Residents of Taman Danau Desa are fighting to preserve two plots of land originally designated for a playground and a police station, which are now at risk of being developed into more high-rise condominiums. The Protect Taman Desa group, formed by concerned residents, is pushing to restore the land to its original public purposes.
The 500-meter stretch of Jalan 3/109f already hosts three condominiums, and the group fears additional projects will exacerbate traffic congestion and further strain the neighborhood. Volunteers in the group argue that the land should be kept as green space for community activities, as the area only has two remaining green zones.
The police station site, once home to a food court, has been cleared, and residents say a police station or other public amenities would better serve the growing area. While not opposed to development, the group advocates for sustainable growth that prioritizes the community's well-being over high-rise buildings.
The issue of losing public spaces for development resonates beyond Taman Danau Desa, with residents urging others to protect their own communities from similar overdevelopment.
The 500-meter stretch of Jalan 3/109f already hosts three condominiums, and the group fears additional projects will exacerbate traffic congestion and further strain the neighborhood. Volunteers in the group argue that the land should be kept as green space for community activities, as the area only has two remaining green zones.
The police station site, once home to a food court, has been cleared, and residents say a police station or other public amenities would better serve the growing area. While not opposed to development, the group advocates for sustainable growth that prioritizes the community's well-being over high-rise buildings.
The issue of losing public spaces for development resonates beyond Taman Danau Desa, with residents urging others to protect their own communities from similar overdevelopment.
