A Series of Challenges in Planning the Development of the Archipelago's Capital City

A Series of Challenges in Planning the Development of IKN Nusantara

Dream - The process of transferring the State Capital City (IKN) from Jakarta to East Kalimantan is still in the early stages, which includes main infrastructure such as the Presidential Palace, the MPR/DPR building, and the construction of housing in the main area of IKN, which is predicted to be completed by 2024.

A Series of Challenges in Planning the Development of the Archipelago's Capital City

Continuing from 2025 to 2035, the development of IKN as a core area with the development of city phases such as innovation and economic centers will be carried out. The relocation of IKN will continue until 2045, entering the phase of building and expanding city development and completing connectivity between and within cities. However, in realizing this development, challenges have been found in the planning process. Facing previous concentrated development issues in only a few regions, the planning of the IKN project will position Indonesia strategically in global trade routes, investment flows, innovation, and technology.

"Now it is in the process of getting closer to be able to coordinate, because each ministry has different topics," said Ardzuna Sinaga, Co-Founder, Director, and Founding Partner of Urban+ Design as well as a member of the team from the National Capital Planning in Sustainable Urban Development in Jakarta on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 yesterday."

"So coordination, according to me, is a challenge," he added.

In facing various institutions that have never talked or discussed with each other, according to Ardzuna, it is a great challenge. Because it is not just one or two parties, but all team members must work together so that the involved parties can coordinate well with each other.

Selain itu, aspirasi dari masyarakat Indonesia jadi acuannya untuk membuat IKN bukan hanya jadi pusat kehidupan baru melainkan jadi tempat belajar yang membawa ilmu pengetahun ke level lebih tinggi.

Apart from that, the aspirations of the Indonesian society become a reference for creating IKN not only as a center for a new life but also as a place of learning that brings knowledge to a higher level.

"So, there must be a learning process, starting from planning, analysis, surveying, implementing, and contracting," he said. It is known that the relocation of the new capital will bring great opportunities for development equality and reduce the burden on Jakarta. The same goes for great opportunities for economic development because East Kalimantan has abundant natural resources such as mining, forests, and agricultural land. With the relocation of the capital, investment in infrastructure and other sectors will increase. This will drive economic growth and create new job opportunities for the local community."

Not only that, modern and efficient infrastructure development will support tourism growth and drive local industry development. The planning of IKN is a bold step that has great potential for the development of this country. Although there are challenges that need to be overcome, this provides a good opportunity for equal distribution of economic growth, infrastructure, and creating a better future for Indonesia is a hope that can become a reality.