Why is Jakarta not sustainable?

AIR POLLUTION Jakarta’s air has been heavily polluted for years. The city’s poor air quality is the result of many factors but mainly it’s due to numerous nearby coal-fired power plants, transport emissions, manufacturing, household emissions, construction, road dust, and open waste burning.

Why are people moving from rural to urban areas in Indonesia?

Secondly, there are more youths moving to cities in search of better employment opportunities now due to urbanization. This leaves behind a large number of the ageing population of Indonesia to live on their own in the rural areas. The main source of income for the people in the rural areas comes from agriculture.

What are the urban problems in Jakarta?

Rapid urbanization in the megacity of Jakarta caused a wide range of urban problems in the last few decades. Two major problems are traffic congestions and floods. Jakarta is estimated to lose US$3 billion a year because of traffic congestion which can’t be separated from the high growth rate of vehicle ownership.

Is Jakarta a multicultural city?

The country exhibits a beautiful and historic mix of cultures, linguistic and religious traditions. The beautiful cultural mixtures include Javanese, Malay, Chinese, Arab, Indian and European that obviously influence the country’s architecture, language and cuisine.

Is Jakarta the worst city?

“A chronically congested capital city that is choking on fumes and drowning in polluted water, Jakarta is said to be the ‘worst-designed place’ on Earth. Decades of thoughtless planning interventions have led the city to this state where the infrastructural mishaps highlight the poor quality of life here.

Is Jakarta diverse?

Located on the north coast of western Java, Jakarta is a sprawling megalopolis with a population of more than 10 million. Jakarta is a melting pot of diverse peoples and cultures from all parts of Indonesia, contributing to the city’s exciting culinary scene.