Meet the Real Expert Brain of Urban Sprawling

Explore the complex urban challenges facing Jakarta, one of the world's largest metropolitan areas, in this thought-provoking TEDx talk by Andesh Tomo. Delve into issues such as housing, mobility, traffic congestion, and air quality, while examining the social segregation between kampongs (villages) and high-end complexes. Challenge common perceptions about urban planning and the rights of citizens to determine their living spaces. Gain insights into the communal support provided by kampongs for Jakarta's urban workers and consider alternative approaches to city beautification that don't involve evicting residents. Learn from Tomo's decade-long research on Jakarta's urban life and his work with Rame-Rame Jakarta (RRJ) in studying informality. Discover how informal elements shape the Indonesian capital and explore ways to integrate these phenomena more effectively into urban planning, policy, economics, and culture.