There are many
who agree pedestrian oriented urban environments provide a high
and enriching quality of life.
In the
course of my work, I often hear the comment from developers and professionals, “Indonesians don’t walk”! I always reply with the question, “Who do you see in masses on any given day,
walking on Orchard Rd in Singapore…, Indonesians!” So this totally contradicts the theory that
“Indonesians don’t walk”. Even at home
in the Capital City of Jakarta on any
given Sunday morning you can witness thousands of Indonesians along Jalan
Sudirman, walking along with running and biking! So this further contradicts the common theory
“Indonesians don’t walk”.
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| Walking on Singapore's Orchard Road. |
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| Walking on Jakarta's Jl Sudirman on a Sunday Morning |
