Jakarta Residents Detail How Housing Projects Transform Three Neighborhoods

Neighborhood developments across Jakarta are prompting reactions from residents in areas seeing new apartment towers, resettlement projects and business district growth. Senayan in Central and South Jakarta now features multiple high-rise apartment towers surrounding the Senayan complex, while Kampung Pulo in eastern Jakarta moves forward with plans to house former residents in new units.

Senayan high-rise growth

Community members near the Senayan complex note the arrival of several high-rise apartment towers. These structures sit around the existing sports and entertainment facilities, altering the skyline and local traffic patterns that residents navigate each day. People living in surrounding blocks mention adjusting to denser surroundings as construction continues.

Kampung Pulo resettlement plans

In eastern Jakarta, the inclusive urban plan for Kampung Pulo aims to move 5,000 low-income families into 5,000 flood-resilient apartment units. The design includes 30 percent green space plus areas for livelihood support. Families already in the neighborhood speak of uncertainty over the move while welcoming the prospect of reduced flood risk and added community facilities.

Puri Indah business district expansion

Further west, Puri Indah is developing into an 180-hectare central business district that will include apartment towers, shopping centers, five-star hotels and office complexes. Developers involved are Pondok Indah Group, Lippo Group and Ciputra. Residents in nearby blocks describe watching the shift from lower-density streets to a more commercial environment with new employment options emerging nearby.

Broader landed housing trends and slum upgrades

Greater Jakarta’s landed housing market showed an 88 percent cumulative sales rate in the first half of 2025, supported by a 1,000-hectare township launch in Tangerang along with additional projects in Depok and Tangerang. At the same time, the city is applying the KTV vertical housing model across 445 slum neighborhoods, allocating Rp566 million per neighborhood for waterway repairs, road improvements, lighting and house renovations. People living in these upgraded areas report gradual improvements to drainage and access roads.

These changes reflect ongoing efforts to address housing demand and flood resilience while reshaping commercial zones. Residents continue to weigh the benefits of new infrastructure against adjustments in their immediate surroundings. Future phases will depend on how current projects are completed and how feedback from local communities is incorporated into later stages.