Indonesia has a new capital city deep in the lush forests of Borneo. Nusantara will soon replace Jakarta, a city built by the Dutch in the 17th century with a population of over 30 million. The new capital could not be more different: it is planned as a forest city with 75 per cent of the land set aside to provide access for wildlife; pedestrian walkways to encourage walking; and a commitment to green energy and transport from the start.
Nusantara’ s architects and planners, all of them Indonesian, have set out a dream of a global city that over the next two decades will grow to house a population of four million. The ambition is a city that represents the diversity of Indonesia and balances economic development across the archipelago.
Purpose-built capitals have a poor record of achieving their ambitions. Nusantara could become a model for Indonesia and the region or, another utopian vision fallen flat. Will the remoteness of Nusantara cut Indonesians off from the leaders at a time when their quality of democracy is in decline? As the world’ s largest Muslim country and the third largest democracy, it is a question that matters beyond its shores.
This book title, Nusantara (Indonesia builds a new capital), ISBN: 9781739424350, by Robert Templer, published by Brixton Ink (January 7, 2025) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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