area accessible to the public.
This means Jakarta must set aside around 198.7 square kilometers of its 662.33-square-kilometer area for green spaces. Currently, the city’s green areas cover only 33-40 square kilometers, according to official data from 2023–2024.
Supporting Pramono’s plan, urban planning expert Yayat Supriatna said the Heirloom Flag Park, to be developed in South Jakarta, would serve as an oasis amid the city’s dense business and government districts.
“This park is expected to become a new magnet for recreation and commercial activities,” he noted, emphasizing the importance of ensuring accessibility to the new public space.
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