Jakarta's CBDJakarta is considered as a megacity (population over 10 million) and therefore needs space for all those people to stay and work. However since not all places in Jakarta is appropriate for such business, where ever fits, is crowded with tall buildings. The picture above is one of those locations where people are attracted to. I think this urbanization is 9verall good for the city because although it causes pollution and traffic, Indonesia has to develp to an MEDC in order to devise ways to prevent the problems they've caused. Initially, I though what's the point of polluting the city at the first place just to solve that problem in the future? But this actually makes sense because the process of urbanization will reverse the affect of pollution since there will be more human resources in the 'brain' of the country. For example, not only will Jakarta solve its past problems, but also improve the environment to an eco-friendly city.
It almost looks like the transition zone down below. I understand what you are saying, but I also wonder if it is important for Indonesia to develop other large cities to accommodate people. We can't rely on one primary city; too many problems develop. It would be great if other cities of 1 - 5 million people could be established elsewhere on Java, Sumatra and other major islands.
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