Locals Appreciate Area Arrangement Program in Kampung Bali
Reported by Wuri Setyaningsih | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
Residents living in RW 03, Kampung Bali, Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta have benefited from the area arrangement program in their area.
Residents of RT 01 to 09 are very grateful for the results of this program
With this program, the atmosphere of RW 03 looks cleaner and more beautiful.
RW 03 Chairman, Kampung Bali, Ikhsan Nur stated that the area arrangement program in nine RTs in his area has currently been felt by residents.
Heru Appreciates Land Arrangement on Side of Soeta Airport Toll Road"Alhamdulillah (Thank God), residents of RT 01 to 09 are very grateful for the results of this program," he said, Monday (2/6).
He stated that this area is on the banks of a Krukut Tributary which previously carried a lot of trash. The riverbank is also often used as a place to store used goods, giving rise to a rundown impression.
"After being arranged, the riverbank is cleaner. The used goods are gone and the walls are painted with colorful murals. Now the face of our settlement has changed a lot," he expressed.
Even, the residents' lifestyle in his area has also changed to be healthier by consuming vegetables from urban farming through the hydroponic method.
"After greening and urban farming, the residents' lifestyle has become healthier," he admitted.
The same statement also came out from RT 07/03 Chairman, Kampung Nali, Ridwan Ramadhan. He feels that public facilities in his area are getting more complete. Now, in the neighborhood, there has been reading corner, internet network, murals, and trees that make the atmosphere fresh and beautiful.
"We plan to make the RW 03 area a tourist spot. Because we have culinary delights that are already well-known on social media," he added.
Kampung Bali Urban Village Head, Ety Kusmiati admitted that she was happy to see the positive response of residents in the area arrangement program. Previously, the area arrangement in this area received an award from Jakarta Acting Governor, Heru Budi Hartono.
This area was named the best urban village representing Central Jakarta City in the area management program.
"To be more orderly, maintenance of the area will involve residents, PKK cadres, Karang Taruna youth organizations, and PPSU," she closed.