Jakarta Looks To Buckle Down On Planning Laws

New legislation would more strictly enforce planning regulations governing public buildings and parks, regulations now often ignored by planners and developers.

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March 6, 2006, 9:00 AM PST

By David Gest

"In the quest to create better living conditions, the government has submitted a draft law on urban spatial planning that proposes greater allocation for public facilities and greenbelt areas."

"Many developers and urban planners have paid little attention to the loosely enforced planning restrictions."

"The conversion of residential areas to commercial usage -- including in Kebayoran Baru and Kemang in South Jakarta -- was ranked the second most common violation after the more frequent but less serious infraction of expanding building lines."

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