Complexity of housing problem<\/p>\n
Forcible eviction has occurred again in a recently fire-razed
\narea. This time in Bendungan Hilir in Jakarta.<\/p>\n
The configuration of the problem is similar to that of past
\nevictions. The land belongs to the state. The government plans to
\nerect apartments for the people squatting on the land. But the
\nsquatters refuse to move out unless the government pays them
\nexorbitant rates of compensation. Meetings between government
\nofficials and residents are held and the deadline for eviction is
\nset. Then when demolition day comes incidents occur.<\/p>\n
Can we remain quiet in the face of recurring incidents? Yet,
\nwe have our concerns. What will become of Jakarta if law is not
\nupheld? Isn't it logical for the government to seize back its
\nland and build better housing for the squatters?<\/p>\n
The government will clearly not be able to find its way out of
\nthis dilemma on its own.<\/p>\n
Is there really no possibility that the amount of compensation
\ngiven to the residents would be such that they could purchase
\nanother house with it? Is there really no possibility of the
\nentrepreneurs, who are going to build the apartments, setting
\naside part of their profit for the residents?<\/p>\n
Isn't there some genius, or pioneering government official, or
\nentrepreneur who is willing to try a novel way out? Indeed, our
\ncapability as a nation is being tested.<\/p>\n
-- Kompas, Jakarta<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/complexity-of-housing-problem-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }