The Lure of a Rising Asian Metropolis? No Traffic.

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 7 min read 100% complete by Sui-Lee Wee and Ulet IfansastiDecember 28, 2025 at 06:01 AM

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Indonesia is building Nusantara, a new, green capital city in the jungle of Borneo, aiming to be a modern, sustainable metropolis. Construction began three years ago, but its future remains uncertain with only a small fraction of expected civil servants having relocated. Concerns exist regarding water supply and limited access to amenities, leading some to call it a "ghost city." Despite these challenges, Nusantara attracts tourists and new residents, many of whom are young Indonesians drawn by the opportunity to pioneer a new urban lifestyle. The city aims to be a "10-minute city" promoting walking, cycling, and public transportation.

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Kusuma Bangsa Park 30% Balikpapan 40% Fachri Syamdoni Nawik 50% Penajam North Paser Regency 50% Borneo 60% East Kalimantan ×270% Indonesia ×690% Nusantara ×795%

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nusantara 100% new city 90% indonesia 80% green city 80% 10-minute city 70% east kalimantan 60% urban planning 60% traffic 50% civil servants 50%

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Nusantara

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