Pramono Secures Intercity Cooperation Agreements After New York Visit

Jakarta. Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung is aiming to elevate the city into the top 50 global urban centers following his return from the United Nations in New York. The governor secured several collaboration agreements with international leaders, a move he believes will significantly bolster Jakarta’s global standing.

City Leaders Forge New Partnerships

Governor Pramono Anung met with mayors from Heidelberg, Germany; Buenos Aires, Argentina; and New York during the High-Level Political Forum.

• Jakarta Governor met with international mayors in New York.
• Collaborations aim to boost Jakarta into the top 50 global cities.
• Interest shown in replicating New York’s High Line park concept.
• Potential for green spaces on abandoned city land.

On Tuesday, Pramono shared his optimism, stating, “Hopefully, what we aspire to make Jakarta one of the top 50 global cities can be achieved.” These discussions, held on the sidelines of the forum at UN Headquarters, underscore a strategic effort to benchmark and implement successful urban development strategies.

Transforming Urban Spaces

During his visit, Pramono explored the High Line in New York, a distinctive green space converted from an old railway track. He expressed keen interest in adapting this model for Jakarta.

The governor envisions transforming abandoned sites within Jakarta into public green areas. This approach, he noted, could circumvent the persistent challenge of land acquisition, as many of these derelict spaces are already state-owned.

“If that can be developed, there would be little to no need for land acquisition. And that would bring shared benefits to the community. Including spaces for sports, skateboarding, and other facilities — we will work on improving those,” Pramono explained.

This initiative is seen as a practical step towards enhancing community well-being and urban aesthetics, providing much-needed recreational and communal spaces.

Heidelberg Agreement Signed

Earlier, the Jakarta Provincial Government and the City Government of Heidelberg, Germany, formalized a memorandum of understanding. This partnership is set to concentrate on key areas including digital transformation, sustainable urban management, the adoption of renewable energy sources, and the development of environmentally friendly technologies.