Poor Planning Blamed For Indonesian Floods

Neglect, poor planning, and flawed city management are being blamed for the recent flooding in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta that has caused hundreds of thousands to evacuate.

1 minute read

February 5, 2007, 1:00 PM PST

By Nate Berg

"Several papers across Indonesia say that poor city management has exacerbated the flooding in Jakarta, where hundreds of thousands of people are now homeless."

"Some also blame the city's inhabitants for failing to keep the city clean, although one paper points out that the floods have also showed 'the strength and unity of Jakartans.'"

"And one daily argues that if Jakarta cannot avoid being flooded, then the capital must be relocated 'for the sake of the image of the nation.'"

"Environmentalists have blamed the flooding on years of bad city planning, which has led to building-work on green-field sites. That has caused more rain to run into the city's many rivers rather than soak into the ground, experts said."

"The flooding was probably made worse by drains blocked with rubbish."

Read the full story: Press sees neglect behind Jakarta floods

Monday, February 5, 2007 in BBC

Infrastructure Land Use Asia-Pacific

I love the variety of courses, many practical, and all richly illustrated. They have inspired many ideas that I've applied in practice, and in my own teaching. Mary G., Urban and Environmental Planner

I love the variety of courses, many practical, and all richly illustrated. They have inspired many ideas that I've applied in practice, and in my own teaching.

Mary G., Urban and Environmental Planner

Get top-rated, practical training for planners

Start Learning

Advertise with us

FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?

After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making more walkable places.